Avocado Face Masks

Avocados when applied as face masks nourish our skin naturally without the aid of chemicals. If you believe in natural home remedies to replenish your face skin, then Avocado is best. Avocado is useful for skincare, particularly for dry, red, itchy, rough skin in cold, winter and humid environment. Avocados are rich source of essential nutrients that soothe and moisturize your facial skin. It contains vitamins B and E and amino acids. Topical application of homemade avocado face masks will give your face skin numerous beauty benefits.

Benefits of Avocado Face Mask

ü  Avocado is rich in vitamins and minerals, so no matter you eat an avocado or prepare a face mask, it is sure to give a healthy and remarkable glow to your skin

ü  Avocado is the best homemade facial mask which requires least costly ingredients to prepare. No doubt, this treatment will work wonders on your skin

ü  Avocado face mask has no side effects. The pack gently cleans the dirt and helps your skin stay naturally healthy

ü  Regular application of this pack gives your skin a rejuvenating feeling. It is beneficial for both oily and dry skin

ü  An avocado face pack is easy to make and also helps you to stay in the budget

ü  Avocado face pack is extremely helpful for the people who are exposed to the sun daily. The pack reduces the drying effect and adds an excellent skin complexion

Avocado Face Mask – Oily Skin:

As avocado face mask gives deep cleansing which helps in getting rid of the dirt and grime accumulated on the face, it opens up the tiny ducts for cleansing and clearing the dead skin cells and thereby prevent acne breakouts. Thus, homemade avocado face mask for acne is believed to be an ideal remedy. Following are some of the avocado face mask recipes that help in getting rid of acne.

Cucumber and Avocado Mask:

Things you will need:

·        Cucumber slices

·        Avocado pulp – ½ cup

Procedure:

Take an avocado and cut it into two halves. Now scoop the pulp from one of the halves of the fruit. Use a spoon to crush it to make a smooth paste. Now take a cucumber and cut two slices. Use face wash and warm water for cleansing the face thoroughly. Later pat dry the face. Now spread the paste evenly all over the face and massage it well to soak it into the skin. Place cucumber slices on the eyes and rest for about 10–15 minutes. Later, use lukewarm water to rinse your face and pat dry the skin.

Honey and Avocado Face Mask:

Things you will need:

·        Yogurt – 1 tablespoon

·        Honey – 1 tablespoon

·        Cucumber – 1

·        Avocado pulp (medium ripe) – ½ of the fruit

Procedure:

Chop avocado fruit and scoop out the pulp. Take a fork and crush the pulp until it is creamy. Also it helps you in getting an even paste. Now add yogurt and honey to the pulp and stir well. Now cut 2 slices of cucumber. Wash your face with face wash and warm water, pat dry. Apply the paste evenly over the neck and face. Massage it well into the skin. Now keep cucumber slices on the eyes and sleep for about 10–15 minutes until the mask sets. After this, clean your face using lukewarm water and pat dry the face.

Egg white and Avocado Face Mask:

Things you will need:

·        Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon

·        Egg white – 1

·        Avocado pulp – ½ avocado

Procedure:

Cut an avocado into two halves and extract pulp from one of the halves. Crush it with a spoon to make smooth paste. Now mix egg white to the pulp and then add lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Spread this mixture on the neck and face evenly and massage it well into the skin. Egg white helps the mask to set in thoroughly. Allow it to sit on the skin for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water, pat dry. You skin now becomes oil free. Egg whites usually clear the oil and grime that get accumulated in the skin pores. It also reduces the sebum or oil production.

Mixed Avocado Face Mask:

Things you will need:

·        Chamomile oil – 1 or 2 drops

·        Honey – 1 ounce

·        Molasses – 1 tablespoon

·        Orange juice – 1 ounce

·        Avocado pulp – 2 ounces

Procedure:

Mix avocado pulp, orange juice, molasses, honey and chamomile oil thoroughly in the blender. Spread the paste evenly on the neck and face with your hands. Massage it well into the skin. Allow it to stay for about 30 minutes and rinse it with warm water.

This is all you need to do if you need to have a smooth and supple looking skin which feels great for touching. You can use anyone of these avocado face masks to have a healthy looking skin.

See also: Avocado and skin