Discover the 5 Amazing Benefits of Avocado Oil for SKIN CARE

By Lee-Anne Willats

Avocado oil is an amazing beauty product. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help protect your skin from free radical damage, but its deep moisturizing power makes it a wonderful choice for those seeking luxurious skincare solutions. Whether you're looking to combat wrinkles and fine lines or just want some extra nourishment for your skin overall, avocado oil could be the answer to healthier looking skin. In this post, I'll dive into the many ways avocado oil can benefit your skin health and learn how you can use it as part of your regular skincare routine.

Avocado Oil Uses & Benefits:

1. Moisturizes Skin

Thirsty skin will love this hydrating oil. Avocado oil has excellent emollient properties, leaving skin silky and soft. The vitamin E that is in this oil hydrates the skin and helps seal in moisture. It also promotes cell regeneration so it is perfect for dry or mature skin.

Try our Emollient Bath Oil Recipe:

• Take 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, add 4 drops of lavender oil and 2 drops of roman chamomile.

• Blend together then add to bath water once filled and swirl into water with hand.

• Be cautious getting out, tub may be slippery.

2. Promotes Healthy Cuticles and Nails

Avocado oil can help with nail and cuticle health. Dry and brittle nails can use the nourishing fats and vitamins that are in this carrier oil.

Get healthy hands with noticeably stronger nails with our Nail & Hand Revitalizer Recipe:

• Add 6 drops lavender oil, 4 drops of frankincense oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil to a 1 oz dropper bottle, fill rest of bottle with avocado oil.

• Shake well to blend.

• To use, apply a few drops to palm of hand and rub between hands and massage into cuticles.

• 2% dilution.

3. Supports Healthy Hair and Scalp

Let this oil restore balance to scalp and nourish hair so it shines. Rich in vitamin A, E, B, & D plus amino acids and essential fatty acids.

Unable to revive hair damaged from sun or styling. These are wonderful tips for keeping hair healthy:

• Mix a few drops with your conditioner and massage directly into scalp.

• Let sit on hair for few minutes, then rinse with warm water.

4. Improves Inflammation

This carrier oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help with skin irritations, sunburns and minor injuries. The anti-inflammatory properties are able to soothe skin and protect it from further damage. Also great at calming itchy skin.

Our Calming Cleanser makes a terrific alternative as a skin cleanser for people with sensitive skin that gets irritated by using soap:

• Simply dampen face with water, then take about 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and massage onto face using circular motions.

• Rinse face with warm water to remove any excess oil.

• Pat dry.

Another great benefit of avocado oil is its high sterol content, making it great for homemade arthritis blends. Try our Inflammation Blend Recipe:

• Add 4 drops helichrysum, 4 drops sweet orange oil, 4 drops black spruce into 1 oz dropper bottle and fill rest of bottle with avocado oil.

• Massage into sore and stiff joints.

• 2% dilution.

5. Softens Rough Elbows, Knees and Feet

Got darkened rough patches on elbows, knees or feet? Avocado oil contains fatty acids that are great for conditioning rough skin. Add to body scrubs and use in the shower on areas of concern.

Try our Rough Skin Roll On Recipe:

• Add 4 drops of lemon oil and 6 drops of frankincense to 10 ml roller bottle, fill rest of bottle with avocado oil.

• Roll onto dry patches as needed.

Avocado oil is a great all-rounder. This natural oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, making it nourishing and hydrating for the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory benefits that make avocado oil effective in treating irritated or dry skin. Furthermore, avocado oil has been proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging, which makes it excellent for those wanting an extra boost of moisture. All in all avocado oil is an ideal choice to add to your everyday skin care routine.

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