Oh, Oh Organic sources our Organic Avocado Oil, refined from East Africa or Mexico. Avocado trees grow best in uninterrupted sun and produce their fruit in spring, but it can take 10-15 years before a tree will produce. Archeologists have found evidence of avocados dating back almost 10,000 years in the state of Puebla in central Mexico. Evidence suggests they were cultivated as a food source at around 5000 BC by Meso-American people. Later records show how avocados spread around the globe moving north to California and on to Australia and Africa. Avocado Oil has become a popular ingredient in skin care. The perfect addition for clean formulation!