Avocados are used in anti-aging products because of its nourishing and hydrating abilities. The Department of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Technion Israel Institute of Technology in 1991 found that avocado oil significantly increases collagen in the skin which is why it is commonly found in antiaging products. Furthermore because of its deep penetration into the skin it is a perfect ingredient to combat dry skin. For those that suffer with eczema or psoriasis avocado offers healing properties that will relive dryness. Both avocado and avocado oil is gentle and well tolerated by those with sensitive skin.
In addition to its moisturizing and healing properties, it is also high in sterolins, AKA plant steroids, which are reported to diminish age spots and heal scars. So if you never had an avocado mask facial, give it a try, you will be surprised with the results and your skin will love you for it.
Below are a few avocado skin care
recipes:
Facial Mask for Dry Skin
½
avocado
1 teaspoon almond oil (Note if allergic to
nuts use different oil such as jojoba oil or olive
oil). Even a vegetable oil in your cupboard will
do.)
Mash avocado and then add almond oil or oil of
your choice.
Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and let set for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water then cool water. Follow with toner and moisturizer.
Avocado & Honey Face Mask – for dry
skin
2 tablespoons of
avocado
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
Mash the avocado, add the honey and egg. Mix until thoroughly
blended. Apply to face avoiding the eye
area. Let set 10 minutes then rise with warm
water then cool water. Follow with toner and
moisturizer.
Avocado Mask for Oily Skin
1 avocado, mash
1 egg white
1 tsp. lemon juice
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until you
get a mixture. Apply to a clean face with
fingertips on the oiliest part of the face
(T-zone). Let dry for 20
minutes. Rinse with warm water then cool
water, follow with toner and moisturizer.
Avocado’s can be hard to find and/or a little pricey if living in a
northern climate, so is a recipe that use avocado oil
instead.
Dry Skin Cleansing Cream
1/2 oz. Beeswax
1 oz. Lanolin
2 oz. Almond Oil
1 oz. Avocado Oil
1 oz. Grapeseed Oil
2 drops Clary-Sage Essential Oil
2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
3 oz. Spring Water
Using a double boiler, melt beeswax, lanolin, and oils. Stir well.
When melted, take off heat and add essential oils, then water. Wisk
until cool.
For essential oils visit Essential Oils, they have sample oils starting
at $1.00. These samples are perfect for
experimenting with essential oils. Addtionally they have
beeswax, clays for facial masks, and a whole lot more to make the
perfect skin care product for your skin type.
For more skin care recipes, skin care articles and
tips, visit Complete
Skin Care Therapy
Avocado Facial Mask
