Lighter than almond and noticeably faster to absorb, apricot kernel is the carrier oil to reach for when you are working on a face rather than a back.

Cold pressed from the kernel of Prunus armeniaca. It is fine textured, low odour and suits sensitive skin, which is why facial aromatherapy blends tend to start here.

Five drops of essential oil per 10ml is the standard dilution. On its own it makes a very good light facial oil, and it works as a cleansing oil too.

One hundred millilitres, also available in 500ml.

Bottled in New Zealand alongside the rest of the Dolphin Clinic carrier range.