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Light, silky and quickly absorbed. Why Hunza's apricot oil is a skincare favourite.

By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read

From the apricot valleys

In Hunza, apricot kernels are pressed for oil used in cooking and on skin and hair. It's light, with vitamin E and fatty acids that soften skin.

How to use it

  1. 1Face: 2–3 drops on damp skin after rose water, at night.
  2. 2Under eyes: one drop, gently patted in.
  3. 3Massage: warm a little in your palms.
  4. 4Hair ends: a drop to tame frizz.

Safety

  • For external use only
  • Patch-test first; avoid if you have a nut allergy

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Light Hunza oil for skin and hair massage. For external use only.

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Steam-distilled desi rose water for skin, and for kheer, sharbat and desserts.

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