Avocado Oil

TYPE OF INGREDIENT​
Moisturizer
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Lotions, hair conditioners, lip products.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AVOCADO OIL?

Avocado oil is rich in oleic and essential fatty acids, which stimulate collagen production and decrease inflammation. Avocado oil also contains antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect skin from sun damage and improve skin elasticity. There are also benefits to the hair, including lubrication, preventing breakage and enhancing shine.

WHAT IS AVOCADO OIL?

Avocado oil is taken from the flesh of an avocado.

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IS AVOCADO OIL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?

Yes, however those with seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff may want to avoid putting it on the scalp.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Seborrheic dermatitis

Sources:

Lin T, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci 2017 Dec 27;19(1):70.

Mariwalla, Kavita. Cosmeceutical Compendium. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2018.

Stroud, Kaleena. “Your favorite superfood just got better: Avocado Oil Benefits for Skin & Hair?” Dermstore , 2021.

Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, FAAD

Author

Shilpi Khetarpal, MD is an ASDS fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologist who is an associate professor in dermatology and the Director of Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology at Cleveland Clinic. She did her dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic and an ASDS fellowship in Moh’s micrographic surgery, lasers and cosmetic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA. She has presented at both local and national professional meetings and has authored numerous book chapters in dermatologic textbooks including editing a book on Platelet Rich Plasma and published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is actively involved in numerous organizations including the Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons, Ohio Dermatological Association, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.