The avocado is a very interesting fruit due to its high nutritional value and its large quantity of vitamins A, C, D, E and K. This fruit, widely used for thousands of years by the people of Central America for its benefits, gives a thick oil recommended for beauty treatments. This vegetable oil is extremely well tolerated by the skin, even on fine areas such as the eye contour; it is also widely recommended for dry and sensitive skin. Latin name: Persea americana Mill. Part used: fruit pulp

This article was updated on 10/11/2023
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Main properties

  • softener :

    this vegetable oil restores elasticity to the skin, which is particularly effective against wrinkles.

  • skin regenerating :

    this vegetable oil acts in the reconstruction of skin cells, it is therefore recommended for many dermatological problems.

  • feeding :

    very moisturizing, this vegetable oil is used as a night cream to deeply nourish the skin. It is also used as a hair mask, to nourish dry and brittle hair and promote its growth.

  • skin protector :

    this vegetable oil is excellent for skin dehydrated by wind and sea air. It can also be used after sun.

  • conservative :

    this vegetable oil allows for better conservation thanks to its high concentration of vitamin E.

  • anti-oxidant :

    the presence of natural anti-free radical compounds such as vitamin E or carotenoids make this oil an excellent anti-aging remedy. This property, combined with that of skin repair and protection, allows Avocado oil to effectively fight against the signs of drying and aging of the skin.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic features
  • Skin type: dry, mature, sensitive.
  • Hair type: dry, damaged, brittle.
Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: thick oily liquid, which can become cloudy or solidify by lowering the temperature
  • Color: green to brown
  • Odor: sweet, characteristic, butyric.
  • Feel: bold.
  • Taste: sweet, herbaceous.
Characteristics for formulation
  • Unsaponifiable and active ingredients: vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin H, vitamin K, vitamin PP.
  • Comedogenicity index: 0 (=non-comedogenic)
  • Average saponification index: 188
  • Oxidation stability: good
  • Stability at high temperatures: good
Fatty acid composition
  • linoleic acid (omega 6 PUFA): 5 to 16%
  • oleic acid (omega 9 MUFA): 45 to 75%
  • palmitic acid (AGS): 12 to 25%
  • palmitoleic acid (omega 7 MUFA): 3 to 12%
Physical characteristics
  • Density at 20°C: 0.910 to 0.918
  • Flash point: 175
  • Peroxide value: 10
  • Acid number: 10,000
Botanical characteristics
  • Botanical family: Lauraceae
  • Country of origin: Kenya.
  • Distilled part: fruit
  • Obtaining process: first cold pressing
  • Latin name: Persea americana Mill

Precautions for use

Authorized ways of use

Dermal Dermal
Oral route Oral route

Authorized users

Adults and Teenagers Adults and Teenagers
Children under 6 years old Children under 6 years old
Pregnant & breastfeeding women Pregnant & breastfeeding women
Babies under 3 years old Babies under 3 years old

Storage

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Nutritional benefits

Avocado oil is produced from the extraction of avocado pulp. This oil has a high concentration of vitamin E and carotenoids, which gives it strong antioxidant properties. Rich in omega-9, Avocado oil also offers numerous health benefits, particularly in prevention of cardiovascular disorders or type 2 diabetes. 

In addition, Avocado vegetable oil has a exceptional smoke point of 240°C. This resistance to cooking is linked to its composition in saturated fatty acids. Studies have shown that Avocado oil is as heat resistant as olive oil and tastes better. SO in the kitchen, it can be used in pan-fried or fried preparations. 

  • Usage tips :

     orally, integrate Avocado oil into the diet as a replacement or in addition to olive oil for example.

    Avocado oil has the advantage of not degrading when heated, in cooking it can therefore be consumed in pan-fried preparations, but also be consumed raw in salads in vinaigrette sauce for example.

  • Other complementary vegetable oils:

    the oils of Linen, of Hemp or Perilla are also very interesting and complementary in nutrition because they are particularly rich in omega-3.

In case of Dry skin

Efficiency: ++++

Avocado vegetable oil is ideal for dry skins. The fatty acids and vitamins that compose it allow it to have softening and penetrating properties, but also nourishing and regenerating, which leaves the skin like new, hydrated and deeply repaired.

  • Application advice :

    apply a few drops of Avocado vegetable oil, morning and evening to sensitive and dry areas.

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    avocado oil is very interesting for dry skin but the Shea Butter, vegetable oil Wheat germ or even vegetable oil Hazelnut are also very nourishing in this case.

For the Dry hair, Brittle hair, Damaged hair, Frizzy hair

Efficiency: +++

Highly concentrated in vitamin E, Avocado vegetable oil perfectly nourishes the hair brittle and split. Its softening and softening properties help maintain the hair to make it softer and silkier. It will penetrate perfectly into the hair fiber to protect it from external aggressions, it thus strengthens the hair by giving it luster and shine, and preventing hair loss.

  • Application advice :

    apply a sufficient quantity of Avocado oil to the lengths and ends, so that all the oil penetrates deep into the hair fiber. Leave it on as a mask for around 30 minutes, then rinse with clean water and shampoo.

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    avocado oil is very useful for strengthening and nourishing damaged hair, but avocado vegetable oil Coco or Castor are also widely used in hair care. 

Against the Dark circles

Efficiency: +++

Avocado vegetable oil is an ideal treatment for the eye contour, an area where the skin of the face is very fine. In addition to nourishing the skin, it provides vitamin K. This vitamin has the particularity of fluidifying blood circulation in order to reduce dark circles. In addition, this oil is antioxidant, an interesting property to fight against skin aging. 

  • Application advice :

    morning and evening, apply 1 to 2 drops of Avocado vegetable oil to the eye area. Tap lightly with your fingertips. 

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    vegetable oil Calophyll Inophyl has draining and toning properties, promoting good blood circulation. 

In case of Scar, Stretch Marks

Efficiency: ++

Avocado oil is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids, which are very effective in strengthening and hydrating the skin. Concentrated in unsaturated essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B, D and E, it softens, regenerates and helps healing. It thus effectively fights against small everyday ailments and stretch marks.

  • Application advice :

    massage the affected areas using small circular movements until the oil is completely absorbed. You can repeat the application 4 times a day, until visible improvement.

  • Complementary essential oil(s) :

    to promote good healing, you can add a few drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil, Patchouli or Fine Lavender to your Avocado oil to increase its effectiveness.

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    avocado oil is very interesting for regenerating the skin, but other vegetable oils like that of Rosehip or Apricot kernels are also very useful. 

For the Mature skin

Efficiency: ++

Avocado vegetable oil stimulates the production of collagen, thus delaying the appearance of signs of aging. Also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E, it will have an antioxidant action by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for premature aging of the skin. skin. Avocado oil will therefore be ideal for anti-aging care and in particular for anti-wrinkle care.

  • Application advice :

    massage a few drops of Avocado vegetable oil into the affected areas morning and evening.

  • Complementary essential oil(s) :

    against wrinkles, you can add a few drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil to your Avocado oil to increase its effectiveness.

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    avocado oil is very interesting for mature skin, but vegetable oil from Rosehip is also very effective. 

Inasmuch as Makeup remover

Efficiency: ++

Avocado vegetable oil is widely used as a makeup remover. Its gentle and emollient fatty acids have the ability to trap dirt to cleanse the skin. In addition to removing makeup, it nourishes and softens the skin. 

  • Application advice :

    apply a few drops of Avocado vegetable oil to a cotton pad, if possible reusable, and make small circular movements. 

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    other vegetable oils can be used as a makeup remover such asjojoba vegetable oil or thesweet Almond vegetable oil for example. 

For the Oily skin

Efficiency: +

Being non-comedogenic, Avocado oil is applied to the skin oily without promoting the formation of blackheads or clogging pores. It deeply nourishes the skin and strengthens its hydrolipidic film. 

  • Application advice :

    apply a few drops of Avocado vegetable oil to the skin, morning and evening. Massage gently during application. 

  • Other suitable vegetable oils :

    l'jojoba vegetable oil, sebum regulating is more suitable for nourishing oily skin.

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