Avocados are high in sterolins, which help to reduce age spots, and help heal sun damage and scars.  These sterolins (also called plant steroids) are what help to soften the skin and moisturize it. 

Using avocados in facemasks can also have a deep cleansing effect, working to remove impurities, wastes and dead skin cells.  Facemasks tighten pores, remove excess oil from the skin, and moisturize and replenish dry skin. 

When making an avocado facemask at home, try to use ripe, fresh, organic avocados.

Avocados can be hard to find at certain times of the year, especially for those individuals living in colder climates.  If you are having trouble finding avocados you can still make homeade avocado facemasks–you will just need to substitute a couple of drops of avocado oil for the avocado. 

Avocado Facemask – for dry skin

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• 1 teaspoon almond oil or jojoba oil or olive oil

Step 1:  Mash avocado in a bowl and then add the oil. Stir to combine.

Step 2:  Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 3:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado and Honey Face Mask – for dry skin

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of avocado
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg yolk

Step 1:  Mash the avocado, add the honey and egg. Mix until thoroughly blended.

Step 2:  Apply to face avoiding the eye area and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado Mask – for oily skin

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Step 1:  Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.

Step 2:  Apply to face, avoiding the eye area and concentrating on the oiliest part of the face (T-zone). Let dry for 20 minutes.

Step 3:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado and Honey Facemask #2 - for dry skin

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup honey

Step 1:  Mash the avocado in a bowl, then stir in honey.

Step 2:  Apply to face, avoiding the eye are, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado Moisturizing Mask

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• ½ teaspoon avocado oil

Step 1:  Mash the avocado in a bowl

Step 2:  Add avocado oil to mashed avocado and mix thoroughly

Step 3:  Apply to skin, avoiding the eye area and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 4:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado and Carrot Facemask

Ingredients:

• 1 mashed avocado
• 1 carrot boiled and mashed
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons honey

Step 1:  Mix all these ingredients in a bowl to make a smooth paste.

Step 2:  Apply the paste gently to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.  Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Step 3:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.

Avocado and Vinegar Facemask – exfoliating

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Step 1:  Peel the avocado, cut it in half and set the skin aside.

Step 2:  Mash up half the avocado with honey and apple cider vinegar.

Step 3:  Apply to skin and and allow to sit for 15 minutes.

Step 4:  Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.