Common Name(s): Persea gratissima cera,persea gratissima cera,botanical oil/lipid,emollient efa source

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning from sc-compatible fatty acids and sterols with the lipid profile of persea gratissima determining barrier repair and skin feel properties.

Why It's Used: Persea gratissima cera is selected for the distinctive lipid profile of persea gratissima — the specific efa and sterol composition determines spreading speed, occlusion level, and sc barrier integration properties unique to this botanical source.

How It Works: Botanical lipid: fatty acid triglycerides → sc barrier emolliency; phytosterols → sc barrier lipid integration; efa → ceramide precursor; sterol esters → enhanced sc penetration.

Typically Found In: Skin care,barrier repair

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Conditional - basis not stated in source record; supplier origin confirmation required to determine what evidence applies

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Efa and sterol content should be verified — oxidative rancidity raises free radical load rather than reducing it.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,persea gratissima botanical lipid review