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Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil
AKA “Avocado Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil
AKA: Avocado Oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
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
See origin →
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Final Report of the Safety Assessment for Avocado Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Avocado Oil PEG-11 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters
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Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
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Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
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Hydrogenated Avocado Oil
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Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
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Octyldodecyl Avocadoate
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PEG-11 Avocado Glycerides
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PEG-14 Avocado Glycerides
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Sterols
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Sodium Avocadoate
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Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
→
Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
→
Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
→
Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
→
Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-11 Avocado Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Sterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sodium Avocadoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Protective effects of avocado peel and seed extracts against UVB-damaged fibroblasts for the development of an anti-photoaging nanoemulgel.
Thungmungmee S, Wisidsri N
Scientific reports, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR