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Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil unsaponifiables
AKA “Avocado Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Avocado Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
91770-40-0
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
The unsaponifiable fraction of avocado oil has been studied and used in modern cosmetics since the mid-20th century for its phytosterol and vitamin E content. Recognized for promoting skin hydration and collagen support.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Avocado Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Avocado Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Octyldodecyl Avocadoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-11 Avocado Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-14 Avocado Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Sterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Avocadoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
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Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
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Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
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Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.
Dreher ML, Davenport AJ
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2013
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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
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Sterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sodium Avocadoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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 Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR