Botanical Name: Persea americana

Description: Avocado Oil is a Carrier Oil that contains no solvents, chemicals, or preservatives. It contains a variety of nutrients including Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and Beta carotene. Avocado Oil is a monounsaturated oil best suited for dry skin conditions in topical applications.

·         Oleic Acid C18:1 63.86%

·         Palmitic Acid C16:0 13.86%

·         Linoleic Acid C18:2 (Omega-6) 12.43%

·         Palmitoleic Acid C16:1 (Omega-7) 6.86%

·         Stearic Acid C18:0 0.83%

·         Linolenic Acid C18:3 (Omega-3) 0.79%

·         Margaric Acid C17:0 0.10%

Extraction Process:  Cold Pressed and Refined

Part of Plant:  Flesh of the Avocado

Aromatic Profile:  Avocado Oil has very little scent characteristic of most Carrier Oils.

Colour:  Ranges from a pale yellow to golden yellow liquid.

Consistency: Carrier Oil consistency.

Absorption:   Avocado Oil absorbs at average speed into skin.

Avocado Oil Uses: Avocado Refined Carrier Oil (Mexico) is a stable, emollient, and highly penetrating oil Carrier Oil. The natural vitamin content of Avocado Oil, namely, vitamin A and E assists in natural collagen production; and this leads to improved skin tone and texture. Together with potassium and sterolins, these nutrients encourage epidermal cell turnover, making the oil ideal for anti-aging products, dry skin formulations and as a treatment for damaged skin cells (burns, scars) and a range of skin conditions that include eczema and psoriasis. Avocado Oil is rich in unsaturated essential fatty acids and is a natural choice for hydrating skin and hair care formulations.