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Avocado Butter

Botanical / INCI: Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Plant part & extraction: Oil expressed from avocado pulp, then blended/hydrogenated to a soft, spreadable “butter”
Primary category: Cosmetic/topical butter (external use)
Origin: Avocado is native to Central America; oil and cosmetic butters are produced globally (incl. South Africa)

Health & Skin Benefits — Summary

Avocado Butter is a rich, cushiony emollient that melts on contact to soften, smooth, and protect dry or weather-exposed skin. Traditionally used to support the skin’s moisture barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss, it leaves a velvety, non-tacky finish and works well for dry hands, elbows, lips, and body care. In haircare, it conditions, improves slip, and helps tame frizz. It’s an excellent base for balms, butters, and massage blends, and pairs well with lighter oils for everyday use.

Detailed Benefits

Skin

  • Deep emollience for dry, rough, or flaky areas; helps reduce moisture loss.
  • Velvety occlusive layer that supports a comfortable, supple skin feel.
  • Ideal for hand, foot, and body balms; soothing after-sun/wind exposure.
  • Lip care: forms a protective layer to reduce dryness and chapping.

Hair & Scalp

  • Pre-wash mask or leave-in on ends to improve slip and softness.
  • Helps reduce the look of frizz/flyaways; adds a soft sheen.

Formulation/Carrier

  • Stable base for body butters, salves, massage bars, and lip balms.
  • Blends well at 10–70% with lighter carriers (e.g., Jojoba, Fractionated Coconut) for a softer feel.
  • Suitable carrier for low-dose essential-oil blends (see dilution below).

Herbal Energetics (topical, traditional)

  • Qualities: nourishing, slightly warming, protective, moistening.
  • Tissue state affinity: dry, rough, chapped, wind/sun-exposed skin; dry ends.

How to Use

  • Body butter/balm: Massage a pea-sized amount into clean, slightly damp skin.
  • Spot treatment (hands, elbows, heels, lips): Apply a thin layer as needed.
  • Hair pre-wash: Melt a small amount between palms; work through mid-lengths/ends; leave 20–60 min; shampoo.
  • Daily hair finish: Rub a trace between fingertips and smooth over dry ends.
  • Essential-oil dilution (optional):
    • Adults: 1–3% EO for general body use.
    • Sensitive skin/pregnancy/children: 0.25–0.5%.
    • Patch test blends before wider use.

Ingredients

Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
Note: Some suppliers offer “pure” avocado butter (avocado oil structured with its own stearins) while others use a neutral, hydrogenated plant oil base—both are cosmetic-grade and function similarly.

Quality, Storage & Shelf Life

  • Soft solid at room temperature; melts on skin.
  • Colour: off-white to pale green; low natural aroma (refined) or mild nutty/green note (unrefined).
  • Store tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight.
  • Typical shelf life: 18–24 months unopened; 12 months after opening.

Cautions

  • External use only. Avoid eye contact.
  • Patch test first, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
  • Avocado is part of the latex–fruit cross-reactivity group; use caution if you have known avocado/latex sensitivities.
  • Keep out of reach of children. Follow age-appropriate essential-oil dilutions when blending.

⚠️ Disclaimer (your wording)

Natural herbal supplement for general wellbeing. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Not evaluated by SAHPRA. Consult your healthcare professional before use.