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*mostly organic, non-gmo, unrefined, sustainable, detergent free, chemical free, phthalate free, paraben free, all natural product
*because what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN your body
*we make 'gourmet soaps' because we use gourmet foods in our soaps

 

We strictly adhere to the proper usage rates of essential oils in our skincare as set forth by the International Fragrance Association. Some scents will be naturally lighter or stronger based on these usage rates.

 

FDA Compliance: The information on this website has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration or any other medical body. We do not aim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. Information is shared for educational purposes only. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition please consult with a doctor before using.

 

What is Avocado Oil and Why is it Used in Skincare?

Avocado oil has quickly become a go-to ingredient in clean skincare routines and for good reason. Pressed from the pulp of the avocado fruit, this rich, nutrient-packed oil is making waves for its ability to deeply nourish, restore, and calm the skin. But what exactly makes it so powerful? And how should you use it? 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the benefits of avocado oil for skin, how to apply it, who it’s best for, and what to look for in skincare products. At Soapy Saturdays, we believe in science-backed, vegan formulas that are as good for your skin as they are for the planet—and avocado oil is one of our favorite ingredients to deliver powerful, plant-based results. 

Avocado oil is cold-pressed from the flesh of the avocado - not the seed - and is naturally deep green in color. It’s packed with vitamins A, D, E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that support skin health.

What makes it so popular? 

• It’s rich yet lightweight, which means it hydrates deeply without leaving an overly greasy residue. 
• It absorbs easily, making it perfect for dry or mature skin. 
• It’s well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types. 

You’ll find avocado oil in many of our clean, vegan, cruelty-free products formulated for real skin concerns with real results. 

 

What Are the Benefits of Avocado Oil for Skin? 

Deep Hydration 

Avocado oil contains oleic acid, a fatty acid that helps your skin lock in moisture—making it a savior for dry or flaky skin types. 

Boosts Collagen 

It’s naturally rich in sterolins, which are known to support collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines. 

Soothes Inflammation 

Loaded with vitamins C and E, avocado oil calms inflamed, red, or eczema-prone skin. 

Protects the Skin Barrier 

By preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), avocado oil keeps your skin’s protective barrier intact and resilient. 

Supports Healing 

Its regenerative properties make it an ideal option for skin that’s sun-exposed, irritated, or recovering from dryness. 

 

For What Skin Types is Avocado Oil Best? 

Dry Skin 

Naturally emollient, avocado oil is a perfect match for skin that feels tight, rough, or visibly flaky. 

Sensitive Skin 

It’s generally well-tolerated and known for its calming, non-irritating profile. That said, a patch test is always a good idea. 

Acne-Prone or Oily Skin 

While rich, avocado oil is moderately comedogenic - best used in lightweight, non-pore-clogging formulas. 

Mature Skin 

Avocado oil helps improve skin elasticity and delivers lasting hydration, making it ideal for aging skin. 

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Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is frequently referred to as the "Queen of Oils," particularly in Ayurveda and traditional wellness, due to its deep penetration, high stability, and nutritional profile rich in antioxidants like sesamol. It is rich in vitamins E, A, B, and antioxidants that combat skin stress. Its small molecules allow it to penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream quickly. It has been used for thousands of years as a foundational oil for skincare, massage, and cooking.

Sesame oil is a highly nutrient-dense oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, making it an excellent natural moisturizer for dry or aging skin. It possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that help fight acne, reduce swelling, and soothe conditions like eczema. It is also known to protect against sun damage and assist in skin regeneration.

 

Babassu Oil

Babassu oil is a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer packed with antioxidants and fatty acids (especially lauric acid). It is highly effective for nourishing and conditioning both skin and hair without clogging pores, making it ideal for dry, oily, or sensitive skin. It also offers anti-inflammatory benefits, aids in repairing skin, and adds shine to hair.

