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Avocado for Skin Care

Avocado is rich in valuable oils good for our skin, body and health, which is why some cultures call the fruit 'Green Gold'. It is not only tasty as a healthy treat but also good to our hair and skin.

It is known as Alligator Pear originated in southern Mexico. It has become an essential ingredient for our daily skin care routine. It is rich in fat as well as protein. These fats are monounsaturated, which is fine for a healthy heart. The vitamin E in avocado helps the heart to remain fit. It is also known to supply 60% more potassium in comparison to banana.

It is also rich in vitamin B6, fiber, foliate (folic acid), iron, copper and magnesium. Consuming avocado in salad form can also be beneficial for your skin, other than applying it on your skin. Avocado contains vitamins like A, D and E that has penetrating qualities to improve your skin. Avocado oil is also very useful for skin care. The oil is useful to remove any sun damage or age spots. It also softens the skin, provides a moisturizing effect and can do wonders on damaged, undernourished and dehydrated skin.

Simple Recipes for Skin Care

• Puffed Eyes
  Cut avocado into slices, place it under each eye, and relax with it for 20 minutes. The changes would be remarkable.

• Eye Cream
  Make an eye cream by mixing five drops of almond oil in three ripe slices of avocado. Blend this mixture and dab it around your eyes. Keep it for five minutes then rinse.

  One more practice of making the eye cream is by using 1/4 cup avocado oil with 1/4 cup Aloe vera gel. You can also use apricot, kernel, grape seed or sesame oil.

• Facial Mask
  This facial mask is useful for dry skin. Mash half avocado and apply it leisurely on your face. Keep it for 15 minutes and then with warm water rinse it off. Make a paste of ripe avocado mixed with one tsp vegetable oil. Apply this paste on a washed and clean face. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it with warm water. This facial mask is very good for dry skin.

• Smooth and Beautiful Hands
  Make a paste by mixing 1/4 peeled and mashed avocado, one egg white, two tbsp. oatmeal and one tsp lemon juice. Apply this paste on your hand and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it with warm water and pat it dry. Using it regularly, gives good results.

• Facial Scrub
  Mix two tbsp. flax seeds, one mashed banana and 1/2 avocado peel. Use a small bowl to mix flax seeds and banana. Scoop the banana and flax seed by using avocado peel. Massage this mixture on your face in circular motion slowly and gently. Rinse it with warm water.

One must work out all safety measures while following directions on the recipes from this article. Do not try if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.