Avocado Oil, virgin unrefined 30 ml

Cosmetic avocado oil for face and hair

Avocado oil is a unique, valuable product for skin and hair, which, due to its rich composition is called “beauty oil”. Avocado fruit is a superfood and is extracted from it super oil. First of all, its uniqueness is made up of a large percentage of phytosterols. They are also called the physiological skin rejuvenation factor. Phytosterols are found in plant cells and have a beneficial effect on the skin: they strengthen, stimulate the production of collagen, influence gene expression and fight free radicals. Thanks to them, avocado oil has its own SPF factor and is widely used in daytime sunscreen cosmetics and is also effective against pigmentation.

Physico-chemical parameters: iodine number 80 acid number 1.72 saponification number 194

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Synonyms: Avocado oil (English), Huile d'avocat (French), Avocadoöl (German); Persea americana, Persea gratissima (Latin).
Production method: cold pressed, unrefined.
Appearance: green-colored oil with a slight aroma

Cosmetic properties of the oil

Avocado oil is derived from the pear-shaped fruit of a tree in the Laurel family. Avocado oil, like the fruit itself, got its green color due to the high content of chlorophyll, which has a powerful antioxidant, antibacterial and healing effect and is widely used in medicine, cosmetology and dietetics. It is also able to quickly and well absorbed, penetrating into the lower layers of the skin, and the presence of unsaturated fatty acids in the composition allows this component to perfectly reflect ultraviolet solar radiation.

Typically, avocado oil contains 50 to 74% oleic acid, making it an excellent vehicle for transporting beneficial components deep into the skin. This oil softens, leaves skin feeling moisturized and nourished.

Avocado oil is great for taking care of your skin. It contains squalene, which is an essential part of the epidermis and subcutaneous fat. It is especially effective to use the oil for areas such as the neck and eyelid skin, but this component is good for the whole body as well. The oil has an excellent effect on any type of skin, and for people with dry, moisture-deprived, fading or damaged skin it is simply irreplaceable, because it contains a large amount of oleic acid.

Home use

Avocado oil helps moisturize the upper layers of the epidermis and increase skin elasticity, so it is often used during massage. A large number of polyunsaturated acids (such as linoleic, palmitic and others) allows the oil to increase the immunity of the skin, helping to restore its barrier functions. Vitamins A and E present in avocado oil allow for high antioxidant properties, while sterols prevent premature aging.

Also, avocado has an amazing effect on the condition of the nails. They become stronger and grow faster. In addition, you can quickly eliminate inflammation of the nail shaft.

Use for hair

Indispensable this ingredient and for hair. The oil helps to accelerate hair growth and replenish their structures. As a result, you can perfectly reduce their brittleness and splitting. It will be an ideal choice for owners of brittle or colored hair. The oil will also come in handy for those who have always dreamed of stunningly shiny hair.

How to make a strengthening mask for hair with avocado oil? Take 1 tbsp. of avocado oil and 1 tbsp. of coconut oil, mix, add 3 drops of rosemary and grapefruit essential oil. Apply this mixture to the roots of the hair and spread the rest over the entire length. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and after 1 hour wash your head with shampoo. Repeat this procedure at least once a week and after a month you will see the result.

Therapeutic effect

It is worth noting the excellent therapeutic properties of this oil. It is good at relieving inflammation, so it is recommended to use it in diaper dermatitis or eczema. For baby skin care, it is recommended to use refined avocado oil. It is also indicated for use in various sunburns. The oil is good at soothing the skin, restoring its protective properties. Among other useful actions it is also worth noting:

• Improvement of blood circulation;
• relieving inflammation;
• fighting age spots;
• wound healing;
• oxygenation of the skin;
• boosting skin immunity.

How to use and in what recipes to add

Avocado oil, like all oils with an iodine number of up to 100 units, is stable and can be used as a heated fatty phase of a cream, as it can easily survive short-term heating. The oil can be used as a stand-alone product or in combination with other oils. It is perfectly combined with sesame and olive oils. Such a composition will be an effective solution to the problem of sunburns. Another useful combination is macadamia and avocado oil. Such a complex helps to soften and restructure the skin.

Working with unrefined cold-pressed avocado oil, it is important to take into account the rich green color of the oil, which can further stain the color of the oil mixture or creams.

The oil is most often included in cosmetic formulas such as:

• oil blends for eyelashes, eyebrows and hair
• sunscreens for face and body
• anti-aging creams and lotions
• massage mixtures
• cosmetics for pregnant women to prevent stretch marks and loose skin
• nourishing masks for face and hair.

Storage is recommended in a tightly closed dark container, out of sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding +18 ° C .