Avocado oil in facial care: moisturizes, heals, rejuvenates

Avocado oil is a legendary beauty secret from South America. It is believed that women of the ancient Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas used it to care for their face and hair. Today, this ingredient is found in many cosmetics; fans of homemade cosmetics love it. You can include avocado oil in your facial care routine. It can provide the skin of the face, as well as eyelashes and eyebrows, with many benefits.

Beneficial properties of avocado oil for facial skin

Avocado oil is a source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. This is why it soothes and heals the skin. This exotic product moisturizes the skin and protects against damage, making the skin strong and elastic.

The composition of avocado oil can be compared to the list of ingredients of an expensive anti-aging cream. Judge for yourself, it contains: beta-carotene, lecithin, fatty acids, vitamins A, B and E. It is clear why experts highly value the properties of this product.

Cosmetologists use avocado oil for the skin to:

• soothe itching;
• get rid of dryness, peeling, cracks;
• provide long-lasting hydration;
• protect from ultraviolet radiation;
• activate skin production of collagen;
• straighten out wrinkles.

How to use facial oil

Avocado oil is not only one of the ingredients in homemade masks and creams, it can be used as a separate product, it is also mixed with other industrially produced cosmetics.

Avocado oil is beneficial for all skin types. But people with sensitive skin suffering from pimples or blackheads should use it with caution. Therefore, please do a tolerance test before using this product.

Some techniques will require daily use, while others may need to be used several times a week. Find your recipe that you and your skin will like.

How to do an allergy test

Apply a small amount of oil to your wrist or forearm. Monitor changes in the skin in this area throughout the day. If there are no reactions, you can try the product on your face. Otherwise, use of avocado oil should be discontinued.

Avocado oil for dry skin

Are you worried about dryness and flaking on your face? Try avocado oil massage. After washing, do not wipe your face dry. Massage a small amount of oil into damp skin. The product will easily penetrate open pores and deliver moisture deep into the epidermis. Another easy hydration hack: add a few drops of avocado oil to your day cream or make your own homemade face oil.

Avocado oil is present in many face creams and serums from well-known cosmetic brands. Manufacturers use the unique ability of avocado oil to quickly penetrate the skin.

Pure use

This product can be used as a moisturizing facial serum, that is, applied to dry areas after washing the skin and before using day or night cream. Facial oil is also used for a special cleansing method - the so-called oil wash.

Step-by-step instructions: how to make facial oil

1. Take a dry and clean bottle.
2. Fill 2/3 of the volume with avocado oil.
3. Pour another nourishing oil of your choice into the remaining third of the container: jojoba, olive, emu, tamanu.
4. Add 3-4 drops of lavender or rose essential oil (optional step).
5. Shake the bottle well to mix the mixture.

Homemade oil can be stored for about a year if the container is kept away from sunlight.

How to use facial oil

Immediately after washing, wet your face with warm water to open the pores. Pour some oil into your hand and spread the product onto the fingers and palms of both hands. While your face is warm, press your palms with the oil to your face for a few seconds. Wait until the product is absorbed (two minutes) and then you can apply moisturizer and makeup as usual.

Moisturizing face mask with avocado oil

A face mask is an effective way to combat dry skin. The best time for this procedure is evening. Try to relax during the mask and not be distracted by gadgets. Then all the ingredients in the composition will be able to act more effectively on the skin.

The mask requires only two ingredients: avocado and avocado cosmetic oil.

1. Cut the ripe avocado into small cubes.
2. Add a small amount of avocado oil.
3. Using a fork, soften the avocado and butter until smooth.
4. Apply the mask to dry areas of the face and leave for 10-15 minutes.
5. Wash off the mask with warm water and a cleanser appropriate for your skin type.

Avocado oil for wrinkles

When the skin begins to fade, it requires anti-aging products with a lifting effect and extra hydration. And if you are a supporter of natural and homemade products, you can try creating your own anti-aging product with avocado oil.

In addition to antioxidants and fatty acids, avocado oil contains sterolins. These molecular structures, characteristic of the composition of any vegetable oil, help increase collagen production and resist age-related skin pigmentation.

How to make anti-wrinkle cream with avocado oil

Preparation will not take more than half an hour. And the resulting composition should be stored in a cool and dark place for about 2-3 months. Can be kept in the refrigerator, but not in the freezer!

1. Take a fireproof glass container. Mix the following ingredients in it: ¼ cup avocado oil, 2 tbsp. l. coconut oil, 2 tbsp. l. beeswax, ½ tsp. vitamin E (in oil), 1 tbsp. l. shea butter
2. Heat the container with oils in a water bath.
3. When all the ingredients begin to melt and the mass takes on a homogeneous consistency, pour the mixture into a container.
4. Wait until the composition cools down. Then cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator.

