Avocado Oil

The Basics On Avocado Oil

What is Avocado Oil?

Emollient oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. It has antioxidant properties.

What are other names for Avocado Oil?

AVOCADO OIL, ALLIGATOR PEAR OIL, AVOCADO FRUIT OIL, AVOCADO OIL, AVOCADO OILS, FATS AND GLYCERIDIC OILS, AVOCADO, OILS, AVOCADO, OILS, GLYCERIDIC, AVOCADO, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA FRUIT OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL, PERSEA GRATISSMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL, and VIRGIN AVOCADO OIL

What is Avocado Oil used for?

Avocado oil contains a high percentage of Vitamin E, as well as potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients which can nourish and moisturize your skin. The oleic acid also promotes collagen production, which helps grow new skin. This accelerates the healing process, helping with issues like sunburn.

How Avocado Oil is classified

Antioxidants, Emollients

Recommendations for using Avocado Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Avocado Oil During Pregnancy

What we know about using Avocado Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Avocado Oil from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessed the safety of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils as used in cosmetics. Oils are used in a wide variety of cosmetic products for their skin conditioning, occlusive, emollient, and moisturizing properties. Since many of these oils are edible, and their systemic toxicity potential is low, the review focused on potential dermal effects. The Panel concluded that the 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics.

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Products where you might find Avocado Oil

Osmosis Beauty Nourish – Avocado Facial Oil (1 fl. oz.); Kiehl’s Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado; Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask; Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter