If you're obsessed with avocado, because of its delicious flavor but also all the good that it brings to your body [1], let us introduce you to a more concentrated version: avocado oil. Sure, it's not as satisfying as biting into the perfectly ripe avocado over toast [2], but the oil of your favorite fruit packs a ton of benefits and can easily replace your usual canola or olive version.

Avocado oil comes from the pulp of the fruit [3] and contains a high level of nutrients [4], specifically monounsaturated fatty acids [5] and omega-3s, which help with heart health and a slew of other conditions. Its bland flavor — we mean that in a good way — isn't overpowering, making it a seamless addition to salad dressings and even cakes. And we promise that's not all. Scroll ahead for 12 easy applications for your new everyday staple.

1. Because it has a high smoke point [6], it's perfect for searing, frying, and baking, without fearing it'll get stuck to the pan or burn quickly.
2. To lower cholesterol [7], use avocado oil instead of dressing on your favorite salad.
3. You can also use it as a replacement for fats, like butter, in baking — its mild flavor won't change the taste of your favorite cake [8] or cookies.
4. The oil is so similar to olive oil, we'll be shocked if someone spots the difference when you drizzle avo oil over hummus [9], popcorn, pizza, grilled veggies, or bread.
5. "Avocado oil is super hydrating and anti-inflammatory; it also contains chlorophyll, which oxygenates and brightens the skin," says Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Skin Care Collection [10] and Salon, located in New York City. She suggests the following nourishing and exfoliating recipe: Mix half of a mashed avocado, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon of coconut palm sugar. Apply to skin and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove gently with a warm cloth.
6. Those hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties also help to ease the itch and pain [11] of psoriasis and eczema flares.
7. You can use it in place of coconut oil in your hair routine, too. Lupita Nyong'o is a fan [12]. Apply a generous amount on strands from roots to ends, and rinse after a few minutes for a deep conditioning treatment.
8. Having trouble finding an eye makeup remover that doesn't sting your eyes? Pinterest swears by avocado oil [13] on a cotton pad.
9. Some studies suggest eating avocado oil helps your body [14] to absorb other nutrients because of its high lipid content, which helps to process carotenoids [15], an antioxidant found on bright veggies and fruits, like tomatoes. Add a touch of it to your caprese salad [16] to reap the benefits.
10. Avocado oil has been tested for wound healing [17] with good results, because it increases the production of collagen. Use it on cracked heels and minor cuts.
11. Its thick but fast-absorbing consistency makes it the perfect fit for DIY soap [18].
12. The green tint in avocado oil is sometimes used as a wood polisher [19] for decks and furniture.