Avocado oil skin care

Avocado oil is extracted from the flesh of avocado. It is nutrient rich oil that has vitamins, minerals and healthy fatty acids. This makes it a popular ingredient in skincare. This oil is obtained by cold pressing the flesh of the fruit. The avocado fruit is crushed to extract the oil. The process is done without using heat and chemicals. As a result all natural ingredients are preserved.

Avocado oil skin care is popular for its moisturizing and nourishing properties. This oil is used in a wide variety of lotions, creams and other skincare products due to its natural composition. Using the products made from avocado oil can help to hydrate the skin and protect it.

Avocado oil skin care

Here are some of the ways by which you can use avocado oil in your skin care regimen. You can use avocado oil to moisturize the skin. This is good for dry and flaky skin. Simple apply a few drops on your skin and massage gently. This will make your skin feel soft and supple.

You can also use avocado oil as an ingredient in your home made face mask. Simply mix avocado oil with avocado and honey. A face mask using avocado oil is mentioned below.

You can use avocado oil as a remedy for under eye wrinkles. Avocado oil can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Simply apply a small amount under your eyes and gently massage.

You can also use avocado oil to nourish and moisturize dry cuticles. Finally you can use avocado oil as a body oil. This will moisturize and nourish your skin. You will have to apply the oil all over the body after shower. This will provide you a smooth and healthy looking skin. 

As you can see avocado oil can be a versatile and beneficial addition to your skin care routine. As with any skin care product don’t forget to first use the oil on a small area of your skin before using it on the face.

Avocado oil face mask

This is a simple DIY avocado oil face mask that you can make at home with simple ingredients from the kitchen. For this mask you need 1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt.

Mash the avocado in a bowl. Do this till you get a smooth paste.  Add the avocado oil, honey and plain yogurt to the bowl and mix well. Clean your face and apply the mixture to your face. Avoid the eye area. Keep the mask for 15 minutes so that it dries up. Rinse off the mask with warm water and pat your face dry.

The honey in this mask has antibacterial properties that will help to cleanse the skin. The lactic acid in yogurt will help to exfoliate and brighten the skin. As avocado and avocado oil are good at moisturizing your skin will be hydrated.

You can use the face mask on all types of skin types including dry and sensitive skin.

In conclusion

Avocado oil is moisturizing and nourishing for the skin. Hence it can be important part of any skin care regime. You can use it as a moisturizer, or a face mask or a solution for under eye wrinkles.