AVOCADO: COSMETIC USES FOR BODY AND HAIR

Avocado is a fruit with a thousand beneficial properties , and being rich in nourishing oils and vitamins it is the perfect ally for those who want to keep their skin healthy and hydrated. Therefore, avocado-based recipes are not limited to the kitchen stove, but many can be made for cosmetic use: this fruit is in fact an antioxidant useful for fighting skin aging, it is rich in omega 3 which hydrates the skin and thanks to carotenoids it helps to keep the tan intact for a long time. But not only that: having a strong hydrating power avocado can also be used in hair care, to make it strong, shiny and soft. Now that we know the essentials, all that remains is to understand how to make the most of these benefits of avocado: are you ready? Here are some simple recipes to prepare super hydrating masks and compounds!

AVOCADO PROPERTIES: FACE MASK

For those who want to keep their facial skin hydrated and young, what you need is an avocado-based mask: the fruit is rich in vitamin E, so the pulp is perfect for preventing skin aging and reducing small wrinkles. How to prepare the mask? Here are the ingredients:
- avocado pulp
- jojoba oil

Simply blend or mix the ingredients, apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. To complete the action, you can cut thin slices of avocado and apply them to your eyes: they will reduce bags and swelling of the eyes. Then rinse with warm water: the results will be immediately visible! It is advisable to repeat the mask once a week, so as to improve the appearance of the skin, making it increasingly soft and luminous.

COSMETIC USES OF AVOCADO: FACE AND BODY SCRUB

If your skin has a dull complexion and there are blemishes such as pimples and blackheads, you can use avocado pulp to prepare an exfoliating but at the same time hydrating scrub. Here's what you need:
avocado pulp
- 2 tablespoons of oat flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix everything together and rub it on your face with circular movements, paying particular attention to the most critical points. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. For best results, apply a white clay mask immediately afterwards.
If you want to prepare a body scrub, add fine salt to the mixture, to make the scrub action even more powerful. Apply all over the body and rinse.

AVOCADO PULP, COSMETIC USES: BODY MOISTURIZER

Do you want to moisturize your body skin without resorting to creams and products purchased in perfumeries? Well, there is a very simple action to do: just rub the avocado pulp directly on the skin, wait 20 minutes and then immediately jump into the shower. Your skin will be very soft!

BENEFITS OF AVOCADO: HAIR MASK

If your concern is your hair, you can instead prepare a mask to apply before shampooing. Let's see how to do it:
- half an avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, almond oil or jojoba oil
Blend the ingredients together and apply the mask to damp hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then shampoo. The mask is recommended for those with dry and damaged hair.