Botanical Name: Persea Gratissima

Country of Origin: South Africa

Description: 100% pure virgin oil from the first cold pressing derived from the flesh of the avocado fruit. It is not subjected to any chemical processing.

Aspects & Characteristics: Oil of intense golden-green color with a sweet, characteristic smell of the fruit. Texture, rich.

Indications: High content of unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6, 10%) and oleic acid (omega-9, 80%). Contains a significant amount of lecithin and a high percentage of vitamins, mainly F.

Use of Avocado Oil in Beauty:

• Can be used on the face, around the eyes, and on the hair.
• Primarily indicated for dry, fragile, and mature skin.
• Can be mixed with other ingredients (shea butter, wild rose oil or other vegetable oils) for homemade cosmetics.
• Used primarily at night with gentle circular motions on the entire face, the eye area, and the neck.
• Suitable for strengthening nails and hair (as a mask).

Action:

• Extremely nourishing action, improves skin elasticity and softness, and also makes it more radiant.
• Renowned for its moisturizing and anti-wrinkle properties.
• Can be used around the eyes and neck with exceptional anti-wrinkle results.
• Creates a nourishing mask for dry and lifeless hair: apply avocado oil, strand by strand, to damp hair.
• Wrap with a warm towel and leave to act for at least ½ hour before washing. Helps against hair loss and promotes hair growth.