Avocado oil
Avocado oil is a rich, nourishing carrier oil pressed from the fruit of the avocado. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it delivers intense moisture without feeling greasy, making it a favourite in creams, serums, face oils and hair masks.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics, avocado oil acts as an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin while reinforcing the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Its natural fatty acid profile and high vitamin content allow it to penetrate well, leaving skin supple and hair glossy and manageable. Formulators value it for its ability to improve product texture and provide a luxurious skin feel in both rinse-off and leave-on formulations.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises dry skin
- Helps soften rough patches and elbows
- Adds shine and softness to dry or damaged hair
- Calms and soothes irritated skin
- Improves skin elasticity appearance
- Provides a non-greasy nourishing feel
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Avocado oil is obtained by pressing the fleshy pulp of the avocado fruit (Persea americana), a tree native to Central America and now widely cultivated in warm climates including Spain, Israel and South Africa.