natural oils · carrier oil / emollient
avocado oil
Avocado Oil brings a rich, smooth oil feel and a mild, nutty scent to the bench — a carrier oil / emollient suited to hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
vegansingle-ingredientpalm-freehexane-freecold-pressed
kimiya workshop · at a glance
avocado oil
natural oils — carrier oil / emollient
- inci
- persea gratissima (avocado) oil
- role
- carrier oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; green to yellow
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · mexicofor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a rich and cushioning one of the more substantial carrier oils, suited to thirsty skin.
- b oleic-forward softening the deep-conditioning feel dry and mature skin looks for.
- c naturally green-gold brings visible richness (and a tint) to a blend.
- d slow, thorough absorb lingers long enough to actually condition.
02where formulators use it
- a dry- & mature-skin blends the heavy-lifter in a facial or body oil.
- b overnight treatments slow-absorbing richness for leave-on repair time.
- c hair masks deep conditioning for dry, coarse or curly hair.
- d balms & salves a nourishing liquid phase for barrier-style products.
- e massage for dry skin more cushion and slower slip than almond or sunflower.
03technical details
| product identity | Avocado Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Green To Yellow |
| odor | Mild, nutty |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | Mexico |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-003-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-003-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
everything a formula needs, from one bench
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.