LADAKH · COLD-PRESSED

KASHMIRI APRICOT OIL (CHULLI)

Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil | 200ml

Name: Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil | 200ml
Brand: Nutkash

Cold-Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil · Ladakh

5 min

Absorbs fully

Lightest

Of all Kashmiri oils

The lightest Kashmiri oil. Absorbs in 5 minutes. Safe for your face, under-eye, and hair ends.

Kashmiri apricot oil — called chulli oil in Ladakhi — is cold-pressed from the kernels inside apricot seeds. Most apricot kernel oil in India is extracted with heat and chemicals. The healthy fats get damaged in that process. The oil stays greasy because it can't absorb properly. Cold-pressed apricot kernel oil absorbs fully in 4–5 minutes. No residue. This is the chulli oil Ladakhi women have used for centuries — in extreme UV, cold, and dry mountain conditions. Test it yourself: put 3 drops on your inner wrist. If it's still sitting on your skin after 5 minutes, it's not cold-pressed.

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✓ Cold-Pressed✓ Ladakh Origin✓ No Additives

Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil | 200ml

Rs. 700.00

FACE

Lightest face oil

2 drops · damp face · morning & night

Absorbs faster than almond or walnut oil. Ladakhi women use it in extreme cold and high UV — their skin stays exceptional. The traditional Ladakhi face oil.

ANTI-AGING

Anti-aging

Apply to fine lines · before sleep

Oleic acid replenishes the skin barrier that breaks down with age and sun exposure — the same barrier expensive serums try to rebuild using synthetic compounds.

SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin safe

Safe on babies · eczema · rosacea

Non-comedogenic — never blocks pores. Safe on baby skin, eczema patches, and rosacea. French cosmetics call it huile d'abricot — identical oil at 10x the price.

HAIR

Frizz-free hair

2 drops · dry ends · no residue

2 drops worked through dry ends adds shine and tames frizz without weight or residue. The lightest of the Kashmiri oils — the Ladakhi finishing touch before leaving the house.

What it does

Absorbs clean — suitable for all skin types

Sinks into skin within 4–5 minutes. No greasy film.
Works on oily, dry, and combination skin. Won't clog pores.
The healthy fats in this oil help keep your skin's moisture barrier strong.

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Night routine

2–3 drops

On clean, slightly damp face — press in, don't rub

Light enough for the skin around your eyes

The skin around your eyes is thin and needs a light oil. This is it.
Heavier oils can clog the tiny pores around your eyes over time. Apricot oil is light enough that this is much less likely.
Use every night to help with dryness and the look of dark circles.

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Every night

1 drop, ring finger

Pat softly — never pull the skin around the eye

Leave-in on ends — prevents split ends

A few drops on dry hair ends prevents split ends and frizz.
Light enough to leave in without weighing hair down.
Not for scalp or roots — use almond oil for intensive hair treatments.

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After washing

2–3 drops on ends

Damp hair, ends only — no rinsing needed

Absorbs clean — suitable for all skin types

Sinks into skin within 4–5 minutes. No greasy film.
Works on oily, dry, and combination skin. Won't clog pores.
The healthy fats in this oil help keep your skin's moisture barrier strong.

🌙

Night routine

2–3 drops

On clean, slightly damp face — press in, don't rub

Light enough for the skin around your eyes

The skin around your eyes is thin and needs a light oil. This is it.
Heavier oils can clog the tiny pores around your eyes over time. Apricot oil is light enough that this is much less likely.
Use every night to help with dryness and the look of dark circles.

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Every night

1 drop, ring finger

Pat softly — never pull the skin around the eye

Leave-in on ends — prevents split ends

A few drops on dry hair ends prevents split ends and frizz.
Light enough to leave in without weighing hair down.
Not for scalp or roots — use almond oil for intensive hair treatments.

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After washing

2–3 drops on ends

Damp hair, ends only — no rinsing needed

Day 1–3

Absorption test confirms quality

3 drops on the inner wrist. Gone in under 5 minutes. No residue, no heaviness. Cold-pressed apricot kernel oil absorbs the way your skin is designed to receive oil — fully.

Week 2–3

Under-eye area responds

Fine lines appear slightly plumper. Skin around the eyes feels more supple. The difference at 2–3 weeks is subtle but consistent with daily use of 1 drop each night.

Month 2+

Sustained skin quality and hair condition

Skin that receives consistent daily oil holds moisture more effectively over months. Hair ends treated with 2–3 drops after washing show less breakage and frizz over the same period.

↻ Absorption quality is immediate. Skin and hair results are cumulative over weeks.

Be honest with yourself

Is this for you?

This oil is for you if

You want a lightweight face oil that works for all skin types

You want a safe, pore-friendly under-eye oil

You want a leave-in treatment for hair ends

You want the original Ladakhi skin oil — nothing added

This is not for you if

You want an intensive hair pre-wash treatment — use almond oil

You have an apricot or stone-fruit allergy

You want a cooking oil — this is for skin and hair only

How to use

How to use it

Step 01

Pat dry but leave your skin slightly damp. Dampness helps draw the oil in.

Step 02

Rub between palms, press into skin. Don't rub. Best used at night on face.

Step 03

Pat softly around the eye. Never pull or drag. Light enough to use here without clogging pores.

The absorption test

Put 3 drops on your inner wrist. Rub gently. Check after 5 minutes. If it sinks in fully, it's pure cold-pressed oil. Refined oils leave a greasy film.

Complete the ritual

The chulli oil ritualCold-Pressed Apricot Oil | 200ml ritual

Wash. Press. Pat. The Ladakhi face ritual — damp skin, cold-pressed apricot oil, absorbed in 5 minutes. Used in extreme UV and mountain cold for generations. Nothing more is needed.

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Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil | 200ml

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Questions

Common questions

Test it: put 3 drops on your inner wrist. Rub gently. Check after 5 minutes. Real cold-pressed apricot kernel oil sinks in fully — no greasy residue. Refined or mineral-oil-cut versions stay on the surface.

Yes. Apricot kernel oil is the lightest of the Kashmiri oils and won't clog pores. Apply to slightly damp skin so it absorbs quickly.

Yes — this is the right oil for under-eye use. Use one drop on your ring finger and pat gently. Never pull or drag. Heavier oils like almond oil can clog the tiny pores around your eyes over time. Apricot kernel oil is light enough that this is much less likely.

2–3 drops per use. If used only on the face and under-eye, a 200ml bottle lasts 4–6 months with daily use.

Apricot kernel oil is lighter — absorbs faster, works for all skin types, safe for under-eye. Almond oil is heavier, much richer in Vitamin E, and better for dry skin, baby massage, and intensive hair treatment. Dry skin? Go almond oil. Combination or oily skin? Start with apricot kernel oil.

Yes — specifically for fine, dry, or brittle hair. Apricot kernel oil is the lightest of the Kashmir oils and won't weigh hair down. Apply 3–4 drops to towel-dried hair ends to reduce frizz and breakage. For a conditioning treatment, work into dry hair from mid-length down, leave for 30–60 minutes, then shampoo out. It won't act as a growth stimulant — but it reduces the breakage that makes hair look thin. It is light enough to use daily without buildup.

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