The Lush Secret for Radiant Hair and Skin: Your Ultimate Guide to Food Grade, Cold Pressed Avocado Oil

With so many oils and serums on the market claiming to transform your skin and hair, it can be tough to know which ones truly deliver, especially if you care about ingredient quality and sustainability.

If you've been searching for a natural, versatile ingredient that nourishes from head to toe, then prepare to discover the magic of avocado oil. This isn’t just for your pasta; high-quality, cold-pressed avocado oil is packed with nutrients that make it a true powerhouse for your beauty routine.

At Rustic Strength, we’re all about using ingredients that nourish the body and respect the planet. Avocado oil checks all the boxes. Let’s take a closer look at why it’s one of our go-to ingredients for healthy, glowing skin and hair.

Why do we use food-grade, cold-pressed avocado oil vs other industrial or commercial grade Avocado Oil for our skin and hair care products?

Avocado oil is usually produced from the fruit of the avocado tree, which has been rejected from the fresh-fruit trade. These types of fruit are then classed into good-quality cold-pressed oil, where the fruit is “sound” with small cosmetic issues, or too small for sale. Cosmetic-oil production uses poor-quality fruit that has often been rejected, often with rot, and subsequent refining is required (Avocado Oil Study).

According to the National Library of Medicine, the cold press method yields a higher concentration of Vitamin E and squalene. The old way to extract avocado oil was to use harsh chemicals, but a cold-press method was developed in 2000. This cold-press method helps to keep all the rich emollients packed with beneficial nutrients (Avocado Oil Research).

What Makes Avocado Oil So Special for Hair and Skin? The Nutrient-Rich Breakdown

Think of it as a superfood for your hair and skin! It's loaded with:

• Vitamins: Including Vitamins A and E, which are known for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
• Fatty Acids: Such as oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that helps to deeply moisturize and soften the skin and hair.
• Lecithin: An emollient that helps to hydrate and improve the skin's barrier function.
• Antioxidants: Which help to protect against environmental damage (Clinical Study).

This impressive profile makes avocado oil a versatile ingredient for addressing a variety of hair and skin concerns.

Why We're Excited About Avocado Oil at Rustic Strength

At Rustic Strength, we're always looking for ingredients that offer both efficacy and gentleness. Avocado oil aligns perfectly with our values because it's packed with vitamins and fatty acids that benefit both hair and skin. It also helps to combat dryness and improve elasticity while being gently soothing for all skin types, including sensitive skin (Medical News Today).

Environmental Profile, Safety, and Regulatory Information

• Biodegradability: Avocado oil is a natural plant-based oil and is considered readily biodegradable, meaning it breaks down relatively quickly in the environment.
• Skin Irritant: Avocado oil is generally considered safe for hair, and while a patch test is always recommended for any new topical product, it is typically well-tolerated.
• EWG Score: Pure avocado oil typically receives a low hazard score (1) from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), indicating very low concern for toxicity and allergies.
• EU and Canada Approval: Approved for use in cosmetics and personal care products in both the EU and Canada (Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, EU Cosing Database).
• CAS Number: 8024-32-6.
• EPA Safe List: Not typically listed as a chemical of concern (EPA Safer Choice).

Key Takeaways: The Wonderful World of Avocado Oil for Hair and Skin

• Avocado oil is a nutrient-rich oil packed with vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants that benefit both hair and skin.
• It's a fantastic deep conditioner for dry and damaged hair, providing intense moisture. 
  
• As a facial moisturizer, it's particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin.
• It can also be used as a gentle and effective makeup remover.
• At Rustic Strength, we value its natural, nourishing, and versatile properties (Medical News Today).
  
• It is considered readily biodegradable and has a very low EWG hazard score.
• Avocado oil is approved for use in cosmetics in both the EU and Canada.
• Its CAS number is 8024-32-6, and it is not typically listed as an EPA concern.

Frequently Asked Questions About Avocado Oil for Hair and Skin

1. What are the main benefits of using avocado oil on the skin?
   Avocado oil primarily provides deep hydration, soothes dry and irritated skin, and its antioxidants can help protect against environmental damage, contributing to a healthy and radiant complexion.
2. How do you use avocado oil on your hair?
   You can use it as a pre-shampoo deep conditioner by applying it generously to dry or damp hair and leaving it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing. You can also apply a small amount to the ends of damp hair as a leave-in treatment to add moisture and shine.
3. Is avocado oil suitable for all skin types?
   While avocado oil is excellent for dry and sensitive skin due to its rich moisturizing properties, those with very oily skin might find it too heavy. It's always best to start with a small amount to see how your skin reacts.
4. Can I use regular cooking avocado oil on my hair and skin?
   While food-grade avocado oil can be used, it's often less processed and may contain impurities. For the best results and to minimize any potential irritation, it's recommended to use pure, cosmetic-grade avocado oil.

We Invite You to Do Your Own Research

Scientific journals and articles are the foundation of evidence-based decisions at Rustic Strength. Blogs can provide helpful information. However, if they cannot cite scientific articles, their claims stand on little.

Why Ingredient Transparency Matters at Rustic Strength

Our mission began when our founders, Brandon and Alicia, traced their toddler’s severe allergic reactions back to “safe” household cleaners. Unable to find products that were both gentle and genuinely high-purity, they started formulating their own—free of phthalates, sulfates, 1,4-dioxane, and other hidden irritants.

Today, every Rustic Strength label and product page lists every ingredient—no secrets, no green-washing—so you can choose with confidence and keep harmful chemicals out of your home. See more about what we use and avoid. 

Our hope is that by understanding the components of our products, you can make informed decisions about what you put on your skin and in your home, ultimately avoiding a mysterious illness as our son had.

Don’t be fooled by vague marketing. Whether or not you buy from us, we urge you to read labels, research ingredients, and demand full transparency for a healthier family and planet.