Description
Avocado wax starts with avocado oil pressed from the flesh of Persea americana, often from fruit too ripe or marked for market. Specialist processors then turn that oil into a solid wax. It is off-white to pale cream with almost no scent and is hard at room temperature. Formulators use it in place of beeswax to thicken and firm lip balms, solid perfumes, body bars, creams and hair pomades.
Details
| Source | Avocado (Persea americana) fruit oil |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mexico and other growing countries |
| Processing | Oil pressed, then hardened into wax |
| Texture | Hard, waxy |
| Melting point | About 60 to 70°C |
| Ingredients | Avocado wax |
How to use
- Lip balm: melt with butters and oils; start with about 15 to 25% wax for a firm stick.
- Solid perfume: melt with a carrier oil and add essential oils once slightly cooled.
- Creams: add a small amount to the oil phase for body.
Store in a cool, dry place.
FAQs
Can I use it instead of beeswax?
Yes. It is a plant-based wax that firms balms and bars in a similar way.
Does it smell of avocado?
Almost not at all.
How do I melt it?
Warm it gently in a double boiler with your other oils and butters.
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