Homemade avocado oil is one of the easiest zero-waste remedies you can craft in your own kitchen right now. Instead of throwing away soft, bruised, or overripe fruits, learning to make homemade avocado oil allows you to extract every drop of healthy fats for natural skin care, hair nourishment, and daily cooking.
Ingredients and Equipment Needed
- 3 to 4 soft or overripe avocados (bruised fruit works perfectly)
- 1 clean cheesecloth or thin cotton cloth
- 1 medium skillet or saucepan
- 1 glass storage jar with a tight lid
Step-by-Step Homemade Avocado Oil Extraction Process
- Prep the Flesh: Mash the avocado fruit completely in a bowl until smooth and free of large lumps.
- Cook Slowly: Transfer the mash to a skillet over low heat. Stir continuously for 10 to 15 minutes as the mixture darkens from bright green to deep brown and water evaporates.
- Cool and Transfer: Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool safely to room temperature.
- Strain and Press: Scoop the cooked mash into your clean cheesecloth, position it over a clean glass bowl, and squeeze firmly with your hands to extract pure homemade avocado oil.
