Avocado Face and Hair Mask
Avocado has long been known for its 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 are truly unique. It has a moisturizing and antioxidant effect on human hair and skin.
Because of all the beneficial properties of this fruit, it is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is also easy and convenient to use it when cooking caring masks at home.
Properties
The content of nutrients in the avocado leaves the other fruits of nature far behind. That is why it can be successfully used in daily care of the epidermis and hairline.
- The rich content of various microelements makes the “alligator pear” extremely useful in nutrition and self-care. The fruit contains a huge amount of minerals that form the basis of life on Earth. Not all fruits and vegetables have even a small proportion of the elements that are so necessary for the functioning of our body.
- Green fruit is rich in vitamins. This is practically a vitamin complex, only its absorption is much better than that of synthetic analogues. Ingredients include: Vitamin A, virtually all B vitamins, including B9, known as folic acid, E, D, PP, and K.
- The fetus has a grandiose antioxidant effect on the content of beauty vitamin E. It provides powerful protection against harmful environmental factors. Moreover, the effect of enhancing vitamin C and trace element selenium.
- One of the main products for the recovery of the dermis is retinol. And along with zinc and the above-mentioned vitamin E is an excellent resistance to acne.
- The pulp of the fruit contains the substance squalene, which stimulates the human immune system, leveling the actions of aggressive environmental factors. This is a strong anti-microbial agent that heals small wounds perfectly.
- For the full absorption of certain vitamins, the body requires fats. Surprisingly, they are also saturated with this plant. In addition, it still has 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 macronutrients, fats and antioxidants helps to better assimilate all the nutrients, provide nutritional and protective effects. It perfectly restores and moisturizes the skin and hair, making them healthy, strong and beautiful.
If you use the fruit to make masks on a regular basis, you can achieve obvious positive results:
- save the epidermis from excessive dryness and peeling, moisturize all layers of the skin and hair;
- due to the wound-healing effect, get rid of microcracks, wounds and minor burns;
- with skin problems significantly reduce the inflammatory process;
- with the appearance of rashes and allergic reactions, remove the sharpness of their manifestation;
- slow down wilting processes, make smaller wrinkles less noticeable;
- stimulate blood supply and oxygen production by cells, and with it, their renewal;
- strengthen the production of collagen and elastin proteins;
- protect from the harmful effects of environmental factors from sunlight, dust, winds and chemicals.
Avocados have an excellent effect on nourishing, moisturizing and softening the dermis.For dry and damaged epidermis, it will be indispensable, as it will help calm the skin, heal wounds and reduce inflammation. It is reasonable to apply such tools on the face, neck, décolleté.
In the cold season, as well as in strong winds and burning sun, cosmetics from this fruit will help protect the skin from the harmful effects. In this case, the tool 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 treatments for curls. It provides a gentle care for the epidermis of the head and hair.
- the rich content of amino acids provides dermal cells with excellent nutrition and hydration;
- a complex of vitamins and minerals gives shine shine and elasticity;
- cares for dry and damaged hair that is under stress;
- fights dandruff, itching and scaling;
- stimulates the growth of new hairs, makes strands thicker and stronger.
Recommendations and contraindications
You should pay particular 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;
- derma sensitivity or irritation.
The only contraindication to the use of such a natural remedy is an individual intolerance to avocado oil or an allergic reaction to it.
In many cosmetics add nutritional compositions derived from the bones and peel of the fruit. At home it is most convenient to make a caring product from the pulp of avocado, especially since the content of the necessary substances in it is huge.
For the preparation of home cosmetics is better to use fresh and ripe fruit. Maturity guarantees not only the tenderness and oiliness of the pulp, but also the availability of all the necessary nutrients. The pulp should be crushed to a uniform consistency with a fork or blender, and then mixed with additional ingredients. Immediately it is necessary to remove a bone from the middle, because upon contact with oxygen it will oxidize and release hazardous substances. Keep this mixture is not worth it even in the refrigerator. It is better to prepare the tool before applying.
Using the mask about two or three times during the week, you can quickly see the effect of it, return the skin and hair a beautiful well-groomed look.
For skin
When used on the skin of the face, the crumpled pulp of the fruit is mixed with other ingredients and applied to the epidermis.. The area around the eyes and mouth is left intact. 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 for a while to rest.
