AVOCADO OIL  (Persea americana)

Although classed as a vegetable oil, the avocado is really a fruit since it has a stone.

It yields a staggering 35% oil and in its crude form is a great oil to use as carrier oil when performing massage.

It is a rich heavy oil, that is deeply penetrating and rich in vitamins A and D, lecithin, potassium as well as vitamin E.

The crude Avocado oil is green in colour as it still contains chlorophyll and is classified as a mono-unsaturated oil.

It is often used for people with dry or mature skins, or those suffering from eczema or psoriasis, and is very useful when treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and undernourished.

It is also claimed to help with regenerating the skin and softening the tissue. Although it can be used on its own,  it is usually mixed with another carrier oil, such as Almond oil, or Grapeseed oil to make up 10 - 30 % of the carrier mixture.

Avocado oil easily absorbs into deep tissue, and with its wonderful emollient properties, makes it ideal for mature skins as well as helping to relieve the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema.

All Pure Earth's Carrier Oils are 100% Pure.