Learn how to use avocado oil to care for your face, body, hair, and nails. Recipes for making homemade cosmetic masks. Avocado oil is one of the most readily available and very healthy foods. It is recommended for use for warming, regeneration and sedation, including for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Unrefined avocado oil is often used as an effective anti-cellulite treatment.
Before using this product, it is worth considering the fact that it tends to quickly oxidize, therefore antioxidant substances are also added to its composition. For the production of oil, the leaves and inflorescences of the plant are used, including the zest and skin of the fruit.
The composition of cold-pressed avocado oil contains a large amount of nutrients, trace elements and vitamins, therefore it is widely used in the field of cosmetology.
Avocado essential oil for body care
There are several different uses for this unique product to maintain a healthy and beautiful body:
- Avocado oil has antimicrobial properties, so it is ideal for intimate hygiene. It is quite enough to use only 3 drops of the product, dissolving in 50 ml of pure water.
- This product is ideal for preparing aroma baths. The bath is filled with warm water (temperature 37 ° C), then a few drops of oil, previously mixed with honey (1 tsp), are added. The duration of the procedure should not exceed 8 minutes. Then the body is wiped dry with a soft towel. Thanks to regular procedures, the skin is tightened, the body has a tonic effect.
- During any diet, in order to reduce appetite and not provoke negative consequences, you can use 5 drops of avocado oil. This tool prevents the accumulation of excess fluid in the body, due to which intensive weight loss occurs.
- You can use avocado oil to strengthen your tan. In this case, a few drops of the product are added to any body lotion.
- Avocado oil is also widely used in massage. Take a few drops of the product and mix with the same amount of jojoba oil. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin with light massage movements. Massage is done for at least 5 minutes. The duration of the course is 15–20 procedures, then a short break is taken, and the sessions are repeated.
Avocado oil - properties to normalize the emotional state
The pleasant aroma of avocado oil has a positive effect on a person's condition in case of disorders of the nervous system. This procedure helps relieve stress, minimizes the negative effects of stress, and has a calming and relaxing effect.
The use of avocado oil restores self-confidence and a feeling of optimism. Light and unobtrusive aroma invigorates, the tool becomes indispensable in case of loss of strength. You can always carry an aromatic locket with you, for which only 2 drops of the product are enough.
With the help of this oil, the whole body is rejuvenated. This effect is achieved due to the fact that all hormones are normalized, the work of the nervous system is normalized. To do this, you need to take an aroma lamp and 500 ml of warm water. 4-5 drops of avocado essential oil dissolve in the liquid, the mixture is heated for 10-12 minutes. It is quite enough to carry out this procedure 2 times within 10 days. The pleasant and light aroma of the oil helps to get rid of insomnia, normalize sleep and eliminate depression.
Avocado oil in cosmetology
- Avocado oil helps to quickly get rid of scars that may remain after deep blackheads. This remedy has a stimulating effect on the process of lymph outflow, edema is removed.
- Avocado oil is indispensable for the delicate skin around the eyes - the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized, it has a stimulating effect on the process of collagen production, since it is this substance that is necessary to maintain tone and restore the skin.
- It is recommended to use avocado oil for facial skin care. Ideal for problem skin, it helps to cleanse and tighten enlarged pores. The oil makes the hardened skin softer and softer, it is useful for the problem of flaking.
- Avocado oil helps fight wrinkles and premature aging of the skin. With regular use, the skin becomes smoother and more elastic. It is beneficial in the fight against expression wrinkles, relieves muscle tension, and lightens age spots.
- Can be used to strengthen nails.
Avocado oil masks for face skin care
Before using the product, it is imperative to conduct a sensitivity test, which will help to avoid an allergic reaction. To do this, take a few drops of the product and apply it to the fold of the elbow or the skin behind the ear. It is in these places that the skin is very thin and delicate. If after 20 minutes there is no redness and itching does not bother, you can use the product.
For facial skin care, you should use the following mask recipes:
- Cream - a ready-made cosmetic base (12 g) is taken and avocado essential oil (4-6 drops) is added. It is necessary to make such a cream immediately before use, the product cannot be stored for a long time, since its positive properties are lost. These formulations are best used for dry, sensitive and normal skin.
- To eliminate the problem of excessive oily skin, it is necessary to mix avocado, neuroli and orange oils. All components are taken in 1-2 drops. One egg yolk is added to the composition. The composition is applied to the skin and left on for 12 minutes, but not longer.
- For dry skin care - take water (120 ml), avocado oil (2-3 drops). The components are thoroughly mixed, and the resulting composition is impregnated with a tissue napkin, which will be used as an applicator. The fabric is applied to problem areas, covered with paper on top (can be replaced with any insulating fabric). The compress is left for 20-25 minutes, after which you need to wash with cool water.
- Perfect combination of avocado oil with cucumber juice (1/2 tsp). This product is recommended for the care of the delicate skin around the eyes to remove puffiness and signs of fatigue.
Avocado oil for hair care
- Avocado oil (1 tsp) and wheat germ oil (1 tbsp) are heated over low heat. The prepared mixture is rubbed into the hair roots after shampooing. At the end, the oil mixture is necessarily washed off with plenty of warm water and shampoo.
- To strengthen weakened hair, you can use a shampoo enriched with avocado oil - the shampoo is mixed with a few drops of the product.
Avocado oil contraindications
Like any other essential oil, this product has certain contraindications:
- Avocado oil is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.
- Intolerance to the aroma of the product, since its smell is very intense and quite specific, therefore, it can lead to headaches.
- This product is not recommended to be mixed with oils that contain turpentine - for example, this rule applies to cinnamon oil.
- It is forbidden to use in the presence of diseases such as gastritis, hepatitis and ulcers. This applies not only to internal reception, but also to cosmetic skin care.
- When using avocado oil, you must always observe the dosage, since this agent has a very strong effect on the body. It is best to first consult a doctor to make sure there are no contraindications.
- If this oil is used for a long period of time by people with very sensitive skin and if the permissible dosage is exceeded, there is a risk of redness and irritation.
- Avocado oil should not be applied to the skin just before going out into the sun, as it tends to accumulate sun color. As a result, it can provoke a sunburn.
Avocado oil can be an indispensable aid in maintaining health and beauty, but it is also a strong allergen. That is why it must be used very carefully, observing the dosage and duration of use.
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