Avocado Wax – 9oz (266ml)

Description

Avocado Wax is made from fresh avocado. This is a thick, deep green-colored oil that may turn solid in colder temperatures. It is a good skincare oil to use in combination with lighter oils.

Common English Name: Avocado.

Botanical Name: Persea americana.

Plant Family: Lauraceae.

Method of Extraction: Expressed from the dried flesh of avocado pears.

Origin: Indigenous to tropical and sub-tropical countries of the America.

Plant Description: A tall, tropical tree with alternate leaves, green-yellow flowers and a pear-shaped fruit (which contains the large kernel).

Main Chemical Components: Oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid.

Blends Well With: Other carrier oils; essential oils.

Uses: Moisturize skin, damaged skin, irritated skin, moisturize hair, sensitive skin.

Fun Fact: Folklore promoted avocado as an aphrodisiac although this claim has not been factually verified.

Cautions for Use: None noted for general aromatherapy use.