Hydrogenated avocado oil is an oily compound obtained by distillation from the Avocado plant (Persea gratissima) belonging to the Lauraceae family.
It appears as a yellowish oily liquid.
Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of
- Folic acid
- Flavonoids
- Terpenoids
- Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, B9
- Vitamin A, E, K
with antioxidant properties.
A cosa serve e dove si usa
Cosmetica
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
