Avocado Oil

Carrier Oil · Persea americana

Avocado Oil

The deeply nourishing one

A rich, deep-green oil pressed from the flesh of the avocado — heavy, penetrating and packed with the fatty acids and vitamins dry, mature skin loves. Hover any measure to see where avocado sits on the scale.

Weight
Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Slow
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Rich
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
High
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Unusually, avocado oil is pressed from the fruit's flesh rather than a seed. The result is a thick, deep-green oil exceptionally rich in oleic acid and skin-loving nutrients.

It's a heavyweight nourisher — slow to absorb but deeply conditioning — which makes it a favourite for very dry, mature or weather-stressed skin.

Quick Facts

Botanical namePersea americana
OriginCentral America
SourceFruit flesh
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourDeep green
ComedogenicLow (2)
Also calledAlligator-pear oil
Where it comes from

The Tree & The Fruit

Avocado tree

The Avocado Tree

A subtropical evergreen native to Central America, bearing the dense, nutrient-rich fruit now prized worldwide.

Avocado fruit

The Fruit

Uniquely, it's the green flesh — not the stone — that's pressed to yield avocado's rich, dark oil.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Avocado is oleic-rich and heavy, built for deep conditioning. The typical breakdown:

Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
60%
Palmitic Acid saturated
18%
Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
12%
Palmitoleic Acid Omega-7 · monounsaturated
5%
Beyond Fatty Acids

Avocado's nourishing reputation lives in its minor fraction:

Vitamins A, D & E
A nutrient density behind avocado's restorative, conditioning reputation.
Phytosterols
Plant sterols that support the skin barrier and help soothe.
Chlorophyll
The pigment behind its deep-green colour and a marker of a minimally refined oil.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Deeply Nourishing

A heavyweight conditioner for very dry, mature or stressed skin.

Vitamin-Rich

Naturally high in skin-loving vitamins A, D and E.

Barrier Support

Penetrates to help soften and replenish a compromised barrier.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Avocado is one of our richest carriers — we use it where a blend needs serious nourishment and cushion.

A little goes a long way; it lends real body and depth to balms and treatment oils.

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