Avocado Oil

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Avocado is scientifically known as Persea gratissima, and its oil is rich in essential fatty acids that are beneficial for skin health. These include omega-3 linolenic acid, omega-6 linoleic acid, oleic acid, and beta-sitosterol, which help to maintain skin moisture and prevent dehydration. Moreover, avocado oil contains natural antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, D, and E that soothe and nourish the skin. It has also been shown to enhance the hydroxyproline content in compromised skin, which reinforces a firm feeling and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier. Additionally, the oil extracted from avocado seeds contains polyphenols like catechin, epicatechin, and 3-leucoanthocyanidins that work together to neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from damage.

Avocado_oil (Wikipedia)

Avocado oil is an edible oil extracted from the pulp of avocados, the fruit of Persea americana. It is used as an edible oil both raw and for cooking, where it is noted for its high smoke point. It is also used for lubrication and in cosmetics.

Avocado oil

Avocado oil has an exceptionally high smoke point: 250 °C (482 °F) for unrefined oil and 271 °C (520 °F) for refined.[better source needed] The exact smoke point depends heavily on the quality of refinement and the way the oil is stored.

Synonyms:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado)
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