Avocado Vegetable Oil "persea gratissima"

The history of the avocado dates back to pre-Hispanic times, where it was used as food and medicine in several Mesoamerican cultures. The ancient Mayans and Aztecs considered the avocado a symbol of fertility and wealth.

Avocado vegetable oil, also known as avocado oil, is extracted from the pulp and seed of the fruit of the tree Persea gratissima, native to Central America and Mexico. This oil is rich in essential fatty acids (such as linoleic and oleic acid), vitamins A, D and E, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

The properties of avocado vegetable oil They are diverse. It is moisturizing, emollient, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-wrinkle. It is ideal for mature and dry skin, as it helps maintain skin elasticity and moisture, reduce wrinkles and blemishes.

Avocado oil has multiple applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, soaps and hair care products. It is also used in the production of products for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema.

The method of obtaining avocado vegetable oil is by cold pressing the pulp or seed of the avocado. fruit. The resulting oil is greenish-yellow in color and has a mild aroma.

The botanical name of the avocado tree is Persea gratissima. The INCI (English name for cosmetic ingredients) of avocado oil is Persea Gratissima Oil. The CAS number (chemical registration number) is 8024-32-6.

The main chemical components of avocado vegetable oil are oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic fatty acids, as well as vitamin E and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein. These components give the oil its nutritional and therapeutic properties.