AVOCADO OIL

Skin Benefits: Healing & Regenerating

WHAT IS IT? 

Avocado oil is extracted through cold pressing of Persea Americana (avocado also called Persea Gratissima) and has an intense green color due to the high content of chlorophyll in it and highly rich in nutrients.                         

INCI

Persea Gratissima Oil

COMEDOGENIC RATING : 3

moderate likelihood to clog pores

APPEARANCE                       

Rich green silky liquid

TEXTURE & SCENT                                 

Nutty avocado scent with a rich silky texture

ABSORBENCY                      

Slow

SOLUBILITY

Oil -Insoluable in water

BENEFITS

Avocado oil contanis large amount of vitamin E and antioxidant squalene. It is suitable for all skin types. It will help improve blood circulation in the skin by enriching its tissues with the much-needed oxygen. 

DISADVANTAGES

Some people may find it to rich or heavy. It can possibly clogs their pores, leading to breakouts or acne.

ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS

Could e substuted with Shea butter or Olive oil. 

BEST USED FOR

Thanks to its deep penetration into the skin, the oil stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, which are responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. It is best used for formulating:

• body lotions

• Moisturizers

• Soaps

COMPOSITION

Palmitic Acid (C16:0)

28%

Stearic Acid (C18:0)

0.69%

Oleic Acid (C18:1, ⍵-9)

51%

Linoleic Acid (C18:2 ⍵-6)

14%

Contains Vitamins A,D & E