Persea gratissima (Avocado) butter
AKA: Avocado Butter
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8024-32-6
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for centuries by indigenous Mesoamerican cultures for skin and hair conditioning. Spanish conquistadors noted the Aztec use of avocado for moisturizing and healing skin, later adopted into European and modern skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR