Avocado (Persea Americana), Available in 100 ml Spray bottle

100 ml - £6.25

The oil is highly nourishing action, with high penetrating ability and rejuvenating properties. Due to the high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids, it restores the protective functions of the epidermis and has a high biological activity, soothes and softens rough and scaly skin. Recommended for dry and aging skin to quickly restore the elasticity and integrity of the skin in small scratches and inflammation in skin dryness as well as strengthen and nourish hair and nails.

More information:
Botanical Name: Persea Americana
Common Name: Avocado
Family Name: Lauraceae
Source: Fruit
Aroma: strong and distinctive smell.
Colour: dark green.
Country of origin: Central and South America.
Chemical Type: Contains oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, vitamins A, C, D, E, K, PP, B2, etc.

Properties:
Contains lecithin (which are an important part of all body membranes), saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
High vitamin content: A,B,C.
High in oleic and palmitic acids, also contains linoleic and linolenic acids.

Advantages
Stores well (because it contains a natural antioxidant)
Emollient (softens and smoothes skin)
Good for dry and/or wrinkled skin
Unrefined

Disadvantages
Can become sticky during massage
Has a strong and distinctive smell.

Applications
Select the essential oils to be used and add the required amount to the carrier oil. Blend together well and apply to the area to be treated using preferred massage techniques.
For massage: on the face, neck, décolleté and other parts of the body: Place the oil on the fingertips and massaged with smooth moves on clean, dry skin.

Storage: cool and dark place at 7-25C. At low temperature the oil gets darker and thicker, when heated the oil returns to normal. In a improper storage room, the oil starts to become rancid. It is recommended that within three months after opening the bottle, the oil should be used.

Never tested on animals.

Note: Any reference to a disease or condition name does not indicate a treatment for this disease or condition. Carrier oils are without therapeutic indications. The information provided is for educational purposes only.