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Ingredient Facts
Butyl avocadate
AKA: Butyl Avocado Oil Ester
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Butyl Avocadate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from Persea Gratissima oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from avocado oil, developed as a lightweight emollient alternative to heavier plant oils. Created in the late 20th century to provide avocado benefits in a more cosmetically elegant form.