Avocado Oil

Aromatherapy is a common form of alternative medicine that has been used effectively to affect a person’s mood or health.



For this purpose, a variety of oils and aromatic compounds are used. One such aromatherapy oil is avocado oil. Avocado oil is one of the few oils not derived from seeds, but is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit.

Avocado oil is usually massaged onto the skin during aromatherapy sessions for therapeutic results.



It is known to be deeply penetrating and therefore has outstanding regenerative properties. As this oil penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils, it is easier to transport nutrients through the outer epidermis of the skin and finally into the dermis.

Avocado Oil Benefits.
This oil protects the skin against any form of infection as avocado sugars produce an antimicrobial layer over the skin. It is therefore effective in relieving the dryness and itching associated with skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.



It is also effective in accelerating the healing process in small cuts and bruises.

Avocado oil for aging skin.
Avocado oil can help reduce the chances of wrinkles, and subsequently aging. This is because it contains certain anti-oxidant agents that help boost the collagen in the top layer of the skin. Collagen increases skin strength and elasticity. Avocado oil is also high in sterolins, which are reputed to help heal sun damage and scars. Thus, given its emollient properties, it is ideal for dry, damaged and dehydrated skin and acts well for the rejuvenation of the skin.
 
It is also rich is lecithin, a fatty acid that helps keep the skin soft and moisturised. Avocado oil contains high levels of vitamins, especially Vitamin E and Vitamin A. While Vitamin E is known to protect skin cells from free radicals, Vitamin A is useful in neutralizing the harmful elements in our skin.

Avocado oil can be mixed with other oils for beneficial effects. As a carrier oil, avocado oil usually goes well with olive oil. This mixture of avocado olive oil is very popular in aromatherapy sessions due to the tremendous healing and preserving properties of both these oils. Another variant commonly used is organic avocado oil. Organic avocadoes are grown without the use of any preservatives, thus reducing the chemical content in this fruit and making it more refreshing for use.

Not only is avocado oil great for skin massages, it can also be used in your hair. Unruly and brittle hair will benefit from the nourishing properties of avocado and regain shine and texture.