Avocado is a miracle food for skin. It is excellent for both eating and applying to your skin. Thanks to the abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, avocados truly help in fighting against wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and pigmentation. They are also very high in anti-oxidants. The presence of Vitamins A, C and E helps in protecting your skin against the harmful UV rays, while also maintaining its resilience and elasticity.

Eat Avocado for Beautiful Skin

Eating fresh avocados every day would keep your skin youthful and vibrant for years to come as avocados are very rich in MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) which is required by the body for many vital functions while also being very important for maintaining healthy and youthful skin. In fact, studies have proven that people with higher intake of MUFA have fewer wrinkles than those who consume more saturated fat.

Avocados are also very rich in B Vitamins which are required for keeping skin smooth and supple.

Make avocados a part of your daily diet by consuming them either on their own or by experimenting with different recipes keeping avocado as the main ingredient.

Apply Avocado for Glowing and Youthful Skin

The natural oils present in avocados can do miracle to your skin. They can restore the ph balance of your skin while also providing deep nourishment to it.

Avocado Face Mask

For this simple face mask you would require 2 tablespoons ripe mashed avocado, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon beaten egg white and 2 drops wheat germ essential oil. Mix all the ingredients together in a blender or with a fork. Wash your face and wipe clean. Apply the mask all over your face and neck. This mask can also be applied to your under eye area. Leave the mask for about 25-30 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.

Regular application of the mask will not only keep your skin hydrated and nourished but can also diminish signs of premature aging.

Avocado Face Massage

An avocado face massage is one of the best ways of delivering vital nutrients directly to your skin. It also helps increase blood circulation while aiding the skin in getting rid of impurities and toxins. Make this massage a part of your daily regime and beautiful, youthful skin would be yours forever!

Mash avocado pulp and mix a teaspoon of fresh cream if your skin is dry. Fresh cream can be substituted with yogurt in case your skin is oily. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and mix well.

Clean your face and start massaging the mixture in gentle circular movements. Do the massage for about 5-8 minutes in case you are hard pressed for time. Ideally you should do it for at least 10 minutes every day. It would also be helpful to learn the right massage technique from a professional as that can create absolute miracles if done with regularity and sincerity.

Do the massage, apply the pack and eat avocados as much as you can. But make sure to use only ripe and tender avocados for both eating and applying. Soon you would know nature’s true secret to beautiful skin!

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