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Avocado oil is a yellow-green, almost clear oil with a typical aroma obtained by pressing the flesh of the avocado pear.
Our organic avocado oil is an excellent all-round ingredient for skincare, hair conditioning treatments, aromatherapy and massage. Avocado oil penetrates deeply into the skin and provides hydration, making it particularly suitable for dry or mature skin types.
Cautions/Contraindications:
If you have a known latex allergy, patch test with a small amount of avocado oil before use. Reactions occur within a small percentage of the population.
Typical Fatty Acid Profile of Organic Avocado Oil:
Palmitic Acid C16:0 | Palmitoleic Acid C16:1 | Stearic Acid C18:0 | Oleic Acid (Omega 9) C18:1 | Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) C18:2 | Alpha-linolenic Acid (Omega 3) C18:3 |
5% to 25% | 1% to 12% | 3% | 50% to 74% | 6% to 20% | Less than 3% |
Our organic avocado oil has a SAP value of 187-197.
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the function of avocado oil is “skin conditioning”.
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Avocado oil can thicken and start to solidify at cold temperatures. If this happens, gently bring it up to room temperature, and it will again be pourable.
Organic Avocado Oil in Skin Care
Organic Avocado Oil in Hair Care
We Love It Because
Organic avocado oil blends well with organic macadamia nut oil to make a rich and hydrating combination for dry, crepey or mature skin. To make it even richer, combine with avocado butter.
If you want to enjoy the benefits of organic avocado oil with a lighter skin feel, blend with EcoSilk or use drier oils such as chia seed oil or rosehip seed oil.
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Organic avocado oil can be used in a variety of skin and hair care recipes. Discover some of our favourites below:
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