Avocado

Carrier Oil

Persea americana

Origin: Central America, Mexico

About

A heavy, viscous carrier rich in vitamins A, D, and E with a distinctive dark green colour. It is best used in small proportions blended with lighter carriers, as its weight and viscosity can impede massage flow in larger quantities.

The Aztec civilisation used avocado oil extensively for skin and hair care. Avocados themselves have been cultivated for over 5,000 years in Mesoamerica, and the oil was considered sacred for its nourishing properties.

Benefits

✓Deeply penetrating and nourishing
✓High in vitamins A, D, and E
✓Excellent for mature or very dry skin
✓Contains avocadin for skin support
✓Supports wound healing and skin repair

Pairings (12)

Caution

Clove Bud

Avocado's heavy, penetrating nature can amplify clove bud's already high sensitisation potential. Keep clove bud to an absolute maximum of 0.25% in avocado-containing blends.

Excellent

Sweet Almond

Avocado's deep emollient richness blends well with sweet almond to create a nourishing blend ideal for dry or mature skin.

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