It’s a fact that many skin care products on the market contain chemicals, artificial colors, and other fillers that can cause irritation, redness, and allergic reactions. As a result, more and more people are turning to natural skin care products, both commercially produced and homemade.

Avocados contain essential oils that nourish and moisturize the skin, without causing any irritation.

Prevent Signs of Premature Aging

As we age, the skin loses its natural elasticity, causing the skin to sag and stretch. Wrinkles appear and the skin begins to feel brittle, rough, and dry. Overexposure to the sun and smoking can hasten these signs of aging.  

It is important to take steps to replenish the skin’s natural oils. Essential oils, such as avocado oil, can help the skin maintain its elasticity and smoothness. Avocado oil contains lecithin, vitamin B, and vitamin E, which aid in cellular renewal and help the skin regain elasticity and smooth wrinkles and stretch marks. Rubbed into the scalp, it can stimulate and accelerate hair growth.

DIY Skin Care

You can make your own avocado-based skin care products at home. Unlike most edible oils, Avocado Oil is not derived from the seeds of the fruit, but from the fleshy pulp surrounding the pit.

You can make your own instant avocado cream simply by peeling an avocado and rubbing the inside of the peel onto your skin. However, to extract the oil, place the skin into an orange press and squeeze. You will need eight to 10 avocados to extract sufficient oil for a skin care treatment. Strain the extracted oil through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter to remove any residues.

Avocado oil is absorbed quickly into the skin, providing instant results. Homemade skin care was never so easy. Try it out today!