Persea Gratissima Oil

Rating:very good

INCI name

  • PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL,

Alternative names

  • Avocado Oil,
  • Avocadoöl,
  • Avocado Oleum,
  • Oleum Avocado,
  • Oleum Perseae,
  • Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil,
  • Avocado Öl,
  • Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Oil,
  • Persea Gratissima Butter,
  • Persea Gratissima Fruit Oil,
  • Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter,
  • Persea Gratissima Avokado Oil,

Origin

  • biotechnological,

Definition

  • Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, and palmitic,

INCI function

  • emollient,

Substance category

  • Nutrients,

Characteristics

  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • Very highly recommended material
  • Good care effects
  • Nutrient

CAS-No.

  • 8024-32-6,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 232-428-0,

Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 54

Avocado oil has an unusually good caring effect due to its high share of non-saponific agents.

Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 130

The oil shows itself to have a good relaxing capability, good absorption in the skin and a hydrating effect. It contains triglycerides, which are estered with 85% unsaturated fatty acids. In the fatty acids, 6-65% of the fatty acids and 6-10% of the lineolic acids have Vitamins A and E as further components, phytoesterols, squalane, lecithin and saturated long-chain carbohydrates.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hautgesundheit (DGfH)

Almost all skin and aging problems are due to nutritional deficiencies of the skin. That is why nutrient suppliers such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, secondary plant substances and high-quality essential fatty acids in cosmetic products are of great importance for healthy skin