Avocado Oil
Nourishing oil rich in vitamins A, D, and E. Great for sensitive or dry skin bars.
INCI: PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
Soft OilsVeganPalm-Free
Expert-reviewedPublished Mar 2026Updated Mar 2026
SAP (NaOH)
0.1330
SAP (KOH)
0.1870
Recommended Max
20%
Comedogenic
?/5
Cost Tier
Mid-Range
Avocado Oil (PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL) is a soap-making oil used in handmade soap recipes. Its SAP values are 0.1330 for NaOH and 0.1870 for KOH, which helps dial in accurate lye amounts.
Typical usage stays below 20% of total oils. In practice, it is beginner-friendly in balanced formulas, vegan, palm-free.
Avocado Oil has an NaOH SAP value of 0.13300 and a KOH SAP value of 0.18700, meaning approximately 133g of sodium hydroxide saponifies 1kg of this oil. It is typically used at 0–20.00% of total oil weight in cold process soap recipes.
Fatty Acid Profile
Palmitic (14.0%)
Stearic (1.0%)
Oleic (70.0%)
Linoleic (13.0%)
Soap Qualities Contributed
Hardness
15(29–54)
Cleansing
0(12–22)
Conditioning
83(44–69)
Bubbly Lather
0(14–46)
Creamy Lather
15(16–48)
Longevity
15(5–35)
Shaded areas show the ideal range for balanced soap. Values outside these ranges may still produce good soap depending on the overall formula.
Formulation Guidance
Recommended range:0% — 20%
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