Ingredient Spotlight

Avocado Oil

What It Is

A nutrient-dense oil pressed from the flesh of avocados, rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.

What It Does

Deeply moisturizes and nourishes, helps restore the skin barrier, supports elasticity, and protects against environmental stressors.

What You’ll See On The Label

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil.

Find It In

MakeUp BreakUp Cleansing Oil, Niacinamide Hydrating Body Lotion, Centella Nourishing Cream.

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Key Benefits of Avocado Oil

Deeply moisturizes and softens with high levels of oleic and linoleic acids

Strengthens the lipid barrier to improve hydration retention and elasticity

Soothes and comforts dry, sensitive, or compromised skin

About Our Formulas

Our formulations often feature it in moisturizers, cleansing balms, facial oils, and nourishing masks, where it adds emolliency and glide without heaviness. Its bioactive profile supports barrier repair and complements other lipid-rich actives such as ceramides, squalane, and shea butter.

Marketing Considerations

Ideal for hydration, barrier repair, and anti-aging positioning

Appeals to clean beauty and natural formulation markets

Evokes themes of rich nourishment, comfort, and vitality

Manufacturing & Formulation

Appearance: Greenish-golden oil with a mild, natural aroma

Compatibility: Blends easily with other oils, esters, and butters

Applications: Moisturizers, face and body oils, cleansers, hair treatments, masks

The Science of Avocado Oil

  1. Rich in monounsaturated oleic acid for deep nourishment and enhanced skin permeability
  2. Contains linoleic acid to support barrier function and smooth texture
  3. Naturally contains phytosterols and lecithin, which improve moisture retention and barrier integrity
  4. Exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that help calm irritation and redness

It deeply nourishes, softens, and supports barrier repair with essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E.

It replenishes epidermal lipids and enhances ceramide organization, reinforcing the barrier.

Yes, avocado oil pairs beautifully with squalane, jojoba, or ceramide complexes for a complete lipid profile.

Yes, it can enhance application experience, especially in creams, body butters, and oils.

Its high oleic acid content gives emollience and depth, while linoleic acid supports barrier repair.

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