INCI – Persea Gratissima (Avocado) oil
Fatty Acid profile – Palmitic acid 7-22%, stearic acid 1-2%, oleic acid 59-70%, palmitoleic acid 9-10%, linoleic acid 7-14%, alpha-linolenic acid 1%. Vitamins - A, B1, B2, D and E.
Minerals – Calcium, Magnesium Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Copper.
Extraction – Cold pressing the kernel (stone) of the Avocado
Texture – Thick, fatty and heavy oil with Medium to Thick Viscosity, feels sticky when applied undiluted.
Scent – Organic version has a Fatty, Earthy Scent aroma and Refined has a minimal aroma.
Absorption rate – Fast-Medium absorption. Both organic and refined absorb easily and quickly and deeply Penetrating.
Melting point – Liquid at room temperature
Skin Type – Sensitive, inflamed, dry & mature skin. It has rich emollience with high unsaponifiable.
Shelf Life – It has a relatively short shelf life of around 1 year. Vitamin E is frequently added to Avocado oil to reduce the risk of oxidation.
Please note – Typical Shelf Life starts on the date of manufacture. The Shelf Life for any ingredient is offered as a general guideline. It may not be treated as an expiry date. Beyond the specified date, most of the ingredients can still be used, especially when carefully stored and handled.
Appearance – Medium Yellow-Green Hue
Avocado oil, refined and unrefined, is available in two versions. The dark green colour is unrefined and is much thicker. It's much lighter & thinner when refined.
Avocado butter is originated from the Avocado oil, a product of its hydrogenation.
Recommended usage rate – 1-100%
Substitutions – Grapeseed oil, Olive oil, Peanut oil, Sesame oil, and Coconut oil.
This dark and thick, nourishing oil has excellent anti-wrinkle, repair, regeneration, strengthening and softening properties for skin cells, which also prevents water loss.
It hydrates dry skin, moisturizes and replenishes broken, damaged, cracked and mature skin; and soothes inflamed, irritated skin.
A fatty oil that offers good weather and outdoor protection also helps keep moisture locked in as an occlusive; it is very beneficial for lip balms, lip glosses and hand creams/lotions/moisturizers.
It lightens the skin's complexion; smooths fine lines and wrinkles remove dark circles and refreshes, boosts skin that is dull, tired, and slack.
In areas with less sunshine, such as Northern Europe, it is beneficial for dark skin, which contains less vitamin D.
Emollience and an excellent nutritional profile make it a very healthy oil that can give creams a thicker consistency.
It's beneficial for the hair and scalp as well. It reduces dandruff, prevent breakage and protect hair from damage. It is also known to be a good detangler. Massaging scalp and hair once in a week would be a healthy practice for hair.
Its notable content of unsaturated fatty acids and essential fatty acids makes it excellent in all types of preparations for massage, skincare & hair products, and especially effective in blending with other oils.
Avocado Oil is appropriate in –
Skin Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Nail Care, Massage, Cosmetics and Aromatherapy
The above-provided information is purely based on my own research and study through different sources and hope this is a useful resource for you!
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