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.
vegan · single-ingredient · palm-free · hexane-free · cold-pressed
- inci
- persea gratissima (avocado) oil
- role
- carrier oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; green to yellow
- aroma
- mild, nutty
- solubility
- oil-miscible; insoluble in water
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
01in the workshop
- a rich and cushioning one of the more substantial carrier oils, suited to thirsty skin.
- b dry- & mature-skin blends the heavy-lifter in a facial or body oil.
- c oleic-forward softening the deep-conditioning feel dry and mature skin looks for.
- d naturally green-gold brings visible richness (and a tint) to a blend.
- e slow, thorough absorb lingers long enough to actually condition.
handle with care
Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and the skin around the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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maker reviews & questions
questions
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.
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.