Organic Avocado Oil

Organic avocado oil is a nourishing oil for dry, aging and nutrient-poor skin

Organic avocado oil is cold-pressed from the fruit of Persea gratissima. The unrefined oil has retained its characteristic deep green color and delicate grassy aroma. The oil contains natural sediment and may thicken or solidify at lower temperatures.

Avocado oil is one of the richest and most nutritious vegetable oils. Its high content of oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, vitamins, carotenoids and phytosterols makes it particularly suitable for dry, aging and nutrient-poor skin. It absorbs more slowly than lighter oils, making it better suited to oil blends than as a daily facial oil in its pure form.

Avocado oil properties

• High oleic acid content – moisturizes and supports the skin's protective barrier

• High palmitoleic acid content – Omega-7 fatty acid production in the skin decreases with natural aging, avocado oil helps compensate for this.

• Rich in vitamins A, D and E – provides antioxidant protection

• Contains carotenoids and phytosterols – antioxidant effect, supports the skin's protective barrier

• Suitable for dry, normal and aging skin

• Not suitable for oily or problematic skin – high oleic acid content can unbalance oily skin and promote pore clogging

• The characteristic green color and smell remain in the finished product.

Fatty acid composition

Oleic acid (63%) is an Omega-9 fatty acid that provides rich moisture to the skin, helps keep it soft and smooth, and supports the skin's barrier function. It is well absorbed and is suitable for dry and aging skin. In problematic skin, high levels of oleic acid can throw the skin's sebum production out of balance and contribute to clogged pores - avocado oil is not suitable for this skin type. In soap, oleic acid reduces foaming, but adds caring properties.

Palmitic acid (18%) forms a protective layer on the skin and helps retain moisture. In soap, it provides hardness and a creamy lather.

Palmitoleic acid (6%) is an Omega-7 fatty acid that is similar to the fatty acids naturally produced by the skin. The skin's own production of palmitoleic acid decreases with age, which is why avocado oil is especially valued in products for aging skin. It helps reduce water loss.

Linoleic acid (10%) supports the skin's lipid barrier, helps reduce flaking caused by dryness, and soothes sensitive skin.

Stearic acid (1%) helps retain moisture in the skin and leaves it soft.

Linolenic acid (1%) soothes the skin and helps reduce the appearance of redness.

Vitamins A, D and E – Avocado oil is a natural source of fat-soluble vitamins, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and contributes to the stability of the oil.

Carotenoids and phytosterols – The green color of unrefined avocado oil comes from chlorophyll and carotenoids, which have antioxidant properties. Phytosterols support the skin barrier.

Using organic avocado oil in skin care

Avocado oil is suitable for dry, normal and aging skin. It is one of the best choices for very dry, flaky or nutrient-poor skin that needs a richer oil. It is not suitable for oily or problematic skin.

The slow absorption rate means it is best mixed with lighter oils rather than used as a daily facial oil in its pure form, unless the skin is very dry and needs extra richness.

Where to use avocado oil:

Intensive facial oils and anti-aging blends – use 20–50% in a blend with lighter oils such as jojoba oil, squalane or rosehip oil. The palmitoleic acid content makes it particularly suitable for products for aging skin.

Rich body oils and dry skin care products – Suitable for very dry and easily irritated skin and rough, dry skin areas.

Hair masks and intensive hair treatments – Avocado oil penetrates deeper into the hair shaft than many other oils, making it effective for dry, damaged or high porosity hair. Apply to hair before washing and leave on for at least 30 minutes.

After-sun care – its soothing properties and vitamin content make it useful in after-sun products.

Using avocado oil in hair care

Avocado oil penetrates the hair shaft well and is suitable for dry, damaged and high porosity hair. It adds moisture, helps reduce breakage and makes hair easier to comb.

Hair masks and pre-wash treatments – use neat or mix with lighter oils. Apply to dry hair, leave on for 30–60 minutes and shampoo.

Hair oils and serums – use in a mixture with lighter oils, such as jojoba oil or argan oil. Too much avocado oil in its pure form can feel heavy on medium porosity hair.

Using avocado oil in soap

In cold-process soap, avocado oil provides nourishing and skin-softening properties. The combination of oleic acid and palmitic acid provides a soft, nourishing soap with a creamy lather. Combine with coconut fat to improve lather and hardness. Recommended dosage 10–30% of the total weight of fats. Unfortunately, the original green color of the soap will not remain.

Saponification values: NaOH – 0.133 / KOH – 0.188

Storage

Avocado oil may thicken or solidify at temperatures below 10°C – this is normal. Allow to warm to room temperature before use. A natural precipitate at the bottom of the bottle is also normal and does not affect quality.

Technical information

INCI: Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Production method: Cold pressed, non-deodorized

Appearance: Thick, green liquid, contains a precipitate and may thicken or solidify at lower temperatures

Smell: Characteristic grassy smell

Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dark place.

For external use only.

Packaging: Available in 100 ml and 250 ml plastic bottles.