Skin: all the benefits of avocado oil
Rich in nutrients, avocado oil is used to hydrate, nourish, soothe, treat, heal and rejuvenate the skin. Use it as a mask, massage oil, bath oil, or daily moisturizer.
While avocado oil is best known for its cooking uses, it can also help with skin care. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, lecithin, and vitamins A, D and E, it can be used as massage oil, face mask, or mixed with creams, shower gels and bath oils. Side effects are very rare and only affect people with a pre-existing skin condition, who should consult a doctor before trying a new skin treatment. Otherwise, here are some advantages and benefits. Forget your traditional beauty creams, makeup changes its face!
Hydrate
The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, easily absorbs the many nutrients in avocado oil. To take advantage of its moisturizing and nourishing properties, you can apply the oil directly to the face before going to bed. Add a few tablespoons of it to your bath water to soften your skin.
Relieve
The antioxidants and vitamins in avocado oil can help heal dry, itchy skin associated with eczema and psoriasis. Test a small area of the skin to make sure the oil isn't triggering or making symptoms worse. To soften rough, dry skin, mix equal amounts of avocado and olive oil and apply the mixture to the skin once or twice a day, advises the Medical News Today website.
Treat
Avocado oil also has anti-inflammatory effects which can help reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne. Apply it as a mask on the face and let sit for a few minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.
Heal
The oleic acids in avocado oil are said to promote the synthesis of collagen, which helps build new layers of skin and heal wounds. Antioxidants are also believed to soothe sunburns.
Rejuvenate
When the first signs of aging appear on the skin, the fats in avocado oil are said to help the face maintain its elasticity. More studies are needed to verify this effect, says Medical News Today, but you can still try it for yourself.