Avocado is a one of those few fruits that caters to both your taste buds and skin equally. The silky texture of avocado can be a brilliant base for skin packs that can you simply cannot miss.
Another unique quality about this fruit is that it can is a fine remedy for all types of skin ranging from oily to dry.
Here is all you need to know about the avocado face packs you can make on your own.
Avocado is a big berry fruit with a nut inside, it is very nutritious and helps to reduce the blood cholesterol levels.
It is fully loaded with lots of monounsaturated fats and fibers. The fruit consists a lot of minerals like sodium, potassium, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium etc. It also contains an array of vitamins such as A, E, B and K.
One special quality of the avocado face masks is that, they helps to penetrate into the deeper skin layer ‘epidermis’ which in turn improves the elasticity of the skin even the driest skin layers.
Avocado face packs can be tried by the people with wrinkles and fine lines – the common ageing factors to make them calm.
Here are some of the homemade avocado face packs that works amazing for almost all skin kinds.
For dry skin
To brighten the dry and dull skin avocado and honey are two very good ingredients. They helps to retain the moisture in the skin and also to bring up the natural glow.
Ingredients
- One ripe avocado
- Half cup of honey
Steps to prepare
- Take a fully ripe avocado and mash it, add it half cup of honey and mix both of the ingredients well.
- Apply this paste on your face and leave it for about 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water and pat dry.
This easy mask reduces the dryness and wrinkles over the skin. Try to do it for once in a week.
For dry & damaged skin
Ingredients
- Half ripe avocado
- Half cup of oatmeal
Steps to prepare
- Take half ripe avocado in a bowl and mash it with the help of a fork, now add it half cup of cooked oatmeal to the avocado and form it like a paste.
- Apply this paste on your face by scrubbing it.
- Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
This avocado recipe acts well for the damaged and dry skin by the moisturizing properties.
For skin tightening
Ingredients
- Half ripe avocado
- One egg white
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
Steps to prepare
- Mash the half avocado piece with a fork and add it one egg white and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Stir all the ingredients together with a spoon to form it as a spreadable paste.
- Now spread this paste as a face mask and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Wash off with lukewarm water and then pat dry with a soft cloth.
For softness and glowing skin
Ingredients
- Half ripe avocado
- One egg yolk
- Half banana
Steps to prepare
- Mash half ripe avocado with the help of a fork, add it one egg yolk and half pasted banana.
- Mix all the ingredients well with your fingertips and apply it on your face completely eliminating eyes.
- Hold it for about 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse off with normal water.
Avocado softens and smooths your skin whereas egg helps to tighten the skin.
Avocado & strawberry
It’s a nightmare for any woman on terra firma when the first signs of aging start peeping through her skin.
Fight this problem with a brave-heart using this mighty avocado face pack. Its rich vitamin E and protein elements will stop the protective tissues from damaging so your skin can breathe a sigh of relief.
Ingredients
- creamy flesh of one avocado,
- 5 strawberries and a
- beaten egg to form a smooth paste.
Process
- Mash the strawberries,
- add the avocado flesh
- Add beaten egg to it and whisk.
When you are done, apply this on the skin surface. Let it dry for about half an hour. Rinse afterwards with cold water.
With olive oil and yogurt
Our skin tends to lose moisture quickly during the winters. What is left to you is dry chapped skin that is prone to itching, inflammation, rashes and what not!
- Take out pulp of an avocado,
- Add 2 tbsp of yogurt
- Add a few drops of olive oil for this.
- Combine all these ingredients to make a fine paste.
Rub this on the face. Relax for 20 minutes. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.
With Banana for moisturising
The use of this face pack is its deep moisturizing qualities that will make your skin feel supple and soft. That is not all; it also performs as a great exfoliator which will gently clean the dead skin cells that causes the unwanted blemished look.
You will need to have one ripe banana, one ripe avocado, 1 tsp of orange juice and 5 drops of olive oil to prepare this pack.
- Scoop out the smooth pulp out of the avocado put it in a bowl.
- Then mash the banana that needs to be mixed with the pulp.
- Now add the orange juice and olive oil to end the method.
- Now apply the paste that you made on the skin. Leave it to dry for 10 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.
Avocado and baking soda
The combination of these two ingredients makes up for one of the best avocado face packs.
Skin irritation, acne scars, oily skin, and blackheads-this is a one stop solution to all such skin problems.
To prepare this DIY face pack, get your hands on an avocado and some baking soda.
- Take out its pulp;
- put it in a container, mix some baking soda to it and stir well using a spoon.
- You may add a little water to maintain the consistency of the paste.
Now you are ready to apply this paste on your face. With gentle finger strokes, apply this paste on your face carefully avoiding the eye area. Keep it still for 15 minutes. Wash off.
Coconut oil and avocado
Coconut oil is rich in vitamins and minerals that are scientifically proven to have a positive impact on your skin.
Its conjunction with avocado hydrates the skin, protects the skin tissue and brings back the lost luster of your skin.
Even if you don’t have any skin problem, this face pack will help you to maintain the beauty and anyone who will come across you will not be able to resist staring.
- You have to mix the avocado pulp with some pure coconut oil and rub this mixture on your face.
- Do not wash it before it is completely absorbed into your skin.
