The avocado is light green, pear-shaped, and often mistakenly called a vegetable. Avocados are actually fruits and they are packed with minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients, which are beneficial chemical compounds that naturally occur in plants. Avocados are not only tasty to eat, they are also … [Read more...] about Reap the Benefits of an Avocado Face Mask
Avocado Benefits For Skin And Avocado Face Masks
Avocado is high in fatty acids and vitamins B, E and K which are healing for skin. Vitamin K can also be beneficial for reducing dark circles in an eye mask.
The essential fatty acids in avocado have a small molecular structure and can penetrate through skins protective lipid layers enabling beneficial nutrients like vitamins and minerals travel deeper into skin. The essential fatty acids help to lock in moisture and help keep cells hydrated.
Avocado flesh makes a perfect base for may acne masks or homemade facial masks to moisturize and heal skin.
Many avocado recipes are included in Natural Homemade Skin Care Recipes, a comprehensive guide to natural skin care at home.
Homemade dry skin mask recipes
It feels great to have soft plump moisturized skin that looks youthful, bright and fresh. There are many homemade dry skin mask recipes that are easy to make from several readily available ingredients that you can buy from your local supermarket. Many natural ingredients contain hydrating and … [Read more...] about Homemade dry skin mask recipes
Cocoa For Skin – Moisturizer and Scrub Mask
Cocoa and cocoa butter is great for skin. Cocoa butter is very moisturizing for skin and is also excellent for reducing scarring. Here is a cocoa recipe thats great for giving your skin a stimulating boost: Cocoa Caffeine Skin Refresher 1 tsp cocoa powder 1 tsp honey 1 tblsp cooled … [Read more...] about Cocoa For Skin – Moisturizer and Scrub Mask
Tomato (Lycopene) Antioxidant Face Masks
Tomato is rich in lycopene which is an antioxidant so it's great for skin. You can make tomato masks like the ones below to give your skin a boost: Moisturizing antioxidant skin tomato mask for normal to dry skin 1 ripe tomato pureed 1/2 cup whipped cream, coconut cream, banana or … [Read more...] about Tomato (Lycopene) Antioxidant Face Masks
Oatmeal Face Mask Recipes
Oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for soothing itchy skin. It is also moisturizing and can be used to exfoliate skin in masks and cleansers because of it's fine meal texture. You can use it in a range of masks to compliment other ingredients. A list of excellent ingredients to add to an … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Face Mask Recipes