Botany and History of avocado
The avocado tree is a member of the Lauraceae family, which also includes other popular fruits such as cinnamon and bay leaves. Avocado trees can grow up to 60 feet tall and produce fruit for over 30 years.
Avocados have been cultivated in Central America and Mexico for thousands of years. The ancient Aztecs and Mayans used avocados to make food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Today, avocado oil is still used for its many health and beauty benefits. It is a popular ingredient in natural skincare and hair care products.
The unrefined & organic avocado oil we use is produced from rejected avocados from a Kenyan farmer. This way, avocados get a second chance and together with Keyan farmers we work with against waste and towards a circular economy.
The oil is extracted by a cold pressing process from the pulp. Not from the pit, as many people think. This method leaves even more of the vitamins, minerals and healthy fatty acids originally present intact.