I was really amazed when i came across an article that revealed more beauty secrets of avocado for hair and skin. I decided not to be stingy with my newly accquired knowledge and decided to share it on my blog :)
Avocado is a fruit whose oil is similar to that of olive oil. The oil when used to cook helps fight heart diseases and cancer. This great fruit can also do many more.
Hand scrub
Mix some mashed avocado with some finely ground sugar, rub into your hands and leave for some minutes, then rinse it off with water. This helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells from the hands, leaving them very soft and smooth.
Hydrates skin tone
It gives instant radiance to the skin and also hydrates dry skin. It also lightens the skin giving you a brighter skin tone and supple skin.
As sunscreen
This serves as a soothing ointment for sunburns. The oil in avocado pear protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Replace your regular sunscreen lotions with this fruit. Because of its high antioxidant content, the oil also protects the skin from ezcema and environmental damage.
Facial treatment
Mash half a ripe avocado and aloevera gel, mix together until they form a smooth paste. Apply to the face and leave for 10-15 minutes, then wash off very well. This rejuvenates the skin leaving it fresh and soft.
Bad breath
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Drink avocado juice as this cleanses the mouth and intestine and also helps get rid of the microorganisms that cause bad breath. The avocado contains antioxidants which play an important role in eliminating microbes.
Nourishes skin
It penetrates the skin deeply and removes dead skin cells from the skin. It cleanses the skin and helps to restore the skin nutrients. It also accelerates new cell growth and promotes circulation in the body.
Anti-aging properties
The antioxidants in avocado help to detoxify the body and also reduces wrinkles. It fights the aging process from within and can be applied to the skin or eaten to get this effect. Either way it works magic and helps you retain that youthful look and age gracefully.
Eye mask
Mash avocado and mix with aloevera gel and honey. Stir well and apply underneath the eyes. Allow to stay for ten mins then wipe it off and splash cold water on your face. This hydrates the eyes and reduces eye bags.
For hair
This can be applied to hair as a conditioner and leaves hair super soft and shiny. It also controls hair frizziness and split ends. The avocado helps to keep the scalp moisturized by penetrating deep into the epidermis layer. It also increases circulation of blood in the scalp.
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