 

Olive Oil

Olive oil, a natural oil extracted from olives, offers numerous benefits for skin health. These include:

Moisturizing: Olive oil is rich in oleic acid and vitamin E, which deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, making it soft and supple.

Antioxidant Protection: Olive oil contains antioxidants, such as polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol, which protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution.

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and calm irritated or sensitive skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Skin Elasticity: The antioxidants and nutrients in olive oil promote collagen production, which strengthens and improves skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Reduces Skin Aging: Olive oil's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects help combat premature skin aging by protecting against oxidative stress and reducing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

Exfoliation: Olive oil can be used as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and reveal a brighter, more radiant complexion.

Wound Healing: Olive oil has antimicrobial properties that can aid in wound healing and prevent infections.

Suitable for Most Skin Types: Olive oil is generally safe for most skin types, including dry, sensitive, and mature skin.

 

Passionfruit Seed Oil

Passionfruit seed oil, or Maracuja oil, is a superior emollient that is heralded for its light, non-greasy texture, rapid absorption and fatty acid composition including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Passionfruit oil is well suited for use in a wide array of personal care formulations intended to nourish and soothe mature, dry, parched or irritated skin. It is highly recommended in scalp and hair care products to encourage healthy hair growth and increased vitality.

Passionfruit oil is rich in vitamin A and potassium to help keep skin healthy. As well as being nourishing, passion fruit seed oil is antibacterial, so is good for use on acne-prone skin. As an anti-inflammatory and naturally anti-itch, this oil will help to reduce swelling and irritation of the skin. Passion fruit oil also contains ascorbic acid, β-carotene, calcium, flavonoids, phosphorus, and potassium. Gently brightening. Passion fruit oil has been shown to reduce sebum secretion, promoting a drier skin feel, and is an excellent addition to anti-acne and sensitive skin care applications.

Rich in polyphenols, passion fruit seed oil is known to have high antioxidant activity. This makes it a great skincare ingredient as it helps to neutralize the damage caused by free radicals, and prevent further damage. 

Free radicals are molecules that are naturally released by the body with one or more unpaired electrons in its outer shell. When produced in excess – and where cells cannot adequately destroy the excess – free radicals and oxidants can bring the body into a state of oxidative stress, which can alter the cell’s structure. 

These molecules ‘steal’ an electron from a healthy molecule to form their missing pairing, and consequently damages the healthy cell. Free radical damage causes both a breakdown to the DNA of your skin, and skin damage in the form of dryness, uneven pigmentation, wrinkles, broken blood vessels and crepey skin. 

Antioxidants destroy free radicals, but during this process, the antioxidant itself becomes oxidized. Therefore, it’s important to constantly replenish the antioxidants in the body.

Collagen is by far the most abundant protein in mammals, and absolutely essential for the human body – making up around 30% of the proteins in the whole body. However, as we age, the amount of collagen that the body produces declines. 

Helping to keep skin firm and supple as well as adding a hit of hydration, collagen is essential for maintaining skin elasticity. Passion fruit oil has been found to both increase collagen production and inhibit collagen and elastic degradation, which can help the skin to retain its moisture and elasticity.

 

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has several potential benefits for the skin, including:

Moisturizing Properties: Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids, including lauric acid, which can help to hydrate and moisturize the skin. It forms a protective barrier on the skin that prevents moisture loss, making it suitable for treating dry, flaky, and irritated skin.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: Coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds, such as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can help to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. This makes it beneficial for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.

Antioxidant Protection: Coconut oil is a good source of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which can help to protect the skin from free radical damage. This can help to reduce signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines.

Anti-aging Properties: Coconut oil can help boost collagen production due to its antioxidant properties, which may slow the aging process and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular topical application can increase natural collagen production, which improves skin elasticity and firmness.

Wound Healing: Coconut oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that can promote wound healing. It can help to reduce inflammation and infection, making it a potential treatment for minor cuts, burns, and abrasions.

