Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil unsaponifiables

Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil unsaponifiables 1
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AKA: Avocado Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, 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 #
91770-40-0
Form
Oil
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 Hair
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
The unsaponifiable fraction of avocado oil has been studied and used in modern cosmetics since the mid-20th century for its phytosterol and vitamin E content. Recognized for promoting skin hydration and collagen support.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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