Did you know that avocado is the official fruit of the California state? California avocado is so famous that some parts of the state hold annual festivals for avocado. Apart from various health benefits of consuming avocado, these fruits also benefit us in our beauty routine. Avocados can be applied for any skin type. Benefits of avocado on your skin are numerous. Vitamin A, antioxidants, and fatty acids in avocado nourishes your skin and prevent ageing. You can buy organic avocados online if you do not find them in the local market. Let us check out the top three avocado-based face masks to prepare at home for preventing ageing.
1. Avocado egg mask
Ingredients
•Half the pulp of a ripe California avocado
•Juice of a half lemon
•One egg white
Mix avocado pulp and lemon juice nicely until it is smooth. Now add egg whites and mix thoroughly without any lumps. Your avocado egg mask is ready. Apply it once a week for better results.
2. Avocado spirulina mask
Ingredients
•Half the pulp of a ripe avocado
•Spirulina powder 1 tbsp
Take the ingredients in a bowl and mash it together to make a smooth paste. Apply it once a week for better results.
3. Avocado apricot mask
Ingredients
•Half the pulp of a ripe avocado
•Deseeded flesh of half apricot
Blend the ingredients together in a blender to make a smooth paste. Apply it once a week.
Words of caution before applying avocado or any face mask:
•Make sure you use only ripe avocados.
•Be specific about your choice, buy organic avocados online if you don’t find them in the nearby market.
•Before applying any mask first do a patch test on your wrist line or behind your ear and wait for any reaction. If you do not see any adverse reaction, only then apply the prepared mask.
•Make fresh face masks each time before applying. Never store the leftover fruit masks for later use, discard them before it rots.
•Make sure you clean your face off any makeup and wash your face thoroughly before applying your face mask.
•Any face mask should not be left on the skin for more than 20 minutes. It should be rinsed off thoroughly with cold water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.
Do not let wrinkles take a toll on your beauty. Keep your skin young with these easy DIY avocado face masks.