Oil cleansing is a method of removing dirt, impurities, and makeup from the skin using oils. Coconut oil is a popular choice for oil cleansing due to its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Deep Moisturization: Rich in fatty acids, it hydrates, softens, and smooths dry, flaky skin, preventing water loss.

Anti-Inflammatory: Soothes irritation, redness, swelling, and helps conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn.

Anti-Aging: Antioxidants (Vitamins A & E) fight free radicals, boosting collagen, improving firmness, and reducing wrinkles.

Fights Acne: Balances skin's moisture, reducing oiliness and blemishes over time.

Healing & Repair: Accelerates wound healing, helps with minor cuts, burns, and can reduce the appearance of scars.

Skin Barrier Protection: Strengthens the skin's natural barrier, protecting against environmental damage.

 

Shea Butter (unrefined)

Shea butter has serious benefits for the skin including:

Deeply Moisturizing: Rich in fatty acids, it hydrates, softens, and smooths dry, flaky skin, preventing water loss.

Anti-Inflammatory: Soothes irritation, redness, swelling, and helps conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn.

Anti-Aging: Antioxidants (Vitamins A & E) fight free radicals, boosting collagen, improving firmness, and reducing wrinkles.

Hydration: Balances skin's moisture, reducing oiliness and blemishes over time.

Healing & Repair: Accelerates wound healing, helps with minor cuts, burns, and can reduce the appearance of scars.

Skin Barrier Protection: Strengthens the skin's natural barrier, protecting against environmental damage.

 

Castor Oil

Castor oil has several potential benefits for the skin, including:

Moisturizing: Castor oil is rich in fatty acids, including ricinoleic acid, which helps to hydrate and moisturize the skin. It forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss.

Anti-inflammatory: Castor oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. This makes it beneficial for treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Antibacterial & Anti-fungal: Castor oil has antimicrobial and antifungal effects, which help to fight off bacteria and fungi that can cause skin infections.

Promoting Skin Healing: Castor oil can stimulate collagen production, which is essential for wound healing and skin repair. It can also promote the growth of new skin cells, making it effective for treating scars and blemishes.

Exfoliating: Castor oil can gently exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells and debris. This helps to improve skin texture and tone.

Anti-aging Properties: Castor oil can be safely used around and near your eyes. Many people report it helps minimize and reduce wrinkles in the eye area.

Cleansing: Castor oil can be used as a natural cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin. Its thick consistency helps to trap impurities and prevent them from clogging pores.

Other Benefits: Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, Improves skin elasticity, evens out skin tone, and protects the skin from environmental damage.

Many of the ingredients used in my custom blend skin care lab are still used today. In particular, botanicals add nutrients for skin benefits. Some ingredients add texture to skincare.

 

Containers

Many years ago, my products shipped out in glass containers. After much research, I discovered glass has a larger and negative impact on the environment during manufacturing. Further research allowed me to discover PET plastic packaging. Better for the environment, less expensive to purchase, no glass breaking in the shower or bathroom, and essential oils are protected. The decision was simple. "Glass is best for preserving sensitive actives (like Vitamin C or retinol) due to its chemical inertness, whereas PET plastic is lightweight, shatter-resistant, and highly travel-friendly. While glass offers a luxury feel, PET is the modern choice for sustainability, shipping efficiency, and budget-conscious brands."

Researchers at the French food safety agency ANSES conducted experiments on glass and plastic bottles containing soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, beer, and to some extent wine, and found that glass bottles harbored an average of 100 microplastic particles per liter, five to 50 times more than were detected in plastic.

However, if you want glass containers, I am more than happy to oblige. Just let me know so I can purchase the items needed. In addition, there will be an extra charge that goes with your order.

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Our skincare is lovingly made in small batches and hand poured into glass containers. This personal approach allows for unique and excellent products for you skin.

We recommend you use your skincare within 4 months of purchase as the scent from essential oils can dissipate over time. Please discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. If you need anything, please reach out to us.

Enjoy!