When Should We Choose Avocado Oil?
O Avocado Oil It is widely used in therapeutic treatments. Well known for being an excellent vehicle – carrier – of conducting essential oil assets in the concept of aromatherapy.
However, its characteristics, which resemble the lipid structures of the skin, allow topical applications with very few restrictions on use. First, I would like to emphasize that some precautions need to be taken.
Precautions Before Using Avocado Oil
- That the vegetable oils are pure, with no additives in their formulation, such as dyes and preservatives;
- That they are in suitable packaging, in order to protect the formula, as they must not contain preservatives;
- That they are within the validity period;
- They must always be stored in a clean place;
- Keep them away from light.
Well, having observed these fundamental issues, it must be understood that these oils are not only carriers, but also active with therapeutic properties.
Fundamental Characteristics of Avocado Oil
The extraction of Avocado Oil It is obtained by cold pressing, and can be removed from the pulp, skin and seed. Naturally, it contains minerals, lipid and phenolic compounds that can vary according to the part of the fruit from which it was extracted, in addition to the species, chemotypes and geotypes.
Mineral Composition
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- Ca (calcium)
- Fe (iron)
- Zn (zinc)
- Cu (copper)
- K (potassium)
- Mg (magnesium)
- Na (sodium)
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By analyzing just two of the mineral components, we can already get an idea of the importance of this avocado vegetable oil in therapeutic applications and why it is so widely used by aromatherapists, hair therapists, beauticians and professionals in other areas of health, beauty and well-being.
The lack of Zn (zinc) can trigger hair loss, qualitative loss of the hair shafts, making them drier, in addition to leaving nails brittle, misshapen and opaque. In the body, zinc aids child growth, helps regulate thyroid function, has antioxidant action, improves immune capacity and favors the absorption of vitamin A.
Now the mineral Cu (copper) It is an essential trace element for the body of living beings. It helps in the formation of some blood cells, hormones and enzymatic reactions. It increases immune resistance, improving the absorption of Vitamin C and participating in the production of white blood cells. It has antioxidant action and promotes the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
Some studies show that phenolic compounds found in avocados are found in greater quantities in the skin and seeds than in the pulp. These compounds give avocado vegetable oil its antioxidant properties, which may vary according to the species, chemotypes and geotypes.
The presence of tocopherol – Vitamin E – reinforces these antioxidant properties and helps combat the action of free radicals. Its high concentration of beta-sitosterol also gives it bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.
Vitamin A, also present in this oil, helps maintain and balance the skin. Finally, we also have the benefits of Vitamin D, which helps to reduce expression lines, promotes skin toning and reduces epidermal sagging. It also promotes the recovery of damaged tissues and reduces the incidence of acne.
Usage Possibilities
- Antioxidant for skin and hair
- Water preservation – hydration – of the skin and hair;
- Improve skin quality in anti-aging protocols;
- Against scalp and skin disorders – psoriasis and dermatitis – for its anti-inflammatory capacity;
- Composition of synergies for auxiliary therapeutic care, to increase immune resistance;
- Joint action with essential and vegetable oils to aid in the treatment of nail disorders.
Therefore, the Avocado Oil It is an excellent active ingredient for use in hair therapy, body, facial and foot aesthetics. Its properties are very unique and at the same time it promotes a remarkable synergy with a variety of essential oils.
When I think about describing the main properties, among so many, of avocado vegetable oil, what comes to mind is: anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant and lipid replenisher.
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