AVCOADO OIL | |
What is it? | Avocado oil is a liquid monounsaturated carrier oil pressed from the flesh of the avocado. |
Botanical Name | Persea Gratissima |
Origin | Mexico |
Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed |
Aromatic Description | Sweet, Fatty and Nutty |
Viscosity | Thick |
Absorption Speed | Slow |
Color | Deep Olive Green |
Texture | Leaves a Fatty, Almost Waxy Feel On the Skin |
Major Constituents | Palmitic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Alpha-linolenic Acid, Arachidic Acid, and Gadoleic Acid. |
Medical Properties | · Anti-Aging, Antioxidant · Emollient, Detoxifying · Regenerative, Astringent · Analgesic, Detoxifying · Anti-Arthritic · Regenerative · Carminative · Anti-parasitic |
Uses | · Protects skin from ultraviolet radiation · Calms itchy skin · Helps heal chapped skin · Lowers Blood Pressure · Fights Wrinkles · Helps Treat Periodontal Disease · Boosts Nutrient · Absorption, Eases arthritis pain |
Refined/Unrefined | Refined versions will have a lighter color and fainter scent |
Strengths | Rich emollient high in unsaponifiable; great for dry skin. |
Weaknesses | Some find it to rich and heavy. |
Alternatives | Shea Butter |
Tips and Quirks | Depends if your buying refined or unrefined |