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Avocado is a fantastic vegetable full of healthy unsaturated fats. But, did you know that technically avocado is a type of fruit, not a veggie! Anyways, avocado is my favorite face mask ingredient, which I use when my skin needs some nourishment. And, if you feel like your facial skin needs a little bit of natural help, I will show you a few easy homemade face mask recipes you can DIY yourself.
Disclaimer: Please, be advised that some of the following skincare recipes may contain ingredients with allergens. If you are allergic, make sure to consult your doctor before applying them to your skin.
Why Is Avocado Good for Your Skin?
A good-quality avocado fruit holds many beneficial elements, which will nourish your skin: (Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, Vitamin C, E, and Vitamin K), monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats help to nourish and hydrate the skin, keeping it soft and supple. Avocado is especially great in a face mask if you struggle with skin dryness, as it helps to restore the skin's natural oil barrier.
Additionally, avocado contains compounds with potential anti-inflammatory properties, such as phytosterols, omega-3 fatty acids, and carotenoids. These properties help to reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation in the skin, making it beneficial for conditions like acne, eczema, or psoriasis.
How to Prepare an Avocado Face Mask?
Certainly, you'll need good-quality fruit for your face mask, as your skin deserves the best! Find a fresh and ripe avocado, as it is going to make the best mask. For a few portions of the mask, you'll need about 1/4 of avocado fruit. Of course, it depends on the size of your fruit, and other ingredients you'll add to the mask.
To make the avocado base for the mas, you can simply mash a ripe fruit with a fork, until a smooth, creamy consistency. You can also use help from a blender, but it won't be necessary, as the mashing process is very quick and easy. If you want a plain avocado mask, you can already apply it to your face and neck area. Usually, I hold it for around 10-15 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. But, if you want, you can add more ingredients to your avocado mask, to reach better skincare results.
Avocado Face Mask for a Very Dry Skin:
- 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil;
- Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes.
Avocado Face Mask for Oily Skin:
- 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado;
- 1 tablespoon of green clay powder;
- Leave the mask for 15 minutes.
Avocado Face Mask for Acne-Prone Skin:
- 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon;
- Leave the mask on for 20 minutes.
Benefits of Avocado Face Mask for Skin and Hair
An avocado face mask can work wonders for your skin and hair, offering a range of benefits for health and natural radiance. When applied to the skin, the natural oils in avocado deeply moisturize, nourish, and soften skin and scalp, leaving them supple and rejuvenated. You can even use the avocado pulp to gently remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. This gentle exfoliation will cleanse your skin, promoting a clearer complexion.
When applied to the hair, an avocado mask deeply conditions and repairs damaged hair strands, infusing them with vital nutrients and moisture. It soothes irritation and promotes hair growth. You can also exfoliate your scalp with the pulp! With regular use of this treatment, you'll rejuvenate even the rest skin and hair in no time.
Final Thoughts
There you go! How easy was it? I believe, you can use this avocado mask not only on your skin but on any other area of your body, which needs some moisture. For example, I use it on the ends of my hair, my feet (especially the instep part, as it gets dry), and even on my elbows. And the huge benefit of such a mask is that it is all-natural and fresh! Hopefully, some of you will try it yourself. And if you do, please let me know in the comments.
Liz