Avocado oil for pimples and acne

There are several explanations why avocado oil is used to treat acne skin:

1. Pharmacy and cosmetic products for acne contain strong chemicals. They make acne worse and can lead to other skin problems. Avocado oil and recipes with it are 100% natural.
2. Avocado oil does not contain polyunsaturated fats, which lead to clogged pores and the formation of acne.
3. The use of avocado oil activates skin cell renewal. The mechanism of new cell growth is very important in order to combat acne and heal acne scars.
4. The antioxidants contained in avocado oil restore a healthy balance and prevent the oxidative process in the skin.
5. Avocado oil contains lecithin and potassium, two other important skin ingredients that help fight acne.
6. The anti-inflammatory compounds in avocado oil prevent skin inflammation and clogged pores.

Proponents of homemade cosmetics have accumulated many effective and simple recipes with avocado oil that heal acne-prone skin.

Applying oil to acne

For this technique you will need:

• avocado oil;
• cotton pad.

How to use:

1. Cleanse your face (remove makeup and, if necessary, gently exfoliate the skin).
2. Soak a cotton pad in avocado oil and wipe the pimples with it (only the affected areas, not the whole face, otherwise the oil barrier will interfere with skin regeneration).
3. Leave it overnight.

Repeat every evening before going to bed.

Mask with avocado oil and turmeric

The antimicrobial properties of turmeric combined with the healing powers of avocado oil create an excellent duo that eliminates acne-causing bacteria and heals acne-affected skin.

To prepare the mask you need:

• 4-5 drops of avocado oil;
• a pinch of turmeric.

How to make a mask:

1. Combine the two ingredients to make a pliable paste.
2. Apply this paste on the pimples and leave it on the skin for 10-15 minutes.
3. Rinse off with water and a mild cleanser.

Turmeric can turn your skin yellowish. To prevent this from happening, do not leave the turmeric mask on for longer than 20 minutes. Do the mask every day until your skin condition improves.

Avocado oil and lavender oil

Essential oils of lavender, tea tree, and juniper are used to treat acne due to their antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Try incorporating one of these oils into your acne-fighting routine.

For the recipe you will need:

• 5-6 drops of avocado oil;
• 1-2 drops of lavender oil (can be replaced with tea tree or juniper oil).

Mode of application:

1. Add essential oil to avocado oil. Mix well.
2. Apply a thin layer of this mixture to the pimples and leave it on.
3. Do not wash off, let the composition work.

Repeat two or three times a day.

Avocado oil massage

Take advantage of the moisturizing and antibacterial properties of avocado oil to target clogged skin pores.

How to massage:

1. Take some oil on your fingertips.
2. Apply the oil to areas of skin affected by acne. Warm the skin so that the pores open and the oil penetrates deep into the epidermis. To do this, just stay in a warm bathroom. You can also hold your face over the steam coming from a stream of hot water for about two minutes.
3. Lightly distribute the oil over the skin. Don't move the skin, you just need to let the composition move across your face.
4. Complete the procedure with a short rest: relaxed skin more easily absorbs the beneficial ingredients of cosmetic masks and oils.

Repeat this massage every 2-3 days.

Avocado oil and castor oil

Castor oil thoroughly cleanses the skin and removes impurities that clog pores. It also softens the skin and makes it softer and smoother. Avocado oil has a thinner, more pliable consistency and helps deliver the beneficial ingredients of these oils deep into the pores.

For the recipe you will need:

• 1 teaspoon avocado oil;
• 2-3 drops of castor oil;
• cotton pad (tampon).

Application method:

1. Mix the two oils into a homogeneous mass.
2. Soak a cotton pad in oils and apply it to the affected area of ​​skin.
3. Let the oil remain on your face for about two minutes.
4. Wash off with warm water and a mild cleanser. If you don’t have to go anywhere, then let the oils “work” for 1-2 hours. You can do the procedure before bed and leave the composition on the skin until the morning.

Repeat every day until you see changes in your skin.

Avocado oil for the skin around the eyes

A product with avocado oil effectively moisturizes the skin and smoothes out fine wrinkles. The effect of young and plump skin is created. However, oils should be used with caution on the skin around the eyes. It is not recommended to overload thin skin; it is not able to absorb large amounts of anti-aging ingredients. Cosmetologists warn about the so-called super-care effect. It is most often characteristic of the skin around the eyes. There comes a time when the thinnest skin becomes “overfed” and loses its ability to absorb valuable ingredients. This skin fatigue leads to premature aging; the epidermis ceases to produce collagen itself.

When using avocado oil for the skin around the eyes, do it no more than 2-3 times a week, and apply the product with the oil in a thin layer.

Lightly massage the skin around your eyes with avocado oil before bed. Just take a drop of oil on your fingertip and spread it under your eyes with smooth movements. This is a good prevention of swelling, dark circles and wrinkles.

