Description Avocado oil benefits for skin 1. Moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier Like most oils, avocado is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties. It sits on top of the skin, acting as an occlusive to seal in hydration and prevent transepidermal water loss. It is an excellent source of enrichment for dry, damaged, or chapped skin. The oleic acid in avocado oil helps to increase collagen synthesis, which helps your body grow new, healthy skin cells and leads to a stronger skin barrier overall. Plus, since the ingredient is rich in healthy fats, it will also help to strengthen the lipid bilayer of your skin. 2. Decreases inflammation Studies have shown that avocado can act as a powerful anti-inflammatory by decreasing the number of inflammatory cells in your skin during the wound healing process, which means the ingredient can be helpful in calming inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and even acne. 3. Protects against free-radical damage Thanks to the fact that it’s packed with vitamins C and E, avocado acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect your skin from free-radical damage from environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution. How to use avocado oil Avocado oil can be applied directly to the skin as a moisturizer, or it can be used in many skincare formulations including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, face oils, and body oils. Warnings: Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Disclaimer LIHM strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings, and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by LIHM. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.
