Avocado oil is a nutrient-rich super oil used for cooking, skincare, and even hair treatments—but store-bought versions can be expensive and sometimes mixed with other oils. The solution? Make it at home with fresh, ripe avocados! It’s easier than you think, and you only need a few ingredients and a little time.
🥑 Why Make Avocado Oil at Home?
✔️ 100% Pure and Natural
✔️ No additives or preservatives
✔️ Rich in vitamin E, omega-9 fats, and antioxidants
✔️ Can be used on skin, hair, or for cooking at high temperatures
🛠️ What You’ll Need
- 4–6 ripe avocados
- A blender or fork
- Cheesecloth or fine strainer
- A bowl
- (Optional: Pan and stove for method 2)
✅ Method 1: Cold-Pressed (No Heat)
- Cut and scoop out the avocados.
- Mash or blend them into a smooth paste.
- Let the paste sit for a few hours until the oil begins to separate.
- Use cheesecloth to strain and squeeze out the oil into a clean container.
- Store in a glass jar in a cool place.
🔥 Method 2: Heat-Extracted
- Scoop and mash ripe avocados into a pan.
- Simmer on low heat for about 40–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once oil starts separating and bubbling on top, remove from heat.
- Let cool, then strain the mixture with cheesecloth.
- Store in a clean, dark glass bottle.
💡 Tip:
Use ripe, soft avocados. The greener the paste, the better the quality of the oil.
Making avocado oil at home saves money and gives you complete control over purity. Great for cooking, face masks, or deep-conditioning your hair.
