Cold-pressed Avocado vegetable oil

INCI

Persea gratissima.

Characteristic

Avocado vegetable oil is rich in unsaponifiable constituents and vitamin E, has a natural UV factor of 2-4. Avocado oil is well absorbed, protects skin from roughening and drying in the cold and other adverse effects of ambient environment, regenerates and softens hardened tissue, relaxes muscles.

Physical properties

A yellowy-green, oily liquid with a characteristic pleasant aroma.

Setting point

Approx. +8° C, relative density at +20° C: approx. 0.915 g per cm³.

Basic constituent parts

Unsaturated fatty acids – the main ingredients are oleic acid (C 18:1) at approximately 56%, palmitic acid (C 16:0) at approximately 20%, linoleic acid (C 18:2) at approximately 13%, palmitoleic acid (C 16:1) at approximately 10%, and linolenic acid (C 18:3) at approximately 1%. Also contains vitamins A, B, D, and E, carotenoids, phytosterols, and lecithin.

Properties

Regenerative qualities. Protects the skin from drying and roughening during frost and other unfavourable environmental conditions. Helps regenerate and soften hardened and unsupple tissue thanks to the high concentration of non-saponifying elements. One of the denser and harder oils. The pure oil has a natural UV factor of 2 – 4.

Use

On dry, sensitive, inflamed, or rough skin. Used in regenerative and massage preparations. Loosens musculature. Used in preparations for the feet – softens and smoothens hard heels. Suitable for the preparation of skin masks. The high concentration of vitamin E predetermines its use as a natural stabilizing agent in cosmetic preparations.

Contraindications

There is the possibility of individual intolerance to this vegetable oil.

All of the above information about the vegetable oil is for informational purposes only. The present oil is not use for treatment. Before using the vegetable oil, consider your individual needs and condition, and the recommendations of your family doctor.