How to Make
Homemade Avocado
Face Cream

The effects of stress, fatigue, and exposure to the elements often show up on the delicate skin around your eyes more than anywhere else. You can help alleviate some of these effects by giving that delicate area a little extra pampering.

Avocados are delicious and nutritious, but they can also provide your skin with many benefits. This wonderful green fruit contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals per 50 g serving (one-third of a medium avocado), including 6% daily value of potassium, 4% daily value of vitamin C, and 6% daily value of vitamin E. Vitamins C and E are often found in everyday skin care products, plus the natural fats and oils in avocados may help keep your skin supple and moisturized.

Here’s a quick guide on how to make avocado face cream.

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

Related: Make any day a spa day with the help of Avocados From Mexico.

How to Make Avocado Face Cream

Making homemade avocado face cream is simple and doesn’t require a fancy avocado face cream recipe. All you really need are two ingredients: one-quarter of a ripe, medium-sized avocado and your choice of sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or olive oil.

Create your avocado face cream by mashing the avocado into a fine pulp using a fork, adding a few drops of oil, and mixing it well. Spread the moisturizer on your face with your fingertips, taking care not to get it in your eyes. Lie down and relax for 10–15 minutes as the nutrients sink in, then rinse off with lukewarm water. This moisturizer will leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated.

Picking the Right Avocado

The key to making luscious homemade avocado face cream is a perfectly ripe avocado. If you’re not sure how to tell if your avocado is ripe enough, give it a gentle squeeze. If it yields to pressure, it’s ready to use. If you’re making guacamole or another avocado snack, set aside a quarter of an avocado for your moisturizer. If you’re cutting open a new avocado to make your moisturizer, you can save the rest for later by squeezing a little lemon juice on the exposed flesh, covering it with plastic wrap, and popping it in the refrigerator.

Now that you know how to make avocado cream for your face, check out more avocado beauty secrets here, or dig into our recipe collection for delicious inspiration.