We know we’re not alone when we say that we completely adore avocados. And the same goes for everyone we know and their mother. Not only do avocados taste great on anything, but they are also full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats among others. Avocado benefits are not only great for your health but also amazingly great for your hair and skin; thus making you look gorgeous.
Here are some avocado benefits for the skin
Anti-aging
Whether you are eating them or mashing them and applying them to your face, some of the avocado benefits include helping you fight or slow down the aging process. Avocados turn back the clock on your skin by smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. This is because they contain antioxidants that fight free radicals that damage the skin. The oil in avocado helps in the synthesis of elastin fibers and collagen hence maintaining the structure and elasticity of the skin.
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Treats Skin Conditions
Avocados can treat many skin conditions and this is why it is used as an ingredient in so many creams and balms. Avocado oils are closely matched to your skin’s natural oils which protect your skin from the day’s damage. Apart from moisturizing the skin, it helps in keeping your skin hydrated for long periods of time. However, if you have oily skin do not apply the oil on your face as it may cause breakouts.
Natural Sunscreen
Another one of the avocado benefits is its ability to act as a natural sunscreen and help in soothing sunburnt skin. It aids in protecting the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Its high antioxidants properties help in protecting the skin from environmental damage and restoring the damage to the skin caused by spending too much time in the sun. However, we still insist that you slather on your SPF 50+ sunscreen before heading out (even if you’ve just had your fill of nachos and guacamole).
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Keeps the skin Healthy
Drinking avocado juice keeps the skin healthy and gives it a glowing complexion. It takes care of the skin by protecting it from the inside out. Blend a ripe avocado and mix it with milk to make a cup and add some honey if you want. Drink a cup of this daily to reinvigorate dry and dull skin.
Hand Scrub
An avocado hand scrub removes dead skin cells in addition to nourishing and moisturizing the hands leaving them feeling silky smooth. To make the avocado hand scrub mash some avocado and mix with sugar or ground oats then rub gently on your hands. Wash off after 5 minutes.
Avocado Face Masks You Can Try
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Avocado and Honey mask
Avocado and honey are both natural skin moisturizers. Mix mashed avocado with 1 tablespoon of honey into a smooth paste. Apply on the face and leave for 15 minutes. Wash it off for a radiant glow.
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Avocado, lemon, turmeric, and yogurt mask
This delicious face mask can last a full week in a tightly sealed jar in a refrigerator. The mask helps in clearing dark spots as well as adding antiseptic qualities to the skin. Mix up all the ingredients and slather the paste on your face. Wash off after a few minutes.
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Avocado, egg, and banana
This mask brightens up the face as well as fights breakouts and tightens the skin. It also moisturizes the skin. Mix and mash up the above ingredients; apply on your face and wash off after a few minutes for brighter skin.
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Avocado, honey, and oats
This is a hydrating mask that moisturizes the skin as well as soothes and reduces redness. It also has antibacterial properties. Blend all the ingredients together and apply to your face. Leave for a few minutes and before washing it off rub it in small circles on your face so as to remove the dead skin.
Do you know of any other avocado benefits for the skin? Feel free to share in the comments.
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Lovely post 🙂 I love avocados .. I could eat the all the every day hah
Thanks ;)…
This is incredible and helpful! Going to reblog for tomorrow’s post. Thanks for sharing. xx
I’ve used the honey, Turkic and avocados mask before. It didn’t do much, but my skin felt so soft! I used avocado oil on my skin sometimes.
Awesome! Definitely leaves the skin supple 🙂
That’s great! Thanks a lot 🙂