Peach Kernel Oil

Above: General illustration of oils - not necessarily representative of this type of massage oil. The appearance of massage carrier oils varies in terms of colour, consistency, texture, and so on.

This photo is not necessarily of peach kernel oil. The appearance of massage carrier oils varies in terms of colour, consistency, texture, and so on.

Peach Kernel Oil is one of many popular carrier oils used in massage, aromatherapy, and other body-work treatments.

It is among the most popular carrier oils after sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil, and is chemically and physically similar to both apricot kernel oil and sweet almond oil. In common with these other oils, but in lower quantities, peach kernel oil (from Prunus persica) is extracted by cold pressing the kernels.

Peach kernel oil is almost odourless - which is an advantage for a carrier oil to be used with essential oils, is emollient, nourishing, and slowly absorbed into the skin, and is said to relieve itching skin, such as due to eczema for example.

See also the general page about carrier oils for massage and bodywork therapies and information about massage and aromatherapy.

Note: There are many different carrier oils used for massage and other bodywork therapies. This section includes many popular oils but it is not a complete list.

Note: There are many different carrier oils used for massage and other bodywork therapies. This section includes many popular oils but it is not a complete list.