[Tanya Marie Squirrel]

i was wondering if avacado oil would make a good 'carrier' oil for other herbs and extracts to be absorb transdermally(through skin absorbtion). after reading this article i would think so, since it is seen as being wonderful for skin.

"Avocados are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E, and can provide skin with deep moisture. The oil of an avocado is able to penetrate the skin with its thin consistency; it is also thick enough to serve as a protective barrier on the skin, much like a lotion." -http://www.livestrong.com/article/256792-why-is-avocado-oil-good-for-the-skin/

perhpas with the fatty omega 3's will help nourish breast area specifically if used as massage oil/carrier oil for other herbs being used topically in specific areas instead of being processed through liver/whole body. or perhaps one would want to take internally and externally at same time?
let me know your thoughts and/or advice

Wow you got me thinking and I found this too on avocado oil , so as long as I could source an organic version then I'l definitely use avocoado oil for massage now and as a carrier if I add any herbs! Thanks

Avocado Oil penetrates the skin more deeply than many other plant oils (e.g. lanolin, olive, almond or soya-bean oils). Therefore it's an ideal base for transdermal treatments, & a natural carrier for added supplements to reach the deepest target areas. A research paper by Valette and Sorbin reported on the skin-penetrating properties of a number of oils. Of the oils tested, which included corn, soybean, almond and olive oils, avocado oil had the highest rate of skin penetration and the ability to transport active substances through the outer epidermis of the skin and into the dermis for increased effectiveness. It stimulates the collagen metabolism, increasing the proportion of soluble collagen in the dermis.

woot! i ordered 16oz 'massage' avacado oil from amazon was 13.00 w/ free shipping (i have amazon prime). i did see some organic on there as well. most said no preservatives or hexane. have some extracts i am going to add to see to make sure it doesnt break carrier oil down. may have to add essential oils instead of extracts. if works then i can perhaps take my pm powder and make a serum to add to avacado oil.

here is link for oil on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_8/189-6784149-8070500?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bargman+tail+light&sprefix=Bargman+%2Caps%2C225#/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_0_5/192-4702429-9029139?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=avocado+oil&sprefix=avaca%2Caps%2C412&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aavocado+oil

am glad i was able to help someone else for a change