Avocado Oil (Persea Gratissima Oil) – Cosmetic Uses in Skin Care

What Is Avocado Oil?

Avocado oil, also known as Persea Gratissima Oil, is a plant-derived oil obtained from the avocado. It contains triglycerides, natural sterols, tocopherols, and other minor components that contribute to its cosmetic properties.

It is described as a relatively light, fast-penetrating oil and has been reported to be absorbed more rapidly by the skin than several other common vegetable oils, including corn, soybean, almond, and olive oils.

Cosmetic Uses

Avocado oil is primarily used as an emollient. It helps soften and condition the skin and is particularly suitable for formulations intended for dry, rough, or dull-looking skin.

It can be incorporated into:

• Facial creams and lotions
• Body-care products
• Moisturising formulations
• Dry-skin products
• Skin-conditioning oils and balms

Its natural sterol and tocopherol content also makes it a useful botanical ingredient in formulations focused on nourishing and conditioning the skin.

Composition

• β-Sitosterol
• Campesterol
• Stigmasterol
• Brassicasterol
• Δ5-Avenasterol

It also contains tocopherols and other unidentified sterol components.

Safety

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the available safety data and concluded that Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil is safe for use as used in cosmetics and personal-care products. The conclusion was reaffirmed during the CIR's 2001 re-evaluation.

Ingredient Information

INCI: Persea Gratissima Oil
CAS: 8024-32-6
Function: Emollient

Source

Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.