Specifications

Moisturising emollient and superior skin penetrating cold press avocado seed oil extraction

Avocado Oil

Botanical Name: Persea gratissima

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Description: Avocado contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, K and Beta carotene. It is classified as a monosaturated oil. It is best suited for dry skin conditions in topical applications.

Color: Yellow/Green to Green/Brown depending upon the Lot. Avocado may go cloudy in low temperatures but will return to normal.

Country of Origin: Australia

Properties: Moisturising,emollient, superior skin penetration, rich in vitamins A,C,D,E and proteins. Revitalising the appearance of the skin. Rich in palmitoleic (fatty)acid. Softening and protective.

Application: General purpose oil, suits most cosmetic applications; Creams, lotions, body butters; Massage products; Balms (no water content); Soap; Suncare products.

Suitable for: Face and Body products

Skin types: Normal, Mature*, Dry*,Oily, Problem. Not recommended for sensitive skin.
* Highly recommended

Aromatic Description: Avocado has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils

Common Uses: Small amounts of Avocado Oil is typically added to other carrier oils in order to enrich protein and vitamin content. It is used predominantly by manufacturers (particularly great in soaps, lotions and creams) and massage therapists.

Consistency: Typical but slightly thicker than most Carrier Oils.

Absorption: Avocado will leave a sticky, waxy feel if applied topically to large areas of skin

Shelf life: Avocado oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 9 Months to well over 1 Year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.

The following are the top 5 health advantages you can expect from using avocado oil:

1. Controls and Modifies Blood Cholesterol

The number one value of avocado oil is its ability to protect your cardiovascular system. Avocado oil is extremely rich in monounsaturated oleic acid (OA). OA can inhibit the absorption of dietary cholesterol and triglyceride by blocking their transport into your bloodstream. Studies have proved that consumption of OA can reduce your blood concentration of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglyceride, efficiently lowering your potentials for plaque formation and vessel blockage. OA can also raise your high density lipoprotein (HDL) level, which further protects you from cardiovascular diseases.

2. Improves Blood Vessel Integrity

Avocado oil contains a balanced proportion of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids, along with vitamin E have powerful antioxidant properties which can protect your blood vessels by binding and removing free radicals and cholesterol deposits and reducing your risk of blood vessel damage. The binding of these antioxidants to your blood vessel lining also makes your vessel wall stronger and more flexible so that they respond better to sudden changes of blood pressure. Studies have shown that regular intake of avocado oil can significantly lower your risk of arterial thrombosis and coronary heart disease.

3. Prevents Cancer

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), the omega-3 fatty acid in avocados, has been found to suppress tumor growth in breast and colon cancers. Vitamin E is another anti-cancerous agent. It has been found effective in both prevention and treatment of skin cancer and prostate cancer. Evidences also show that the combination of vitamin E and beta-carotene can drastically lower the risks of lung and other cancers in smokers.

4. Promotes Faster Healing and Better Skin Quality

Vitamin A, D and E are all involved in skin cell growth and regeneration. Vitamin A and E have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions that promote faster healing of cuts and wounds, and prevent scarring, acne breakouts and dermatitis. They also give you natural sun protection. Studies have shown that both intake and topical application of avocado oil can reduce the appearance of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin A and D can promote collage production and binding–the intake or application of which can effectively slow down your skin’s aging process.

5. Moisturizes Hair and Skin

Avocado oil is a great source of lecithin. This yellowing fatty substance acts as a super emulsifier and lubricant. When applied topically, lecithin forms a protective covering on your hair follicles and your skin’s surface, effectively preventing the loss of moisture due to wind and climate damage. Avocado oil is also high in sterolin which can be used as a softener or moisturizer in hair and skin care.

Avocado

The avocado (Persea americana), also known as palta or aguacate (Spanish), butter pear or alligator pear, is a tree native to Mexico, South America and Central America, classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The name "avocado" also refers to the fruit (technically a large berry) of the tree that contains a pit (hard seed casing) which may be egg-shaped or spherical.

Health benefits: High avocado intake has been shown to have an effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven day diet rich in avocados, hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

Nutritional value: Approximately 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.They have the highest fiber content of any fruit - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.A fatty triol (fatty alcohol) with one double bond, avocadene (16-heptadecene-1,2,4-triol), is found in avocado.