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Avocado Oil
ORY® product lines:
☑ Skincare
☑ Haircare
☑ Handmade Soap
☑ Cosmetics — full dual-use ingredient
Avocado oil is pressed from the flesh (not the seed) of Persea americana and is one of the richest, most penetrating carrier oils — high in oleic acid, with unusually large amounts of unsaponifiable matter (sterols, vitamins A, D, and E, squalene, and chlorophyll) that give it repair and anti-inflammatory value beyond its fatty acids. Avocado oil promoted collagen synthesis and wound healing in animal studies [1], and reviews list it among plant oils with barrier-repair and anti-inflammatory activity [2, 3]. Its deep green, buttery character suits very dry, mature, and sun-damaged skin, dry hair and scalps, and rich soap and cosmetic formulations.
What is Avocado Oil made of?
Avocado oil is cold-pressed from dried fruit pulp (unrefined, green) or refined (pale, odorless). Composition [1, 3]:
- Oleic acid (60–70%): Deeply penetrating emollient.
- Palmitic (12–20%), palmitoleic (3–9%), linoleic (10–15%) acids: Structural and barrier.
- Unsaponifiables (2–6%): β-sitosterol, vitamins A, D, E, squalene, lecithin, chlorophyll: Repair, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
- Comedogenic rating ~2–3; shelf life 12 months.
- Soap data: SAP ~0.133 g NaOH/g; conditioning, creamy lather, adds mildness; 5–20% of oils.
What skin type is best suited for Avocado Oil?
Avocado suits dry, mature, and damaged skin best:
- Dry: Deeply nourishing; the classic very-dry-skin oil.
- Mature: Sterols and vitamins support collagen and repair [1].
- Sensitive: Anti-inflammatory; eczema-prone and sun-damaged skin.
- Normal: Rich night oil or body oil.
- Combination: Dry zones only.
- Oily: Too rich; use sparingly or avoid on the face.
- Acne-prone: Moderately comedogenic; avoid on the face.
What hair type is best suited for Avocado Oil?
Avocado is a deep-conditioning oil for dry, thick, and coily hair:
- Dry or damaged: Avocado coats and softens the fiber, reducing moisture loss and mechanical breakage.
- Curly and coily: Sealing oil over water-based leave-ins (LOC/LCO method).
- Color-treated or chemically processed: Replenishes lipids stripped by chemical services.
- Straight and wavy: Too heavy for fine hair; reserve for thick, dry, or coily hair.
- Oily scalp: Lengths and ends only.
- Sensitive scalp: Neutral carrier for scalp actives; patch test.
- Dandruff-prone, mature or thinning: Carrier for rosemary, peppermint, or tea tree scalp treatments.
What are the benefits of Avocado Oil?
Avocado oil’s benefits are supported by animal studies and reviews [1–3]:
- Deep moisturization: Penetrating oleic acid and rich unsaponifiables.
- Collagen and wound-healing support: Increased collagen and healing in animal models [1].
- Anti-inflammatory: Sterols and vitamins calm irritation [2].
- Barrier repair: Lipids and lecithin restore the barrier.
- Antioxidant: Vitamins A, E, and chlorophyll.
- Hair deep conditioning: Penetrates the fiber; softens coarse hair.
- Soap: Creamy, mild, conditioning lather; natural green (unrefined).
- Sun-damaged skin support: Traditional after-sun and repair oil.
Dual use across ORY® product lines
Avocado serves all four ORY® lines as a rich repair oil.
| ORY® line | Dual use? | How it is used | Typical level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ORY® Skincare |
Yes |
Rich night oils, creams, balms, body butters, eye-area oils, after-sun. |
5–50% |
|
ORY® Haircare |
Yes |
Deep-conditioning masks, hair oils for coily/thick hair, scalp treatments. |
5–50% |
|
ORY® Handmade Soap |
Yes |
Conditioning recipe oil. |
5–20% of oils |
|
ORY® Cosmetics |
Yes |
Lip balms, cream sticks, rich foundations. |
5–20% |
Pros and cons of Avocado Oil
Pros
Cons
- Rich in unsaponifiables: Repair value beyond fatty acids [1].
- Deeply penetrating: Very dry skin and coarse hair.
- Good soap performance: Creamy, mild lather.
- Stable: 12-month shelf life.
- Four-line utility: All ORY® products.
- Heavy: Not for oily/acne-prone faces or fine hair.
- Green color and scent (unrefined): Refined for neutral products.
- Moderate comedogenicity: 2–3.
- Cost: Moderate–premium.
What is the best application of Avocado Oil?
Avocado is a rich repair and deep-conditioning oil:
- Night face oil: For dry/mature skin; with rosehip.
- Body butter: 10–20% with shea.
- Eye-area oil: Small amount PM.
- Deep hair mask: With banana or shea; 30 minutes.
- Soap: 5–20%.
- Cosmetics: Lip balm; cream stick.
Peer-reviewed references
- de Oliveira AP, Franco ES, Rodrigues Barreto R, et al. Effect of semisolid formulation of Persea americana Mill (avocado) oil on wound healing in rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013;2013:472382.
- Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018;19(1):70.
- Vaughn AR, Clark AK, Sivamani RK, Shi VY. Natural oils for skin-barrier repair: ancient compounds now backed by modern science. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2018;19(1):103–117.
Disclaimer:
The information on this page is provided by ORY International, LC for educational purposes only. It summarizes published research about avocado oil as an ingredient, including laboratory and animal studies and clinical studies of formulas that may differ from ORY® products. Results from these studies may not apply to every person or to ORY® products. This page is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a dermatologist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider.
ORY® Skincare, Haircare, Handmade Soap, and Cosmetics products are cosmetics. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or condition, including eczema, acne, wounds, dandruff, hair loss, or any other condition. References to FDA or Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) findings describe the ingredient, not ORY® products, and do not mean FDA has reviewed or approved any ORY® product.
Results vary by skin and scalp type, formulation, and use. Allergy to this oil is uncommon, and any cosmetic can cause irritation, sometimes from other ingredients. Always patch test, follow label directions, and stop use if irritation occurs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are buying for a child, consult a healthcare provider before use.
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