Avocado Oil Benefits

Persea gratissima - Avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, lecithin, and phytosterols (plant hormones), all of which can have a healing effect on the body, inside and out. The oil is highly moisturizing and revitalizing for the skin. Whether you eat it or use it topically, avocado is deeply nourishing and can help to fight free radicals linked with illness and premature skin aging.
Avocado Fruit Oil
This dark green oil is pressed from the flesh of the avocado fruit. Avocado oil is delicate and should be stored in a cool place, in a dark bottle. It is best used at a 10 percent dilution with other carrier oils.
Avocado Fruit
As well as being rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, D, and E, pantothenic acid, protein, lecithin, and fatty acids, avocados are also high in antioxidants.

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Avocado Eat avocados for a good source of biotin, a deficiency of which can lead to dry skin and brittle hair and nails. The fruit is full of nourishing nutrients and helps fight the free radicals that cause disease and age skin prematurely.

Oil Add the oil to a salad to significantly increase the absorption of two skin-protecting antioxidants—lycopene and beta-carotene—by 200-400 percent.

Avocado oil adds luster and shine to a tired or dull complexion.

Organic Avocado Oil

Hair and Skin Conditioner Avocado oil helps to hydrate parched skin and aids the regeneration of skin cells. A high fatty-acid content means the oil is great for conditioning rough skin on feet, knees, or elbows and repairing hair damaged by styling, sun, or harsh winter weather. It can be applied neat to small areas of very dry skin, but for everyday use try it as a 10-25 percent blend with lighter oils as it has a high viscosity. Mash fresh avocado into a smooth paste for a deeply nourishing and soothing facial mask for all skin types. Leave it on the skin for 20 minutes, then wash off to reveal glowing skin.
Protects Skin Used regularly, avocado oil can help prevent or minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Apply with damp hands straight after your bath or shower.
Combat signs of aging Avocado oil adds luster and shine to a tired or dull complexion. Fatty acids and phytosterols (plant hormones) help replenish and revitalize mature skin. protects from the sun While avocado oil cannot be used as a sunscreen on its own, it can boost protection to both skin and hair during sun exposure. The oil can also help to alleviate the pain of sunburn.