murphyPersea gratissima (Avocado) oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Avocado Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
OriginNative to Central America, Mexico. Derived from avocado fruit grown primarily in Central America and Mexico, belonging to the Lauraceae family. Extracted through cold-pressing the fruit, followed by saponification and separation to isolate unsaponifiable matter.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR