Avocado face and hair mask
Avocados have long been known for their miraculous properties. This product is one of the ten most valuable for nutrition and body care. The fact is that the concentration and amount of various substances contained in it is truly unique. For human hair and skin, it has a moisturizing and antioxidant effect.
Due to all the beneficial properties that this fruit has, it is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is also easy and convenient to use it when preparing caring masks at home.
Properties
The content of nutrients in avocado leaves other fruits of nature far behind. That is why it can be successfully used in the daily care of the epidermis and hairline.
- The rich content of various trace elements makes the "alligator pear" extremely useful in nutrition and personal care. The fruit contains a tremendous amount of minerals that form the basis of life on Earth. Not all vegetables and fruits contain even a small proportion of the elements so necessary for the functioning of our body.
- The green fruit is rich in vitamins. This is practically a vitamin complex, only its absorption is much better than that of synthetic counterparts.The composition includes: vitamin A, almost all B vitamins, including B9, known as folic acid, E, D, PP and K.
- The fruit owes its tremendous antioxidant effect to the content of beauty vitamin E. It provides powerful protection against harmful environmental factors. Moreover, the action is enhanced by vitamin C and the trace element selenium.
- One of the main products for the restoration of the dermis is retinol. And together with zinc and the aforementioned vitamin E, it serves as an excellent counteract to the appearance of acne.
- The pulp of the fruit contains the substance squalene, which stimulates the work of the human immune system, leveling the action of aggressive environmental factors. This is a strong anti-microbial agent, perfectly heals small wounds.
- Some vitamins require fat to be fully absorbed by the body. Surprisingly, this plant is also saturated with them. In addition, it also contains phytohormones, proteins and Omega-9 fatty acids, which have a moisturizing and nourishing effect.
The effectiveness of cosmetics
The presence of almost all the necessary vitamins make avocados an indispensable product for human nutrition, as well as for the care of his skin, hair, nails and all parts of the body.
A rich combination of micro and macro elements, fats and antioxidants help to better assimilate all the nutrients, have a nutritional and protective effect. Perfectly restores and moisturizes the skin and hair, making them healthy, strong and beautiful.
If you use fruit to make masks on a regular basis, you can achieve clear positive results:
- save the epidermis from excessive dryness and peeling, moisturize all layers of the skin and hairline;
- thanks to the wound healing effect, get rid of microcracks, wounds and small burns;
- with skin problems, significantly reduce the inflammatory process;
- when rashes and allergic reactions appear, remove the severity of their manifestation;
- slow down the withering process, make small wrinkles less noticeable;
- stimulate blood supply and oxygen to cells, and with it their renewal;
- enhance the production of collagen and elastin proteins;
- protect from the harmful effects of environmental factors, from sunlight, dust, winds and chemicals.
Avocado products have an excellent effect for nourishing, moisturizing and softening the dermis. For dry and damaged epidermis, it will be indispensable, as it will help soothe the cover, heal wounds and relieve inflammation. It would be wise to use such products on the face, neck, decollete.
In the cold season, as well as in strong winds and the burning sun, cosmetics from this fruit will help protect the skin from harmful effects. At the same time, the remedy is absolutely natural and natural, it is recommended to use it for any type of dermis, for any sensitivity and age.
You can also do nourishing care procedures for curls. This provides gentle care for the epidermis of the head and hairline.
- the rich content of amino acids provides the cells of the dermis with excellent nutrition and hydration;
- a complex of vitamins and minerals gives the hair shine and elasticity;
- takes care of dry and damaged hair under stress;
- fights the manifestations of dandruff, itching and flaking;
- stimulates the growth of new hairs, makes the strands thicker and stronger.
Recommendations and contraindications
You should pay special attention to the use of masks with this fruit in the presence of the following problems:
- dryness and dehydration of the skin;
- dermis affected by age-related changes;
- acne or acne;
- sensitivity of the dermis or manifestation of irritations.
The only contraindication to the use of such a natural remedy is an individual intolerance to avocado oil or an allergic reaction to it.
Nutrient formulations derived from the seed and peel of the fruit are added to many cosmetics. At home, it is most convenient to make a caring product from avocado pulp, especially since the content of the necessary substances in it is huge.
For the preparation of homemade cosmetics, it is better to use fresh and ripe fruits. Ripeness guarantees not only the tenderness and oiliness of the pulp, but also the presence of all the necessary nutrients. The pulp must be crushed to a homogeneous consistency with a fork or blender, and then mixed with additional ingredients. It is worth immediately removing the bone from the middle, because upon contact with oxygen, it will oxidize and release dangerous substances. You should not store such a mixture even in the refrigerator. It is better to prepare the product before application.
Using the mask about two or three times within a week, you can quickly see the effect of it, return the beautiful well-groomed appearance to the skin and hair.
For skin
When used on the skin of the face, the mashed pulp of the fruit is mixed with other ingredients and applied to the epidermis.. At the same time, the areas around the eyes and mouth are left untouched. It is necessary to hold the mask for about twenty minutes, rinse with a sufficient amount of water at a comfortable temperature.Then you can apply a non-greasy nourishing cream and leave the dermis to rest for a while.
