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I occasionally use apricot kernal oil topically. Am I absorbing the omega-6's, and if so, how bad is it? I love coconut oil, but it is pricey, so I use the cheaper oil for non-cooking purposes. Thanks in advance.

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100% shea butter is the best thing for the skin! Try it!!! I swear by it!!! – VB Aug 1 at 21:16

I'll look for some, thanks! – Livia Aug 1 at 22:07

Any idea what the omega 6 ratio is for shea, and if that is absorbable? I don't have skin issues, I just like the moisture from time to time. – Livia Aug 1 at 22:18

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I love using macadamia nut oil but that's not really cheap. Might be worth a comparison. But as BBF said below I wouldn't worry about it absorbing into the skin. It is not going to harm you the way it does with ingestion. – Shari Bambino Aug 2 at 4:18

BoneBrothFast · Answer 1 · 2012-08-01 23:26:46Z UTC

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Certain fatty acids are absorbed through the skin, yes.

fatty acids absorbed in this way would be unlikely to cause inflammation like consuming an o6 heavy food or oil might.

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zoomia · Answer 2 · 2012-08-02 05:34:41Z UTC

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I wouldn't worry about it.

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SeedOils.com · Answer 3 · 2013-02-24 05:29:54Z UTC

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I wouldn't worry about this. I've read elsewhere that the omega-6 will not absorb to be burned as calories, which is why you want to avoid eating it in the first place. I really would not worry about it on your skin.

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Are omega-6 seed oils absorbed through the skin?

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