Avocado oil is made from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is a rich, heavy oil rich in vitamins, proteins, beta-carotene, lecithin, and potassium.
Avocado oil contains essential unsaturated fatty acids and is rich in vitamins, proteins, beta-carotene, lecithin, and potassium.
Avocado oil is included in the large group of compounds called plant sterols or sterolins which have a superior moisturizing effect on the upper layer of the skin.
Refined avocado oil is an emollient and very stable.
Appearance: Light green liquid.
Parts Used: Fruit
Processing: Expeller Pressed
Country of Origin: Mexico
Avocado oil nourishes and restores dry, dehydrated, and mature skin. This is a rich, heavy oil that is best blended with other carrier oils. Skin problems, especially eczema and psoriasis, respond to its high content of vitamins A and E. Avocado oil is added to carrier oils in a 10%-20% dilution as an aid to skin moisturizing.
This is a highly therapeutic oil which is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, vitamins D and E, protein, pantothenic acid and fatty acids. May be used as a massage oil at approximately 10% dilution. It is a nice oil to use in soap because it has a high percentage of unsaponifiables. Should be kept in a cool place or refrigerated; has an excellent shelf life. SAP value: 187.5. INCI: Persea gratissima (avocado) oil. This oil is food grade, cold pressed and refined; its color ranges from dark yellow to green and will vary from batch to batch. Shelf life: 1 year.
This product is food grade; however, The Oil Shoppe sells its products only for external use. It is the customer’s responsibility to understand the information contained in a product’s MSDS and to become familiar and well versed in how each product should be used, including a product’s precautions, if any. MSDS’s can be obtained by asking for them on our Contact Us page. NOTE: This oil is obtained from non-GMO plant material.
