Face masks are used often to combat dry or problem skin. You can control what goes into a homemade mask as well as its cost. Avocados are rich with monounsaturated fat and antioxidants, and the oil that can be pressed from them is used in many applications for the skin, including massage oils and skin moisturizers. You can make your own face masks at home using avocado to combat dryness and give your skin a fresh glow.
Avocado Honey or Almond Mask
Step 1
Mash the flesh of one ripe avocado with one tsp. lemon juice. The lemon juice prevents the avocado from browning.
Step 2
Stir 1 tbsp. honey or almond oil into the avocado mix and combine well to make a smooth paste.
Step 3
Spread the paste on your face using upward strokes of your fingers. Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse. Your skin should feel soft and moisturized.
Avocado Egg Mask
Step 1
Mash a ripe avocado into a bowl with 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Step 2
Separate the white of an egg from its yolk. Set the yolk aside for other use. Stir the egg white into the avocado and thoroughly mix.
Step 3
Spread the avocado-egg mix over your face, using upward strokes of your fingers. Let sit on your face for 10 minutes and rinse off. You should feel a temporary firmness in your skin from the egg.
Tips and Warnings
- Use leftover avocado mix on your hair to help condition it.
Things You'll Need
- Ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp. honey or almond oil
- 1 egg white
- Lemon juice
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