Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)

Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)

Updated 30 January 2024

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Lauraceae
  • Country of origin: Kenya
  • Distilled part: fruit
  • Latin name: Persea americana Mill

Comedogenicity index: 0 (= not comedogenic)

Properties

  • Fabric softener
  • Skin Regenerator
  • Nourishing
  • Skin Protector
  • Preservative
  • Antioxidant

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Nutritional benefits

Avocado oil is extracted from the flesh of the avocado.

This oil has a high concentration of vitamin E and carotenoids, giving it powerful antioxidant properties.

Rich in omega 9, avocado oil also offers many health benefits, particularly in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Indications