Minggu, 02 Juni 2013

Benefits of Avocado

Avocados are a natural way to nurture and replenish your body without any chemicals. The oil from avocados has long been used in many beauty products such as cleansing creams, hair conditioners, facial masks, bath oils and massage lotions. This is due to the fact that avocados are rich with essential nutrients that soothe and moisturize your skin. Here are 5 beauty benefits to obtain from avocados. 

Clean Skin

Avocados are rich with vitamin A which helps to remove dead skin cells from your body. They also contain an amino acid known as glutamine, which cleans and protects your skin from environmental damage.

Soft Skin

Avocado oil is great when used in massage lotions, as it is easily absorbed. Therefore it is able to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin to clean and restore nutrients. This helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells, and improves the blood circulation in the skin.
The oil in the avocado is also a great moisturizer which helps to soften dry skin. To make your own body moisturizer simply mash 1 or 2 avocados and add honey or your favorite essential oil. Apply the avocado to your skin and leave on for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

Reduced Wrinkles

The antioxidants in avocados help to get rid of toxins that promote premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. A lot of the toxins on your facial skin are the residue of make-up or other cosmetics. Applying 1 mashed avocado as a facial mask and leaving it on for about 20 minutes before rinsing will help to remove these toxins.

Shiny Hair

One avocado mashed and mixed together with 1 egg and your favorite essential oil is great for conditioning your hair. The healthy oils in the avocado help to moisturize and soften dry and brittle hair, and the vitamin E helps to restore a natural shine to your hair. To obtain these benefits simply massage the avocado and egg mixture into your hair and scalp and leave in for about 20 minutes. Then wash and condition with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

Protects Against Sunburns

Avocado oil can be used as a natural sunscreen to protect your skin as well as your hair from UVB and UVA rays. The oil is also great to help alleviate the pain of sunburns.
Avocados can be used topically for a quick fix, but adding them to your diet will also help you to obtain these beauty benefits as they help to replenish your body from the inside out. Adding 1 or 2 to your daily diet along with other healthy fruits and vegetables is all that you need to obtain maximum benefits.
When making your own cleansers or moisturizers use only ripe avocados, as they will provide you with the most benefits. To prevent unused portions from darkening, put them into a container and place plastic wrap directly over the mixture. Store in your fridge for up to 48 hours.

Source:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/5-beauty-benefits-of-avocados/