The avocado is an evergreen, tropical tree with
green, pear-shaped, nutrient-dense fruit. The term
avocado refers to both the tree and the fruit.
Also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit.
Avocados are a satisfying and versatile food with
a creamy, buttery texture.
Benefits of Avocado for Your Face and
Skin –
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Vitamin-rich avocado oil
helps to plump and hydrate the skin, which may
reduce wrinkles over time.
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They help to moisturize and revitalize your
skin.
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Avocado makes your skin smooth and soft.
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Avocado oil stimulates the synthesis of
collagen and elastin fibres.
Recommends
for Face and Skin
Do it yourself –
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Avocado for Acne and Dry Skin -
1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon honey. Scoop out the
avocado into a bowl. Mash it into a smooth paste.
Add honey to this paste and mix it in. Apply this
mixture to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes
or until it dries up completely. Rinse your face
with cold water. Pat it dry with a towel. You
should do this 1 or 2 times a week.
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Avocado for Dry Skin - ½
ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon yogurt. Scoop out the
avocado into a bowl. Mash it into a smooth paste.
Avoid any lumps so that it’s easy to spread.
Add yogurt to this paste and whisk with a fork.
Apply the mixture with a brush or your fingers in
a circular motion. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with cold water and follow up with a
moisturizer. You should do this 2 -3 times a
week.
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Avocado for All Types of Skin -
½ ripe banana, ½ ripe avocado. Mash
the banana and avocado in a bowl. Make it into a
smooth paste without lumps. Apply it to your face
and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off
with water and pat your face dry. You should do
this 1-2 times a week.
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Avocado for Oily Skin - 1 egg
white, 1 ripe avocado. Separate the egg white from
the yolk. Scoop out the avocado and mash it fully.
Combine the egg whites with the mashed avocado.
Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 20
minutes. Wash it off with cold water. You should
do this at least once a week.
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Avocado for Combination Skin
- Combination skin is simply having
oily skin in some areas of your face and dry skin
in other areas. 1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon Skin and
Hair Virgin Coconut Oil, 1 tablespoon
Body
Hydrate Aloe Vera Gel. Mash the
avocado into a paste. Add Skin and
Hair Virgin Coconut Oil and mix it in
thoroughly. Mix in the Body
Hydrate Aloe Vera Gel and blend it
fully. Wash your face first before you apply this.
Leave this mask on for 15-20 minutes. Wipe it off
with a soft cloth or wash it with off with cold
water. You should do this 1-2 times a week.
Benefits of Avocado for Your Hair
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Avocados are high in B vitamins and vitamin E,
which are essential for hair growth.
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Vitamin E helps to prevent damage at the scalp
and vitamin B promotes cell turnover, which
results in strong hair growth.
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When you want to restore a shiny look and smooth
texture to your hair, an avocado-based deep
conditioner is the way to go.
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It will help to moisturize and strengthen your
hair from root to tip.
Recommends
for Hair
Do it yourself
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Avocado and Coconut Oil - 1
Ripe Medium Sized Avocado, 2 tbsp Skin and
Hair Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Shower
Cap. In a bowl, mash the avocado until it is
completely free of lumps. Add two tablespoons of
skin and hair extra virgin coconut oil and mix
well. Start applying this mixture to your hair and
scalp. Ensure that you focus on the tips of your
hair as these are the oldest and most damaged
parts. Once your hair is fully covered in the
mixture, cover it with a shower cap and wait for
30 minutes. Proceed to wash your hair with cool
water and shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
Squeeze the excess water out of your hair using a
towel. Let your hair air-dry. You should do this
1-2 times a week.
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Avocado, Olive and Honey - 1
Ripe Medium Sized Avocado, 2 tbsp Raw Honey, 2
tbsp Olive Oil, 2-3 drops Harmony
Lavender Essential Oil (Optional),
Shower Cap, Blow Dryer. Throw the ingredients into
a food processor and process until you get a
smooth, lump-free mixture. Start applying this
mixture to your hair and scalp. Ensure that you
focus on the tips of your hair as these are the
oldest and most damaged parts. Once your hair is
fully covered in the mixture, cover it with a
shower cap and apply heat using a blow dryer for
about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can sit out
in the sun for 30-45 minutes. Proceed to wash your
hair with cool water and shampoo. Finish with
conditioner. Squeeze the excess water out of your
hair using a towel. Let your hair air-dry. You
should do this once a week.
Avocado and Aloe Vera - 1 Ripe
Medium Sized Avocado, 2 tbsp Raw Honey, 2 tbsp Body
Hydrate Aloe Vera Gel, Lemon Juice, 2
tsp Skin and
Hair Coconut Oil, Shower Cap. In a
mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients until you
get a smooth lump-free mixture. You can use a food
processor to make sure all the ingredients are
blended well. Start applying this mixture to your
hair and scalp. Ensure that you focus on the tips
of your hair as these are the oldest and most
damaged parts. Once your hair is fully covered in
the mixture, cover it with a shower cap and wait
for 15-20 minutes. Proceed to wash your hair with
cool water and shampoo. Finish with conditioner.
Squeeze the excess water out of your hair using a
towel. Let your hair air-dry. You should do this
once in two weeks.