Description-
Avocado is a flowering plant belongs to Lauraceae, scientifically know as Persea Americana. Avocado tree grows up to 20m having leaves 12-25cm, flowers are greenish yellow and pear shaped fruit called avocado, large berry containing a single seed. It is native to South Central Mexico.
Extraction-
Avocado oil is extracted by pressing the fruit of Persea Americana. Avocado oil is edible oil.
Composition-
It is rich in Vitamin B, K, C AND E, minerals Potassium, Lecithin, zeaxanthin, carotenoids, phytosterol and fatty acids such as oleic acid, Palmitic acid, linoleic acid.
Properties-
Avocado oil is rich heavy oils, green in color, nutty in aroma, sweet and thick, waxy feel to skin.
Blending-
It nicely mixes with other essential oils such as geranium, ylang ylang, frankincense, rosemary, palmarosa, cedar wood etc and other carrier oil – olive oil, Shea butter, baobab, rosehip and wheat germ oil.
Uses-
- It is used to reduce fines lines and wrinkles.
- It rehydrates and nourishes damaged sundried skin so recommended in skin care products such as Lip balm, body butter etc.
- It is used to enhance absorption of carotenoids and other nutrients.
- It is used for skin care as it has high amount of proteins, contain sterolin and unsaturated fats so it facilitates softening of skin and to reduce age spots.
- It is used for lubrication and in cosmetics.
- It is used as ingredient in other dishes and cooking oil.
- It is used in lotions and creams because it regenerates and moisturizing properties to it relieve dry and itchy skin.
- It boosts scalp health so it helps to clear scaly skin and stimulate hair growth.
- It is used to reduce stretch mark.
- It is used in aromatherapy as it is carrier for other essential oil.
- It is used to heal diaper rashes and facilitate healing of wounds and burns to skin.
- It is used for skin disease treatment such as eczema and psoriasis.
- It increases collagen production so help to keep skin, plump and decrease the effect of aging.
- It has antioxidant such as Vit. A, D & E so it is good for dry or aged skin.
Specification of Avocado Oil:
Organoleptic Properties:
Description – Clear bright yellow oily liquid
Solubility – Miscible with light petroleum
Physico-Chemical Properties:
Specific Gravity – 0.910 – 0.925
Refractive Index – 1.460 – 1.480
Acid Value – max. 1.0 KOH g/oil
Peroxide Value – max. 15.0
Saponification Value – 175 – 200
Iodine Value – 70 – 100
Water – max 1.0%
Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place.
