Avocado Face Mask/Avocado Hair Mask
Ok, so now that we have all the technical jargon done, we can get to the juicy stuff! How can we use the healthy avocado on our skin and hair? It’s easier than you think. I love using food on my face, especially when I can get away with using only one ingredient! Here’s what you do:
1. Buy an avocado (preferably organic, stay away from the pesticide infused stuff)
2. Slice it lengthwise, gently pull apart, and scoop out the flesh inside.
3. Mash in a bowl until you have a creamy consistency.
4. Apply the avocado to a cleansed face (I also like to use scrub prior to doing a mask) and all through your scalp and hair. Longer hair may require another avocado.
5. Leave on for 15 minutes. It will start to feel a bit itchy, that’s normal!
6. Get in the shower and rinse. It might take two shampoos to get all the green stuff out of your hair.
7. Come out of the shower with glowing skin and hair softer than a baby’s bottom.
What exactly does avocado do to the skin and hair? Here you go:
* Imparts nourishing oils, but does not make the hair or skin “oily”
* Adds shine
* Repairs pollution and sun damage
* Stimulates hair growth
* Penetrates skin with powerful moisture
* Boosts collagen (wrinkle fighter!) and cell growth
This proves that you don’t need to be at the salon every two weeks for a conditioning treatment. The solution to dull, dry hair is in making your very own homemade hair mask. You may look a little strange with all the green goo on your head and face, but who cares? You will look fabulous afterwards. It’s one of the best face masks for dry skin. It will do wonders for you! So now that you know about the many ways avocado benefits your health and your appearance, are you excited to give it a try?
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