Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Butter
A semi-solid butter pressed from the fruit of Persea gratissima (avocado), rich in fatty acids and vitamins; distinct from avocado oil in its thicker, more occlusive butter form.
Also known as: avocado butter, avocado fruit butter
Benefits
- ✓Rich, occlusive emollient that deeply moisturizes dry skin
- ✓Contains fatty acids and vitamins that nourish and soften
- ✓Provides a thicker, more occlusive skin feel than avocado oil
Watch for
- ⚠Heavy texture — may not suit oily or acne-prone skin
In depth
What it does
A semi-solid butter pressed from the fruit of Persea gratissima (avocado), rich in fatty acids and vitamins; distinct from avocado oil in its thicker, more occlusive butter form. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for rich, occlusive emollient that deeply moisturizes dry skin, contains fatty acids and vitamins that nourish and soften, and provides a thicker, more occlusive skin feel than avocado oil.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