Many nutritional compounds, in addition to avocados, contain honey. If you suffer from an allergic reaction to bee products, simply replace them in the recipe for cottage cheese.
For dry and sensitive skin:
- Mix one portion of soft avocado, warm mashed potatoes, 10 ml of olive oil and half a spoonful of sour cream. Use the composition as indicated above.
- About 20 grams of soft avocado must be mixed with the same amount of banana or melon. In the resulting puree, enter the yolk of one chicken egg and 10 grams of honey. This composition should be applied thickly.
- Pre-cook oatmeal in water. Avocados and oatmeal take a spoon, enter four spoons of milk and thoroughly grind.
For fat type:
- Combine a large spoonful of avocado, one egg white and a teaspoon of lime or lemon juice. Such a composition perfectly dry excessively oily epidermis.
- One portion of softened avocado diluted with two sour milk. Adding a fermented milk product will allow you to cope with shine, mat the cover and bleach it a little.
For mixed type:
- Take a tablespoon of softened avocado and regular bread flour, an egg and 10g of honey and mayonnaise, combine into a homogeneous mass. This will help clean and moisturize the epidermis.
With age changes:
- Prepare a puree of half of the fruit, mix with a teaspoon of olive oil and dry yeast in the same quantity. This composition should be allowed to stand for about ten minutes. Only then apply to the surface of the skin.
- Rub avocado and carrot, add an egg, half a glass of sour cream and three spoons 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 container for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.. The composition is able to relieve fatigue of the skin, smooth and give shine.
Refreshing mask for any type The epidermis is prepared very quickly and easily. 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 face.
The recipe for making wonderful avocado face masks, in the next video.
For curls
Cosmetics prepared with the pulp of the "alligator pear" should be held on the hair for at least an hour. The best effect can be achieved by leaving the composition on the head of hair for the night. In order to fully restore and nourish the curls, it is better to repeat the procedure a couple of times a week. At the same time, instead of fresh fruit, you can use the oil bought at the pharmacy. But the oil will not have such a high nutrient content due to the processing it undergoes for safety.
- For moisturizing and beautiful hair shine, use the following ingredients. Mash half the pulp of ripe avocado fruit, 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 in the hair. After that, the hair should be collected in a shower cap or wrapped with cling film and wrapped in a towel. Hold the tool for at least half an hour on the curls and wash them using your usual products.
- Stimulate the growth of hair and strengthen it, as well as to get rid of dandruff manifestations will help the composition, including lemon juice and egg yolk. Fruit for this recipe needs a very soft, you can even overripe. All components must be thoroughly whipped and mixed to a single structure. Apply the mask should be for twenty - thirty minutes, keep hair warm, then rinse in the usual way. Hair will be very grateful to such care, will respond with brilliance and softness.
- You can also use the pulp of ripe and soft avocado without any additions. It needs to be stretched and applied over the entire length of the hair. This option means left for an hour and, like everyone else, wash off. This is a simple and effective way to care and strengthen hair.
Recipe making masks for hair from avocado - in the video below.
Popular brands
In addition to personally prepared products with this fruit, there is an opportunity to purchase products developed by cosmetic brands.
Masks for the epidermis with the addition of avocado oil and cosmetic clay and oat flour made by the American company Freeman. This product is great for fat and mixed type of the epidermis, as it regulates the production of sebum, fights inflammation, nourishes and moisturizes.
For hair with avocados, caring masks are produced by companies such as Garnier, the Italian brand Brelil Numero and the Russian Organic Shop. These tools do an excellent job with the problems of thin, damaged and too dry hairs.
Reviews
Many women who use the miraculous fruit celebrate its effectiveness and excellent effect.. It helps to fight dry skin with nourishing and moisturizing properties.The high content of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants helps fight the signs of aging, activates the renewal of derma cells, accelerates hair growth, gives them a natural glow, well-groomed and healthy appearance.
Also, due to sklen, which has a wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effect, the mask with the pulp of the fetus helps to cope with the appearance of acne, reduce the severity of acne. Even women who have been struggling with dermatitis for many years show a positive effect from such procedures.
Homemade masks with avocados have a great effect, but with a lack of time, you can use ready-made cosmetic products.