Description
Organic Unrefined Avocado Oil
Description – Avocado is a semi-fatty oil that may partially solidify in cold temperatures. This organic, unrefined oil is the better choice for deep hair conditioning, rich body butters and moisturising creams. Refined avocado is the best choice for adding richness to massage blends, creams and lotions. The pant matter used to produce organic oils is grown without the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides. There are also strict controls related the growing and extraction of the oil to minimise negative environmental impact and ensure sustainability.
| Common Name | Avocado Oil (Unrefined, Organic) |
| Botanical Name | Persea Americana |
| Botanical Family | Lauraceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed & Unrefined |
| Aroma | Slightly sweet, fruity & nutty |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Appearance | Dark Green, Thick Viscosity |
| Skin Feel | Slightly fatty, waxy feel, penetrating |
| Skin Type | Dry Skin and Hair, especially darker skin types |
| Properties | Nourishing, Moisturising, Healing, Softening |
| Heat Stability | Hot or cold processes. May partially solidify in cold weather. Do not refrigerate (may destabilise and destroy nutrients) |
| Saponification Value | 180-190 |
| Storage | 12-15 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 19% Saturated, 68% Monounsaturated, 13% Polyunsaturated |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | Oleic Acid (42-66%), Palmitic Acid (10-29%), Linoleic Acid (8-16%), Palmitoleic Acid (6-12%) |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamin A, B1, B2, D and E, Protein |
Common Uses
- Massage – rich, moisturising, excellent spread
- Hair Conditioner – intensive treatment oils and nourishing masks
- Mature Skin – deeply nourishing and high in palmitoleic acid. Combine with macadamia oil
- Body Butter, Balm, Lip Balm – combine with avocado butter for dry skin
- Dull & Lifeless Skin – Add up to 10% castor oil for damaged & dehydrated skin along with drier camellia oil
- Very rich so normally only 5-10% added
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price