Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil

AKA: Avocado Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil 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
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8024-32-6
Form
Oil
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 by Aztec and other Mesoamerican cultures for centuries in traditional skincare and hair treatments. Avocado was valued for its rich oil content and nourishing properties in cosmetic applications.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
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.
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Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR