Avocado mask – Benefits of the fruit + recipes

Avocado is a very tasty fruit that is easily found in Brazil. It is rich in proteins, vitamins, fiber and good fats and can be an ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes. Furthermore, the versatility of this food is also present in the beauty area. This is because the avocado mask is great for skin and hair care.

Vitamins A and E in avocado, combined with its antioxidant substances, help rejuvenate the skin and combat wrinkles. Furthermore, avocado can also provide great hydration for the hair. Furthermore, consuming the fruit also generates benefits for beauty and health. This is because the monounsaturated fat present in avocado helps control cholesterol. As a result, its properties also work to improve digestion and eye health.

Therefore, there are some recipes that use avocado pulp to produce hair and skin masks that can be incorporated into your care routine. That’s why we’ve brought you a list of some recipes that you can check out below.

Skin masks

There are several recipes for homemade skin masks that use avocado. Among these recipes are those that will help more in combating blemishes, anti-dark circles, against burns and so on. Therefore, we brought some of these main recipes.

Facial mask

This facial mask recipe has avocado as its main ingredient and is very simple to make. You will also need natural yogurt, but this ingredient can be replaced with honey or olive oil. Basically, you must mix the avocado pulp with natural yogurt until it forms a paste. Before applying, wash your face well with a neutral soap. After that, just apply the mask for 20 minutes and rinse with running water.

This homemade recipe has the power to remove dead cells and hydrate the skin. Furthermore, when combined with honey, avocado can act by closing pores.

Exfoliating avocado mask

Exfoliation is very important for skin health, as it helps to remove impurities accumulated in the area. Furthermore, exfoliating the skin promotes cell reduction, so you can use the following recipe to also take advantage of the properties of avocado in this process.

You will need mashed avocado pulp, two tablespoons of oat flour and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix these ingredients and, if you want, also add a little sugar. Then just use the paste that will form to exfoliate your face.

Against sunburn

Avocado can relieve pain and reduce the appearance of sunburn. To do this, simply crush the fruit pulp, apply it to the burned area and let the avocado mask act for a few minutes. Then just remove and repeat this process daily.

Anti-dark circles cream

Dark circles can be caused by a variety of reasons, but either way it causes a lot of discomfort. However, it is possible to delay their appearance using avocados, but also to alleviate their appearance when they are already a problem. This is because avocado can decongest blood vessels, which reduces these marks around the eyes.

To prepare the anti-dark circles mask you will need half a mashed avocado and three tablespoons of oats. Then just mix these ingredients well until a paste is formed. Apply to dark circles and let it act for 30 minutes. Finally, wash your face with running water to remove the mixture.

Mask to close pores

To close open pores, the avocado mask with honey is the ideal solution. Therefore, mix the pulp of half a mashed avocado with a tablespoon of honey. Then just apply it to your face and leave it for 30 minutes. Then just wash your face with warm water.

The properties present in honey will also help combat premature aging, wrinkles, blemishes and sagging.

Avocado fights blemishes and scars

Avocado can also help reduce blemishes and scars on the skin. To do this, knead the pulp well and apply it to your face, leaving it to act for 10 minutes. Its nourishing power will help reduce blemishes. After 10 minutes, just rinse your face with cold water. Repeat this application daily for better results.

Wrinkle mask

The vitamins in avocado can help the skin produce collagen. Therefore, the avocado mask can reduce wrinkles and expression lines, giving the skin a younger appearance. Therefore, we have two very simple homemade recipes that you can use to combat the signs of aging.

In the first recipe you will need half an avocado and saline solution. Mash the avocado pulp and add a little whey, mix until it forms a homogeneous cream, but be careful not to make it too liquid. Apply the mask to your face and let it act for 20 minutes. Then just wash with warm water.

In this second recipe you will need half an avocado, half a banana and the white of an egg. Mash the avocado and banana pulp well, then add the beaten egg white. Mix these three ingredients well until it has the texture of a cream. Then just apply it to the skin and let it act for 30 minutes. Remove with running water.

Avocado mask for acne

To alleviate acne and pimple spots, combine the properties of avocado with lemon juice. This mixture will nourish the skin while reducing oil production by the sebaceous glands, leaving the skin hydrated and less oily.

To prepare the mask, mix two teaspoons of lemon with the mashed avocado pulp. Then just apply it to clean skin and let it act for 15 minutes. Remove the mixture with cold water.

Body moisturizer

In addition to the benefits of avocado masks for the face, this fruit can also be used in homemade body moisturizer recipes. By the way, we brought you a very simple recipe that will help you hydrate dry skin.

Basically, you must mash the avocado pulp well until it forms a homogeneous mixture. Then, apply it to the area that needs hydration and leave it to act for 15 minutes. Then just remove with running water and repeat whenever necessary.

Avocado cream for stretch marks

The healing properties of avocado can alleviate stretch marks. Therefore, we brought you a recipe that will also use the benefits of almond oil and aloe vera. To do this, mix well the jelly from an aloe leaf, half a mashed avocado and a tablespoon of almond oil. Once you have a homogeneous mixture, apply the cream to the desired areas, massage and leave to act for 20 minutes. Finally, remove well with water.

Avocado hair masks

Hair mask

To create a strand-sealing and moisturizing hair mask, you will need 1/4 of an avocado, half a banana and a tablespoon of natural yogurt. Mix these three ingredients well and then apply to clean, damp hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.

Another recipe uses avocado pulp with saline solution. To do this, mix the mashed avocado well with the serum and apply to damp hair, leaving it to act for 15 minutes. Then just remove with cold water.

Abaca mask against dandruff

Dandruff is a hair problem that can be caused by excess oil on the scalp and its flaking. But, for this, there is a recipe using avocado seeds and castor oil or castor oil. To prepare, simply grate the avocado pit and add two tablespoons of one of the chosen oils. Then, apply the mask to dry, clean hair, massaging the scalp well. Finally, let the mixture act for a few minutes and wash normally.

Mask against lice and nits

Lice and nits are a problem that mainly affects children’s hair health. But don’t worry, this recipe will help fight these parasites. You will need five avocado seeds, two rue branches and a cup of water.

To prepare the mask, cook the two sprigs of rue with the five seeds of ground avocado in a cup of water. After the mixture reaches a cream texture, wait for it to cool and apply to the hair, from the scalp to the length. Mix well with the help of a comb and then let it rest with a cap on for 20 minutes. Finally, remove the mask by washing normally.

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Sources: Tips for Women Ana Maria Braga

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