Our face speaks about our personality and character as a human being. Taking care of facial skin is important to keep it glowing and healthy for an elegant look. Many skin problems like acne and pimple pop up and affect the look of face. Avocado face mask can do wonders for skin and used by many for a refreshing facial look.
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Avocado Face Mask Benefits
There are several health benefits which you can experience from application of avocado face mask.
- Excellent for moisturizing dry skin and keeps skin hydrated.
- Helps in getting relief from acne prone skin and can treat many more inflammatory skin conditions.
- Brings oil balance on the face and lowers down the risks of having pimples.
- Supports in exfoliating the dry skin in a natural and soothing way without causing any harm to skin.
How to Make an Avocado Face Mask
There are various methods of applying Avocado on face. Mix and match with other natural ingredients enhance the results of the Avocado mask.
Raw Avocado Face Mask
When mixed with Avocado, apricot can help in treating varieties of skin problems without causing any problem with skin oil balance.
Ingredients:
- Ripe avocado
- Ripe apricot
Preparation Time: 5 mins.
Procedure:
- Scoop out the flesh of ripe avocado and mash it well to make it smooth
- Scoop out apricot and mash it well
- Now mix together to prepare a pasty texture
- Now apply it on face and leave for 30 minutes
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat dry
How it work: It will nourish the skin making it oil balanced, healthy and smooth.
Repetitions: Once in a week.
Best time to Apply: In your free time.
Tips: Use it as an overnight mask for extra nourishment.
[ Read: Homemade Face Masks for Acne ]
Honey and Avocado Face Mask
Honey is antibacterial by nature and it great for acne treatment and its prevention. It hydrates, repairs and brings a natural glow on the skin.
Ingredients:
- Ripe avocado
- Organic yogurt
- Honey
Preparation Time: 5 Mins.
Procedure:
- Mash the extracts of 1 ripe avocado and take 1/4th spoon of it
- Add 1 spoon of organic Yogurt in it
- Add 1/2 spoon of honey and mix well to form a smooth paste
- Apply it on your face and neck evenly
- Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
- Wash face with lukewarm water
- Pat Dry
How it work: It will lighten the skin color and dark spots, maintain oil balance and will kill acne bacteria from root.
Repetitions: Once in a week.
Best time to Apply: Good if you can apply it before taking bath. You can also apply it in your free time too.
Tips: Apply rose water on your face daily twice to keep the skin well hydrated.
[ Read: Honey Face Mask Recipes ]
Banana and Avocado Face Mask
Banana enhances skin moisture and is rich in potassium, vitamins E and C. It helps in promoting clear glowing skin.
Ingredients:
- Ripe avocado
- Banana
- Egg Yolk
Preparation Time: 5 mins.
Procedure:
- Take one Avocado and scoop out the flesh and mash it smooth
- Take One banana and smash it smooth
- Now mix banana and avocado smash and make a smooth paste
- Add one egg yolk and mix well
- Now apply the mix on clean face and neck evenly
- Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
- Wash with lukewarm water
- Pat dry
How it work: It absorbs excess sebum if any on skin and bring perfect oil balance making it free from getting acne or pimples.
Repetitions: Once in a week.
Best time to Apply: In your free time or before a bath.
Tips: Use rose water daily before going to bed to maintain skin hydration.
[ Read: Homemade Banana Face Mask Recipes ]
Oatmeal and Avocado Face Mask
Saponins present in Oatmeal is known for its intense cleansing qualities and exfoliates dead skin gently.
Ingredients:
- Ripe avocado
- Oatmeal
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Take 1/2 cup of Oatmeal and prepare the same as mentioned in the packet
- Scoop out the flesh of a ripe avocado and smash it smooth
- Now mix it with the oatmeal preparation and make it a thick paste
- Apply it on your clean face and neck evenly
- Leave it for 10 to 15 mins
- Wash face with lukewarm water
- Pat dry your face
How it work: This mask is excellent for dry skin. It helps in hydrating dry skin and brings perfect oil balance.
Repetitions: Once in a week.
Best time to Apply: Better to apply before taking a bath or in any free time.
Tips: Add few drops of essential oil of your choice for a soothing and calm feeling.
[ Read: Oatmeal Face Mask Recipes ]
Egg and Avocado Face Mask
Egg whites contains astringent properties which helps in shrinking of pores to make skin tight.
Ingredients:
- Avocado
- Egg
- Lemon juice
- Honey
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Take a spoon to Scoop out flesh of one medium-sized avocado.
- Use clean hands to mash the flesh well and to remove all lumps well for a smooth paste.
- Take 1 egg and in the mix and blend it well
- Add 1/2 spoon of lemon juice, and 1 spoon of honey in the mix and again blend well
- Ensure the paste consistency is smooth and even.
- Wash your face well and pat dry to make it ready for application
- Apply evenly the mixture on face and neck
- Leave it on face for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water
How it work: It will moisturize the skin make it supple, soft, healthy and free from pimples or acne.
Repetitions: Once in a week.
Best time to Apply: Do it before a bath.
Tips: Do not scrub your skin at time of washing the face.
Lemon and Avocado Face Mask
Lemon is a natural skin bleacher. It removes the tan on skin and brings a glowing refreshing look for it.
Ingredients:
- Lemon Juice
- Egg White
- Avocado
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Take 1 Ripe Avocado and cut it into small pieces
- Use a masher to make a creamy paste of the avocado
- Add 1 table spoon of lemon juice in it
- Add 1 egg white and mix it well
- Apply it on your clean face and neck
- Leave it for 30 minutes
- Wash with lukewarm water
- Pat it dry using clean face towel
How it works: It will remove the skin tan and bring oil balance in the skin. Black spots on skin will be lighten and acne bacteria will be killed naturally.
Repetitions: Once or max twice a week.
Best time to Apply: Better to apply before bath or in free time.
Tips: Scrub your skin a day before you apply the mask or skin may turn red.
Avocados is one such fruit which is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids along with many other antioxidants. It also contains vitamin A, B, K, and E which helps in promoting better health for facial skin.
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