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Avocado Benefits
for Skin and Hair

Avocado Benefits for Skin and Hair
August 8, 2024

We know you know avocados are always good. And we know you know you always look good eating them. But did you know there are ways to use avocado to keep your hair, skin, and face treatments always good?

 

You don’t have to head to the salon for your dream makeover. You don’t even need to leave your house. Just grab some ripe avocados — avocado oil benefits your hair, giving it a silky-smooth sheen and a hydrated feel. You can also mash an avocado to make a face mask, which will leave your skin soft, beautiful, and as good-lookin’ as the perfect avocado.

 

Whether you’re experiencing dry skin or hair due to genetics, weather, or something else, Avocados From Mexico can be a fun and delicious way to treat yourself to a DIY spa day. Here are a few ways Avocados From Mexico can keep your hair and skin as radiant and beautiful as an avocado, 24/7.

 

Pro Tip: Before lathering yourself in green goodness, perform a patch test (add a small amount of your avocado beauty product to the underside of your forearm) to check for any potential irritation or allergic reaction.

 

As with trying any new product, please consult a dermatologist prior to incorporating an avocado treatment into your routine.

 

Picking the Right 🥑

When you’re looking for avocado benefits for skin and hair treatments, you’ve gotta know how to make a good pick. Look for an avocado with dark green skin that gives a little when you squeeze it. Learn how to check for ripeness in our video:

 

Avocado Benefits for Skin

Avocados have natural oils that can moisturize skin and hair. Keeping your skin and hair clean and hydrated can help reduce the chances of breakage, wrinkles, and blemishes. Plus, avocados have nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, many of which, like vitamins E and C, are also found in common skincare products. Both vitamins E and C are known for their brightening and restorative effects, while biotin — also found in avocados — can help prevent and treat dry skin when applied topically. The antioxidants and essential fatty acids in avocados can help ease inflammation, such as sunburns, and promote collagen production. So, check out these easy mini “recipes” that harness avocado’s natural benefits and treat your skin to its own self-care day.

 

Avocado Skin Moisturizer 🧴

Halve an avocado, remove the pit, and mash the flesh. As tempted as you’ll be to add lime juice, salt, and some white onion, try to resist the urge. (The struggle is real; we get it.) Spread the mashed avocado on the dry areas of your skin and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and look at that skin shine.

 

Avocado Face Wash 😶‍🌫️

Mix a freshly mashed avocado with organic Greek yogurt and raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it well. This soothing face mask will not only help remove dead skin cells but will also leave your beautiful mug feeling fresh and rejuvenated.

 

Avocado-Aloe Sunburn Treatment ☀️

If you go to the beach and return with a sunburn, this natural, homemade remedy can help prevent chafing and cool the redness. Mix half of a mashed avocado with aloe vera gel and apply lotion to affected areas. Say, “Ahhh,” and repeat daily or as needed until your sunburn chills out.

 

Spa-Day Smoothie, Anyone?

Since all this avocado-mashing is probably making you hungry, why not mix up an avocado smoothie to make your tummy feel as good as your face? Check out these seven smoothie recipes that star your favorite superfood: Avocados From Mexico!

 

Avocado Oil Benefits for Hair

Thankfully, avocados do not have hair. But the oil in avocado can provide YOUR hair with some nutritious, natural benefits to keep it looking fabulous in every season. Dry, dehydrated hair and hair loss can occur if you use too many products or spend too much time tugging on knots. Lucky for you, the oil in avocados that makes them so creamy and delicious provides the good kind of fatty acids that help with breakage, all while hydrating and moisturizing your luscious locks — plus, is there anything more fun than making your own hair mask?

 

To start, try an avocado-cider hair mask.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe Avocados From Mexico
  • 1 tbsp. of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. of brown sugar

 

Directions:

Slice your avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop all the green goodness into a bowl. Mash it well and mix with the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. The resulting mixture should be pasty and slick. Dampen your hair with water and apply the hair mask evenly — be sure to massage it into your scalp! Place a shower cap over your hair and step into a hot shower for 10 minutes to catch a steam. Rinse out the hair mask well, then enjoy the new shine, smell, and glow of your hair!

 

We’ve got four more hair mask recipes for you to try, including a degreaser and an emergency hair-repair mask. Each one’s as good as the last!

 

Back to Basics 😋

A healthy day should end on a healthy note. There’s no better way to do just that than with Avocados From Mexico. This Greek Goddess Salad is not only drizzled in a creamy Avocado Mediterranean Greek Dressing, but it’s AHA-certified as a heart-healthy recipe!

 

Avocados From Mexico are one of nature’s superfoods. By incorporating them into your hair and skin care routines, you can enjoy fun beauty benefits. Get even more avocado spa day hacks here.

 

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