AVOCADO OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Persea Americana
	Common Name	:	Avocado oil, Calavos oil
	CAS #	:	8024-32-6
	Plant Parts Used	:	Seeds
	Extraction Method	:	Cold Pressed
	Color & Odor	:	Colorless oily thick liquid with bland odor

Description :
The tree grows to 20 m (65 ft), with alternately arranged, evergreen leaves, 12-25 cm long. The pear-shaped fruit is botanically a berry. It is a rich heavy oil, that is deeply penetrating.

Constituents & Specifications :
Avocado oil has various chemical compounds that include flavoids, tannins,Pantothenic acid, lecithin, fatty acids which include Palmitic, Palmitoleic, Stearic, Oleic, Linoleic.
Specific Gravity : 0.90900 - 0.91900 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.45700 - 1.47200 @ 20°C

Properties :
It's properties include regenerative, astringent, carminative, very penetrating and a superb emollient.

Benefits & Uses :

• Avocado oil is a penetrating oil that is easily absorbed and suitable for all skin types. It is an effective skin moisturizer due to its regenerating and structuring abilities.
• It is also believed to be an effective sexual stimulant and is used to make ointments aimed at delaying old age.
• The oil is used as hair-dressing and is employed in making facial creams, hand lotions and fine soap.