Monday, November 19, 2012

Avocado's Aren't Just Good For Taco Night

Using Avocado's for skin and hair beautification date back to the Aztec civilization.  Avocados are similar to our skin's oil.  It has a great ability to heal and soothe dry irritated skin.  Expressed oil from the seed improves skin tone, and increases hair growth.

Benefits
  • Aid in weight loss
  • Provide a good source of Vitamin B,C,E,K,A, Niacin, Biotin,Folate, Riboflavin.
  • Contains 14 minerals such as iron, copper, magnesium, zinc,calcium, and selenium.
How To Use
- Remember that avocado treatments are a one time use and should be made fresh for each treatment.
  •  Mask For Sun Burn - Mashed half of an avocado with a 1tsp of honey, and 1/2 tsp of lime juice.
  • Mask For Everyone- Mashing half of an avocado and apply to freshly clean skin or hair for five min will add luster and shine.
  • Oily Skin Mask- egg white from one egg, 1 tsp of lemon juice, half of an avocado in blender, and leave on the skin for 20 min. Remove with tepid water.
  • Dry Skin Mask- half avocado, and two tbsp of honey, leave on for 10 min.
  • Dehydrated Skin- half avocado and 3 med chunks of fresh pineapple, leave on for 20 min.
  • Eye Treatment- Place thin slices of avocado under your eyes for 20 min. (This really does work well!)

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