Description
Although avocado oil it is classed as a vegetable oil ,
it is actually a fruit since it has a stone - but none-the-less it
can yield a staggering *0% oil and in its crude form is a great oil
to use as carrier oil when performing aromatherapy 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 color as it still contains
chlorophyll and is classified as a mono-unsaturated oil.
It is often used for clients with dry or mature skins, or
people suffering from eczema or psoriasis, and is very useful when
treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and
undernourished as it is said to help with regenerating the skin and
softening the tissue.
Although it can be used pure, it is in most cases mixed with
carrier oil, such as Almond oil, or Grapes eed oil to make up *0 -
*0 % of the carrier mixture.
Applications
Avocado oil is easily absorbed 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
