What is avocado oil?

Avocado oil is an all-natural oil that is derived from ripe avocado flesh. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, which is well established to offer cardiovascular health support. It is rich in vitamins, particularly E and K, along with antioxidants that are good for maintaining health in the skin and hair.

Where does it come from?

Avocado oil is derived from Persea americana fruit, which is the Latin designation of the avocado tree. It is usually produced by pressing ripe avocado pulp. It can either be cold-pressed or refined, depending on application and grade. Avocado trees were indigenous to Central America and South America but are cultivated today in various parts of the world, e.g., California, Mexico, and Africa. It is considered valuable due to its nutritional function and multifunctional nature and therefore is utilised in large quantities in cooking, cosmetics, and skincare products.

Why is it used?

In beauty care in hair and cosmetics, avocado oil is vital due to high content of nutrients and diverse properties. Avocado oil contains vitamins A, D, and E that nourish and moisturize skin for glowing, healthy skin. Avocado treatment in hair possesses deep penetration, moisturizing, and frizz management properties that make hair shiny and easy to manage. Anti-inflammatory properties soothe the scalp, eliminating dryness and redness. Avocado oil also enhances synergistic activity of ingredients in products, so it is a valuable ingredient in products for skincare and hair care that aids in overall beauty and wellness.

What are the benefits?

Avocado oil finds multiple uses in cosmetics. It is an excellent moisturizer with a high concentration of vitamins A, D, and E, along with essential fatty acids. It moisturizes, nourishes dryness in the skin. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties that calm redness and irritation and is therefore suitable for sensitive skin types. It enhances collagen production, which tightens up the skin, reducing fine wrinkles and lines. Avocado oil treats dryness of the hair by moisturizing and strengthening it, reducing frizziness, and giving it shine. Avocado oil in general enhances the efficacy of cosmetics, promoting healthier skin and hair.

How is it used in our products?

Avocado oil is extensively applied in cosmetic products due its multidimensional quality. It's applied in cream, lotions, serums, and shampoos, where it acts as a natural moisturizer and emollient. Avocado oil, when applied in skin products, hydrates and nourishes the skin, leaving it improved in texture and elasticity. Avocado oil finds application in anti-aging products due its ability to cause the production of collagen. When applied in shampoos, it conditions the hair in-depth, reducing frizz and leaving the hair shiny. Its light quality also makes it easily absorbed and hence available to a wide variety of skin types, and enhancing the general outcome of cosmetic products.