How Can I Use Avocado Oil for Skin?

In this article, I cover 3 different ways to use avocado oil for skin and the best brands of avocado oil for the skin.

Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit native to Mexico and California. The oil is edible and used as an ingredient in many dishes.

Avocado oil contains high amounts of monounsaturated fats as well as vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that promotes moisture, cell renewal and regeneration, and treats various skin conditions.

When avocado oil is pressed, the end colour depends on which cultivar the avocado comes from. 

The benefits of avocado oil for the skin are numerous and it can be found as an ingredient in many skin care and hair care formulations.

What Are the Benefits of Avocado Oil for Skin Care?

1. Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory agents contained in avocado oil help treat skin conditions such as wounds, itchy skin, dry and chapped skin.

2. Avocado Oil Promoted Softness and Elasticity

Apart from vitamin E, avocado oil contains beta carotene, protein, lecithin and essential fatty acids, which promote softness, suppleness and elasticity.

3. Avocado Oil Protects Skin

Vitamins A and D protect your skin from damaging UV rays. Consider including it in your DIY natural sunscreen.

4. Suitable for the Oil Cleansing Method

Avocado oil can be used as part of the oil cleansing method for dry skin. For oilier skin types, you may benefit from other oils like jojoba oil, tamanu oil or marula oil.

5. Strengthens Weak Cuticles

If you have weak cuticles that crack easily, you can use avocado oil to massage your nails in combination with vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil.

6. Beneficial for Wrinkles and Dark Circles

Avocado oil is beneficial for wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes and is one of the primary components of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.

7. Brightens the Complexion

Avocado oil is rich in chlorophyll, which helps skin speed up healing and brighten up the complexion.

How to Use Avocado Oil for Skin Care

1. Oil Cleansing Method

Use it as one of the oils in the oil cleansing method in conjunction with a facial cleansing brush.

2. Apply to Cleansed Skin

Apply a few drops to damp skin after cleansing and massage in thoroughly.

3. Massage into Hands

Mix a few drops of avocado oil with castor oil and massage into your hands for a few minutes. Very soothing for dry hands.

Related Content: Benefits of Avocado Oil on Hair

Is Avocado Oil Good for Acne?

Applying avocado oil to face is best for dry skin. If you have very oily and/or acne-prone skin, I wouldn’t recommend avocado oil.

The best oils for oily and/or acne-prone skin types are:-

• Emu oil
• Rosehip seed oil
• Tamanu oil
• Argan oil
• Watermelon oil
• Neem oil
• Wheat germ oil
• Jojoba oil
• Kukui nut oil
• Hemp seed oil

All these oils have a comedogenic rating of 0 – 2, which means they are less likely to clog your pores.   

You can also read 30 Non-comedogenic Oils for Oily Skin for more suggestions. 

Where to Buy Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is available in refined and unrefined form. For the skin, it’s best to buy the dark green nutrient-filled version.

Some good options include Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado Oil and La Tourangelle Avocado Oil.

La Tourangelle Avocado Oil

Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil Skin Care Products

• Tre’Yours Avocado Corrective Face Cream for Her
• Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
• Kala Avocado Soap 
• Pai Skincare Avocado and Jojoba Hydrating Day Cream