Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Commercial Aliases: Lipovol™ A, Cropure™ Avocado
Quick Specs:
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INCI Name: Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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CAS Number: 8024-32-6
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Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to vivid emerald green liquid (color density dictates refinement level; cold-pressed raw material retains green hue).
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Odor: Mild, characteristic nutty aroma.
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Recommended pH Range: N/A (Anhydrous lipid). Stable in emulsion environments ranging from pH 3.0 to 8.0.
Executive Summary: Persea Gratissima Oil is a highly substantive, nutrient-dense botanical lipid utilized in advanced dermatological and cosmetic formulations. As a robust source of essential fatty acids, it is exceptionally rich in oleic acid (up to 70%) and functions as a high-palmitoleic lipid, making it highly compatible with native human sebum. Available in a premium cold-pressed avocado extraction, this botanical oil (often referred to in Asian supply chains as 牛油果油 or 鳄梨油) retains a high fraction of unsaponifiables, specifically plant sterols (phytosterols) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and E), which are critical for epidermal reconstruction.
Formulators specify Persea Gratissima over standard carrier oils like sunflower or sweet almond when engineering biomimetic lipid architectures intended for severe barrier dysfunction. Its unique fatty acid profile provides superior trans-epidermal penetration compared to heavier triglycerides, allowing it to act as an efficient carrier vehicle for oil-soluble active ingredients. Furthermore, the elevated phytosterol content directly accelerates skin barrier repair by mimicking endogenous cholesterol, suppressing pro-inflammatory cascades, and drastically reducing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) without relying on heavy, suffocating petrochemical occlusives.
Formulation Guidelines:
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Recommended Usage Rate: 1.0% – 10.0% in standard facial emulsions; up to 100% in anhydrous balms, lipid serums, or massage oils.
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Solubility: Soluble in cosmetic oils, squalane, silicone fluids, and non-polar esters. Insoluble in water.
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Phase Integration: Add to the heated oil phase (up to 80°C) for standard refined grades. For unrefined, cold-pressed variants, incorporate during the cool-down phase (<40°C) to prevent the degradation of heat-labile unsaponifiables and preserve the natural color profile.
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Oxidative Stability: Moderate to high. It is highly recommended to formulate with an antioxidant system (e.g., 0.1% – 0.5% Tocopherol or Rosemary Oleoresin Extract) to prolong shelf life and prevent rancidity in the finished formulation.
Primary Applications:
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Biomimetic barrier repair creams and overnight recovery masks.
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Anhydrous lipid serums and facial oils targeting compromised stratum corneum.
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Heavy-duty body emulsions and body butters for clinically dry or mature skin.
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High-performance lip treatments and balms requiring substantive emolliency.
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Pre-shampoo hair treatments designed to penetrate the hair cuticle.
