Avocados in the type of face masks are a pure and chemical-free way to nourish the skin. If you are looking for some natural home remedies to replenish your face, particularly if you have dry, red, itchy, or rough skin due to harsh weather, then treat yourself with this homemade Avocado Face mask that not only moisturizes but exfoliates your skin.
In this article, we’ll talk about why and how to use it in your skincare regimen. If you love DIY and Avocados, here are 11 simple, easy-to-use masks you can try. Let’s check it out.
Homemade Avocado Face Mask
1 Avocado and Yogurt Face Mask
This mask is especially useful during the cold winter months because your skin requires additional protection due to dry or moist air. Yogurt has enzymes that easily exfoliate facial skin with natural cleansing and bleaching. Honey contains antioxidants and antibacterial properties that are great for reducing pores and blackheads.
You will need:
¼ ripe avocado
1 tsp. plain organic yogurt
½ tsp. honey
Directions
Mash the avocado with a fork on it. Stir in the yogurt and the honey until the paste is made. Then use your fingers or a special brush and leave for about 10 to15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Good for people with acne or dry skin.
2 Avocado and Oatmeal Face Mask
Using avocado to the face mask is perfect for moisturizing the skin, reducing inflammation, and curing acne. The ground rolled oats are excellent at-home ingredients for both exfoliation and skin nourishment.
You will need:
½ ripe avocado
½ cup oatmeal
Directions
Blend the avocado pulp and the oatmeal in a bowl and mix completely. Add to the skin, keep on for 10–15 minutes, and clean off with warm water. Great for helping to hydrate dry skin.
3 Avocado and Apricot Face Mask
The advantages of apricot for the skin are various. They are high in vitamins A, B, and C, which can do a lot of good for our skin. Antioxidants found in the fruit will reverse the symptoms of aging and make the skin appear healthier and fresher.
You will need:
½ ripe avocado
½ ripe apricot
Directions
Mash the avocado and apricot separately and blend until you have a pasty texture. Apply to your face for 30 minutes or as a night mask if you require additional nourishment and clean with lukewarm water.
4 Avocado and Banana Face Mask
Avocados can penetrate deeply into the skin to nourish, soften, and moisturize. Vitamin A in bananas restores moisture and repairs dry skin.
You will need:
1 ripe avocado
1 banana
1 Egg yolk
Directions:
Mash the avocado and banana separately and blend with the egg yolk until the consistency is uniform. Apply for about 10 to15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Especially good for people struggling with oily skin because it absorbs excess sebum.
5 Honey And Avocado Face Mask
It is a moisturizing face mask, good for cleaning and moisturizing. Honey is slightly astringent and highly moisturizing. The mixture of avocado and honey in a face mask can clear the pores, tighten the skin, smooth the wrinkles, and reduce the aging of the spots.
You will need:
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon of honey
Directions:
Just mash a ripe avocado in the bowl and mix it, honey. Apply a thin layer of this mask on your skin, and let it be for 20 minutes. After that wash it off with lukewarm water.
6 Avocado and Cucumber Face Mask
This avocado mask and cucumber mask is a perfect solution for acne treatment. If the two are combined, they can effectively clean the pores of the skin and avoid breakouts.
You will need:
1/2 cup of avocado pulp
2 tablespoon of cucumber juice
Directions:
Take out the avocado pulp and mix with cucumber juice. Gently clean your face and then evenly apply the mask over your face. You can place the cucumbers slices over your eyes. Lie down for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry.
7 Avocado, Egg White, and Lemon Juice Face Mask
This is another useful one to help reduce oil and acne problems. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, which is perfect for oily skin, as it has natural astringent properties. Egg white helps moisturize dry skin.
You will need
1/2 cup of avocado pulp
1 egg
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Directions:
Take out the avocado pulp and mash it and beat the egg white until frothy. Mix all together with lemon juice. Apply a thick layer to your face and leave it on your face for 20 to 25 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
8 Avocado, Honey and Orange Face Mask
Honey helps to moisturize the skin while the orange and avocado exfoliate impurities from the face.
You will need:
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1 teaspoon of honey
a couple of droplets of chamomile oil
1 mashed avocado
Directions:
Mix together all ingredients with mashed avocado and stir thoroughly in a bowl. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 to 25 minutes. Wash it with cool water and pat it dry.
9 Avocado and Coconut Oil Face Mask
The use of coconut oil for all kinds of skin and beauty purposes. A little bit of coconut oil is going a long way! It is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and is also a great moisturizer. Mixing it with avocado and aloe vera makes the mask act as a coolant.
You will need:
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
Directions:
mash the avocado in the paste. Add the coconut oil and blend thoroughly. Mix in the aloe vera gel and blend completely. Wash your face before you apply it. Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.
10 Avocado and Olive Oil Face Mask
Olive oil is known to have natural lipids that resemble the sebum of your skin. This face mask prevents skin aging issues as the fats in olive oil and avocado protect the moisture in your skin, eliminating sagging and wrinkles.
You will need:
1/4th cup extra virgin oil
½ avocado
Directions:
Mash the avocado into a paste. Then add olive oil and mix it in thoroughly. Apply this mask all over your face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.
11 Milk And Avocado Face Mask
Natural avocado oils quickly penetrate the skin and make it feel soft. Milk cures the irritation caused by dry skin. Together, they reduce the pigmentation and tone of your face.
You will need:
2 tablespoons milk
½ avocado
Directions:
Scoop out the avocado pulp and blend it into a paste. After that add milk to it. Make sure that there are no lumps before adding milk to it. Apply it on your face and let it leave for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.