Many nutritional formulations, other than avocados, contain honey. If you are suffering from an allergic reaction to bee products, simply replace them in the recipe with cottage cheese.
For dry and sensitive skin:
- Mix one part each of soft avocado, warm mashed potatoes, 10 ml of olive oil and half a spoon of sour cream. Use the composition as indicated above.
- About 20 grams of soft avocado should be mixed with the same amount of banana or melon. In the resulting puree, add the yolk of one chicken egg and 10 grams of honey. Such a composition must be applied thickly.
- Pre-cook oatmeal in water. Avocado and oatmeal are taken on a spoon, four tablespoons of milk are introduced and rubbed well.
For fatty type:
- Combine a large spoonful of avocado, one egg white and a teaspoon of lime or lemon juice. Such a composition will perfectly dry out an overly oily epidermis.
- We dilute one serving of softened avocado with two sour milk. Adding a fermented milk product will allow you to cope with shine, matte the cover and whiten it a little.
For mixed type:
- Take a tablespoon of softened avocado and ordinary baking flour, an egg and 10 g of honey and mayonnaise each, combine into a homogeneous mass. This will help cleanse and moisturize the epidermis.
With age-related changes:
- Prepare a puree from half the fruit, mix with a teaspoon of olive oil and dry yeast in the same amount. This composition should be allowed to stand for about ten minutes. Only then apply to the surface of the skin.
- Rub avocado and carrots, add an egg, half a glass of sour cream and three tablespoons of honey. The components are well mixed.This tool perfectly restores the skin from the inside and improves its appearance and color.
- A mixture of one avocado, two eggs, three tablespoons of honey, two tablespoons of kefir, two teaspoons of baking soda and a couple of drops of orange oil must first be cooled in a glass dish for a couple of hours in a refrigerator. The composition is able to relieve fatigue of the skin, smooth and give radiance.
Refreshing mask for any type epidermis is prepared very quickly and simply. To do this, 20 g of fruit pulp is mixed with five drops of lemon juice and fresh mint leaves. Great product for a fresh and radiant complexion.
The recipe for a miracle avocado hair mask is in the next video.
For curls
Cosmetics prepared with the pulp of the "alligator pear" should be held on the scalp for at least an hour. The best effect can be achieved by leaving the composition on the hair for the night. To fully restore and nourish the curls, it is better to repeat the procedure a couple of times a week. In this case, instead of fresh fruit, you can also use oil purchased at a pharmacy. But the oil will not be as high in nutrients due to the processing it goes through for safety.
- Use the following ingredients to moisturize and beautifully shine your hair. Mash half the pulp of a ripe avocado, do the same with a banana. Mix the ingredients with 20 ml of olive oil and mayonnaise. The composition must be thoroughly mixed and distributed through the hair. After that, the hair must be collected in a shower cap or wrapped with cling film and wrapped in a towel. Leave the product on the curls for at least half an hour and wash them using your usual products.
- To stimulate the growth of hairline and strengthen it, as well as get rid of the manifestations of dandruff, a composition that includes lemon juice and egg yolk will help. The fruit for this recipe needs a very soft, you can even overripe. All components must be thoroughly beaten and mixed to a single structure. It is necessary to apply the mask for twenty to thirty minutes, keep the hair warm, then rinse in the usual way. The hair will be very grateful for such care, it will respond with shine and softness.
- You can also use the pulp of a ripe and soft avocado without any additions. It must be kneaded and applied along the entire length of the hair. This option is left for an hour and, like everyone else, washed off. This is a simple and effective way to care and strengthen the hairline.
The recipe for making an avocado hair mask is in the video below.
Popular brands
In addition to self-prepared products with this fruit, it is possible to purchase products developed by cosmetic brands.
Masks for the epidermis with the addition of cosmetic clay and oatmeal in addition to avocado oil are produced by the American company Freeman. This product is great for oily and mixed types of the epidermis, as it regulates the production of sebum, fights inflammation, nourishes and moisturizes.
For hair with avocado, caring masks are produced by companies such as Garnier, the Italian brand Brelil Numero and the Russian Organic Shop. These products perfectly cope with the problems of thin, damaged and too dry hairs.
Reviews
Many women who used the miraculous fruit note its effectiveness and excellent effect.. It helps fight dry skin due to its nourishing and moisturizing properties.The content of a huge amount of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants helps fight the signs of aging, activates the renewal of dermal cells, accelerates hair growth, gives them a natural glow, well-groomed and healthy look.
Also, thanks to squalene, which has a wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effect, a mask with fruit pulp helps to cope with the appearance of acne, reduce the severity of acne. Even women who have been struggling with skin dermatitis for many years note the positive effects of such procedures.
Homemade avocado masks have an excellent effect, but with a lack of time, you can also use ready-made cosmetic products.
Avocado is very cool - so many vitamins and fats, it would be good to include it in the diet, it's the basis of healthy skin.