If we talk about personal feelings from using facial oil, then I am a fan of modern facial oil. They really can change all ideas about skin hydration. My favorite method is applying pure oil to a steamed face after washing. It is difficult to imagine such effective hydration. The foundation then applies very smoothly, without any imperfections. I rarely use oil for the skin around my eyes. I don't want to burden my skin with fats. The fact is that sometimes I use eyelash serum with castor oil while sleeping, and its composition migrates to the skin of the eyelids overnight. I think this amount of oil is enough for the thin skin around the eyes.

Oil for eyelashes and eyebrows

Avocado oil has been successfully used in recipes for eyelash and eyebrow growth. This is sometimes due to the oil's high levels of vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. However, there are more effective sources of these elements, such as fish oil and flaxseed oil.

Be careful when purchasing avocado oil if it is intended for eyelashes and eyebrows. Look for a product from a trusted manufacturer; the composition should not contain any additives.

To stimulate hair growth, monounsaturated fatty acids are more important. There are really a lot of them in avocado oil. The content of monounsaturated fatty acids in it is even higher than in olive or sunflower oils. Therefore, avocado oil is often present in eyelash and eyebrow products. Another good reason is the ability of avocado oil to easily penetrate the hair follicle and hair structure.

Eyebrow mask

For the mask you will need:

• 1 egg;
• avocado oil

How to use for eyebrows:

1. Separate the white and yolk. You will need a yolk, beat it with a fork.
2. Add avocado oil to the yolk and stir.
3. Apply the mask to your eyebrows and leave for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse off the composition.
5. Afterwards, apply a little avocado oil to your eyebrows.
6. Also leave the oil on your eyebrows overnight.

Repeat this procedure every day for a month. This course of masks helps eyebrows grow more actively and make them strong and thick.

Eyelash growth serum

Recently, almost every cosmetic brand has added a serum for eyelash growth in its assortment. Customers of the brands say that the serums “work”, but they are confused by the large number of preservatives in the composition. In addition, the price of such products is too high.

Add avocado oil to your favorite salads. Healthy eating rejuvenates the body from the inside. The presence of fatty acids in the diet gives the skin a glow and a healthy shine to eyelashes and eyebrows.

Create an eyelash growth serum using readily available, inexpensive ingredients. For the product you will need:

• empty mascara tube with brush;
• Castor oil;
• avocado oil;
• vitamin E in oil;
• rosemary essential oil.

Step-by-step instructions: how to make homemade serum for eyelash growth:

Empty mascara packaging can be purchased in online stores that sell consumables for home cosmetics.

1. Fill your mascara tube three-quarters full with castor oil.
2. Add 2 drops rosemary essential oil and 1 drop vitamin E.
3. Fill the remaining volume of the tube with avocado oil.
4. Close the tube and shake to mix the oils. Always shake before use!
5. Apply the serum to your eyelashes in a thin layer before going to bed. If you don't wear makeup, you can coat your eyelashes with serum at any time during the day.

This serum can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool, dark place.

Homemade oil for eyelash and eyebrow growth

Create a universal product that works equally well on both eyelashes and eyebrows. Ingredients you will need:

• Castor oil;
• Coconut oil;
• avocado oil;
• small container (plastic bottle);
• clean mascara brush.

Any of the listed oils is harmless to the eyes. But when the composition gets into your eyes, you may experience discomfort. Water does not wash out the oil, so milk for removing waterproof cosmetics will help remove the composition.

• Mix three types of oils in a container. First, fill the container halfway with castor oil.

• Fill the remaining half with coconut oil (almost to the neck).

• Top up the bottle with avocado oil.

• Close the container and shake.

• Take a small amount of the resulting product onto a brush and apply to your eyelashes and eyebrows. It is important that eyelashes and eyebrows are pre-degreased.

• Apply the composition to eyelashes and eyebrows before bed every day.

• Excess oils can be removed from eyelashes with your fingertips.

Store the product in a dry, cool and dark place.

Reviews about the tool

There are many reviews on the Internet about the use of avocado oil for cosmetic purposes. Both ordinary women and experts loved him.

My eyelashes became sparse and brittle due to extensions. Avocado oil helped save them; I added it to herbal decoctions. I used chamomile, calendula and cornflower as base components, enriched them with oil and dripped them onto the disc. Then I applied it to my eyelashes for 20 minutes, took it off, washed my face - and that’s it! A month of such procedures - and the eyelashes became strong and fluffy. Do as I do and you will forget about all your problems.

In their pure form, oils are good for the scalp and for facial and body massage. Of course, applying oil as a day or night cream will only harm the skin. And use good oils locally, for specific and reasonable purposes... why not. But in general, of course, using only oils can lead to oversaturation with fat and allergies.

Avocado oil is a natural and effective source of nutrients for the skin of the face, eyelashes and eyebrows. If you want to try popular recipes for yourself, be sure to first make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. It is also worth keeping in mind that avocado oil, like any oil, should not form the basis of skin care. This is just an additional product that is best used for individual areas and narrow purposes. Oil will not replace your traditional care, consisting of cleansing, moisturizing, toning and nutrition.