Avocado Oil (Persea Americana)

The oil is extracted by solvent extraction of the pulp of the avocado fruit and is greenish in color with a faint odor. It is imported from Spain. It is primarily used in cosmetics, hair conditioners and suntan lotions. It is used in the cosmetic industry because it soothes the skin and helps transport active substances into the skin, Avocado Oil has high concentrations of Vitamins A, D and E. It has the highest penetration rate and is comprised mostly of Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic acids, as well as Palmitic and Palmitoleic Acids, Lecithin, Phytosterol and Carnotinoids.