Crafter's Choice™ Avocado Oil

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Avocado Oil

Directions:
Measure and add to formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:

Cold & Hot Process Soaps: 5-10%
Lip Products: 2-10%
Lotions & Creams: 2-5%
Massage Oils: 25-100%

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Posted By: Tiffany   |   October 29, 2020

"Is this oil refined? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer Yes, this oil is refined.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2020

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Posted By: Misty   |   June 06, 2020

"If im making a body oil with just avocado oil and fragrance , can I? or do i need to add anything else to the formula. they will be made in 4oz bottles."

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Staff Answer These two ingredients should mix together well. If, for some reason, they separate you might need to add FO/EO Modifier.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 08, 2020

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Posted By: Delaney   |   September 07, 2017

"Could this be used in melt and pour goats milk soap?"

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Staff Answer You can add a small amount of oil to the melt and pour soap but this will cut down on the amount of lather the soap will make.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2017

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Posted By: Sandy   |   April 16, 2016

"What can I use as a substitute? "

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Staff Answer Grapeseed oil is a good substitute but it depends on what type of product you are making. If you are making CP soap make sure to run your new formulation through a lye calculator.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 21, 2016

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Posted By: Derek   |   April 02, 2014

"Is this considered food grade?"

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Staff Answer While some of our products may be considered food grade we are not an FDA approved food repackaging facility. Many of our products are repackaged in a warehouse with other products that are not food grade or safe for consumption. Due to these factors there is a possibility of cross-contamination and we cannot recommend any of our repackaged products as food grade.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 04, 2014

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The crafter's choice cocoa butter comes in the original crafter's choice sealed package and if you go to their website they say they only use food grade and cosmetic grade material. You might want to try asking them.

Posted By: eliza   |   Date: January 16, 2016

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Posted By: Bree   |   January 02, 2015

"Is this oil sent to me in a gallon jug or a bucket?"

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Staff Answer This oil is packaged in a bottle or jug depending on the size ordered.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 02, 2015

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Posted By: Jennifer   |   November 20, 2014

"Is this Avocado Oil fair-trade, or at least is this purchased ethically from Mexico? "

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Staff Answer As of 2014 our suppliers do not belong to the Fair Trade Association. Fair Trade is an association that assists small farmers build sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. These smaller farms typically are not able to supply the bulk amount needed to meet our annual purchase needs. All additional documentation we have on this product can be found on the product overview page under the MSDS/IFRA Documents tab.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 21, 2014

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Posted By: Red Forest   |   October 20, 2014

"Hi, i am allergic to avocado. Instead of avocado what else oil i can use? Thank you."

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Staff Answer Feel free to substitute any of the other base or specialty oils we offer. Just be sure to keep the proportions the same and you should have no issues.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 21, 2014

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You can use Olive Oil for a substitute. It works just as well and has the closest resemblance to Avocado Oil.

Posted By: Audriana   |   Date: October 21, 2014

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Many people like hemp oil. Any light oil (sunflower, jojoba, olive, etc.) could be substituted.

Posted By: emmelou   |   Date: October 29, 2014

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You could also try sweet almond oil :)

Posted By: heather   |   Date: November 04, 2014

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Posted By: Melissa   |   September 26, 2014

"Is the avocado oil food grade or cosmetic grade? "

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Staff Answer Wholesale Supplies Plus is a cosmetic supplier and the facility is not certified by the FDA for food repackaging. For this reason we do not claim our products to be "food grade" and do not recommend ingestion.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 26, 2014

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Posted By: Alexxis   |   November 25, 2013

"What is the shelf life of this Avocado oil? "

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Staff Answer If properly stored, the Avocado Oil is best if used by one year from date of purchase.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 25, 2013

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Proper storage includes minimum air space in the container and little exposure to light and heat. Should be usable at least a year under those conditions.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Jeaninne   |   January 07, 2014

"How much can I use for making soap?"

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It depends on the other oils used in the recipe and what qualities you want in your soap. Use WSP's Lye Calculator - it is very useful in creating a recipe. Soap made with 100% avocado oil would be conditioning and creamy, but not very cleansing.

Posted By: Amanda   |   Date: January 07, 2014

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Staff Answer We recommend using for Cold & Hot Process Soaps: 5-10%. This information is located on the Directions tab of the product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 03, 2014

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Avocado oil is a heavy, green, rich, moisturizing oil that has a high percentage of unsaponifiables (the portions of the oil that don't react with the lye to form soap,) so it's a good oil to superfat with! It's often used in soap recipes for people with sensitive skin. I usually only use around 5-30%!

