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Avocado (Persea gratissima) vegetable oil is the ultimate repair and healing oil. With its omega-9 content, it's ideal for skin lacking elasticity, and will delight dry skin. It also contains numerous vitamins (C, E, proVitamin A) and trace elements. It's an ally in the fight against those notorious free radicals so harmful to the skin. It is rich and easily absorbed.
Where to find it?
The avocado comes from Central America, particularly Mexico, and grows in subtropical regions. In France, it is grown in Corsica, and more recently in the Pyrénées Orientales and on the Côte d'Azur. Avocado oil is a popular ingredient in cosmetics and cooking, thanks to its many health and beauty benefits.
What are its cosmetic benefits?
- Good for the skin: it is rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.
- It also contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and sterols that can help deeply moisturize the skin, promote cell regeneration and reduce the signs of aging.
Does it have any other known virtues?
Rich in omega-9, avocado oil is also good for your health, particularly in preventing cardiovascular disorders.
