
Avocado Oil: Benefits for Skin, Hair and Healthy Cooking
Avocado Oil: Benefits for Skin, Hair and Healthy Cooking IMPORTANT: Avocado oil is generally very well tolerated and considered safe both in food and applied to the skin. However, people with a known allergy to avocado, to latex (there is a latex-fruit cross-reactivity) or to bananas and kiwi should avoid both eating it and applying it externally. Before the first cosmetic use, always do a patch test on a small area of skin (the inner forearm) and wait 24 hours. If you have metabolic conditions, follow a strict weight-loss regimen or have special dietary recommendations, discuss the appropriate amount with your doctor or nutritionist, since avocado oil is very calorie-dense. This article is for informational purposes and does not replace the advice of a specialist. ...