Posted By: Heather   |   Date: February 03, 2014

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I see the effects at 5%. It really shines around 10%. If you wanted serious conditioning, you could go up to 20-30%. I'd use with at least 50% hard oils so all that goodness doesn't melt away to quickly. If you want bubble, add some coconut. Pull up the soap calculator and play!

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   January 28, 2014

"Would this be good for dry facial skin?"

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It's great for dry skin, including the face. It's one of the oils that is very low on the list for clogging pores. It would be a nice addition because it's loaded with Vitamin E.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: January 29, 2014

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Its use is very beneficial for dry skin because the avocado is rich in fat! Try putting it in a facial mask, youll love it! Its especially great for in the winter!

Posted By: Heather   |   Date: January 30, 2014

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Good oil to add to facial products. Avocado is high in healthy fats, but low chance of clogging pores. This is also a good base for massage oils.

Posted By: Samantha   |   Date: February 03, 2014

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Yes, even sensitive skin! Rich but not too heavy. A little jojoba, about 10%, really seems to help lock this oil in to further prevent drying.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Heather   |   February 19, 2014

"Does this make your Cp yellow? "

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In my opinion it's not any more yellow than other oils such as canola, but the color of your soap will be determined by all of the oils, including fragrance oils.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: February 23, 2014

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No, no more so than a light olive or even most palm. It is going to depend on your recipe and whether you take your soap through gel stage, of course. Cream colored, maybe, but not yellow.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Ryan   |   December 25, 2013

"Since this avocado oil is refined, are all the vitamin benefits still in this oil? I currently use it in my soaps and want to know if I would get the vitamin benefits if I created a lotion."

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My lotions are rich in vitamin because of the avocado oil. This is the secret ingredient in lotions. My 8 ounce bottles fly off the shelves.

Posted By: andrew   |   Date: January 02, 2014

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Since WSP's Avocado Oil is expeller pressed, the vitamins remain.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: March 06, 2014

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The vitamins remain. Make sure to store out of light, with limited air space, and consider adding vitamin e to extend shelf life. Rub a bit of this on your skin straight and you will be able to tell how nice it will be in lotion!

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Thomas   |   March 08, 2014

"Is this a heavy oil or is it lighter like apricot kernel oil?"

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Staff Answer To the touch, it is a heavier oil than Apricot Kernel Oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2014

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Slightly heavier than apricot kernel, but much lighter than olive.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: P.O. Box 40   |   March 08, 2014

"would this be a good choice for people with acne?"

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Staff Answer Per the 'Overview' tab, this oil is "moisturizing while having a low chance of clogging skin pores."

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2014

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Hi! I use this in a soap formulation specifically for acne-prone skin. I can also use a bit of the oil on dry spots and don't have any problems with it aggravating problem skin. This is a good choice, but always test if you are using the oil directly :)

Posted By: Alexandria   |   Date: April 06, 2014

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Usually, but everyone varies. Apricot kernel is another you might like to try, light and vitamin rich.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Emagine That Hair   |   April 08, 2014

"In the process of formulating a product for Scalp and hair are Avocado oil and Aloe Vera oil good combinations, I want them to be my main carrier oils for this product?"

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They are both light oils that would work well together for a hair product

Posted By: P.O. Box 40   |   Date: April 10, 2014

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Staff Answer Yes, Avocado Oil and Aloe Vera Oil are both popular to use in haircare products. The descriptions for both mention they are good for moisturizing. We used both products in our Hair Treatment: Sea Salt Hair Spritz recipe. You would need to figure out what percentages are good for the formulation you are creating.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 10, 2014

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I recommend using jojoba or argan with your avocado. They are both excellent for your hair and have so many benefits that outweigh aloe.

Posted By: Angela   |   Date: May 09, 2014

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Yes! Consider argan oil and jojoba as well. Jojoba has a very long shelf life and is lovely for hair and scalp.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 22, 2014

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Posted By: Melissa   |   August 15, 2014

"Question about the 7 pound bottles. That is about a gallon. Are the 7 pound bottles weighted to 112 oz or 128 for the full gallon? "

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The oil is poured by weight to equal 7 lb or 112 oz. I prefer the gallons because they are so much easier to handle.

Posted By: Cheryl   |   Date: August 18, 2014

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Posted By: Steve   |   August 13, 2013

"Is the avocado oil refined?"

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Staff Answer Our avocado oil is refined.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013

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An unrefined avocado oil will be a dark green hue with a very distinct natural aroma. One of the benefits of a refined avocado oil is these extra characteristics are not present and don't add an unpleasant color or aroma to your finished product.

Posted By: Christine   |   Date: August 21, 2013

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