Avocado- Green Gold for Skin and Hair care

Many of us enjoy avocados in a bowl of guacamole now and then, but they have more going for them than just delicious taste. For centuries, ancient Mayan, Aztec, and Incan beauties knew the avocado is also a wonderful beauty aid, rich in beneficial oils that rejuvenate the skin, reduce eye puffiness, heal frazzled hair, and much, much more.

Find out the secrets of avocado here. It’s known as “green gold” for some very good reasons!
Avocados are perishable, so be sure to use these formulas as soon as you make them. When buying avocados, look for organically-grown firm fruit with a slight “give” to the flesh. To use, cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Cover the unused half with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Aztec Miracle for Puffy Eyes
This works so well it’s almost scary. Just slice a peeled avocado half into quarter-inch crescent-shapes. Lie down with a few slices under each eye and rest for around 20 minutes. You’ll love the results!

Easiest Facial Mask Ever
Just mash half an avocado and spread evenly on your clean face. Allow to remain for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. This is best for dry skin types.

Shiny Soft Hair Treatment
In a small bowl, mash and combine:
1 avocado (1/2 for shorter hair)
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Apply to hair and allow to remain 30 minutes or longer, then shampoo and condition as usual. Amazingly silky, shiny, soft hair!

Soft, Smooth Hand Trick
This gently exfoliating scrub will make your hands noticeably softer and smoother.

In a small bowl, mash:
1/4 of a peeled avocado
1 egg white
2 tablespoons oatmeal
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine well and apply to your hands. Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes, then rinse in warm water and pat dry.

Appealing Moisturizer
Turns out we’ve been throwing away (or composting) a valuable part of the avocado!! You can use the inside of the peel as a fabulous humectant and oil-rich moisturizer. Just lightly apply the inside of the peel to your clean face, using gentle upward strokes. You can leave the oil on your face all night or rinse after 15 minutes. Makes a great foundation for your foundation or powder!

Oily-Skin Masque
In a small bowl, thoroughly mash and combine:
1/2 avocado
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 egg white

Apply evenly to a clean face and allow to remain 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and a cloth. Follow with an astringent, if you like.

Home Made Facials

To be beautiful is always a big deal. And the secret to being beautiful is to have smooth, moisturized and flawless skin. There are many moisturizers available specially formulated to suit every skin type. Most of them guarantee beautiful, clear skin with continuous use. Oftentimes, though, they come with chemical ingredients that may not be very friendly for very sensitive skin. Because of this, a lot of people are now turning to healthier alternatives, using products that you may already have in your garden or in your kitchen.


For instance, lemon juice, vinegar, blackberries, grapes, oranges, tomatoes, and apple juice are great facial cleansers.

For an overnight facial, dab some apple cider vinegar on your face before retiring to bed. This will rid your face of blemishes and impurities overnight. When you wake up in the morning, you will have softer, smoother skin.

You can also make your own moisturizer mask. Just add two tablespoons of honey to two teaspoons of milk. Then smooth the solution over your face and throat. Leave on for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

The following tip is an excellent remedy for dry skin. If you have a piece of egg, a tablespoon of oil and half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, you may be well on your way to have moisturized, smooth skin. Here is what you must do: beat the egg and add oil and lemon juice. Mix them well. Apply a bit of the mixture on your wrist, then refrigerate the rest of it. After an hour, your wrist should look and feel okay. This is an indication that the mixture may now be applied to your face. Wash your face and carefully massage the mixture on your face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse well.