Pregnancy is surely a memorable journey for every woman, but like every other experience in life, it has its own highs and lows. We are talking about the good hair and nail days abound, your adorable little baby bump, the freedom to cancel all plans, and the joy of giving in to your food cravings (well sometimes, every day can be unhealthy). However, the not-so-flowery side of pregnancy can be the constant fatigue that you experience due to your changing body, and the inability to sleep well leading to dull and tired-looking skin.
And who likes to wake up with dull and parched skin every day, when you are supposed to have a surreal shine (so-called pregnancy glow) on your face? Well, don’t despair ladies! We have got you the fix—homemade face masks. While you have tried a lot of DIY face masks at home, with literally every ingredient in your pantry, we bet you haven’t given avocado face masks a shot yet!
It’s no secret that avocado is one of the best whole fruits that boasts a never-ending list of benefits for your health. But did you know that this super fruit is equally beneficial for your skin? In fact, homemade avocado face masks can transform your complexion, and cure all your pregnancy skin woes. Check out some of the best avocado face mask recipes that you can DIY at home to get glowing skin.
Benefits Of Using Avocado Face Masks
- It helps protect against sun damage: Avocados are rich in minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, and numerous other nutrients that protect your skin against UV rays by neutralising free radicals in your skin.
- It moisturises and hydrates your skin: Avocado pulp is rich in antioxidants like lecithin, B-carotene, and linoleic acid that nourish flaky, chapped, and dehydrated skin.
- It slows down ageing signs: Avocado is rich in nutrients like vitamins E and F that slow down the process of wrinkle formation. Additionally, they are rich in antioxidants like zeaxanthin and luteolin that stimulate elastin and collagen production and help in restoring skin firmness.
4 Nourishing Homemade Avocado Face Mask Recipes
Avocado + Oats + Honey
If you want to add exfoliation to your self-care mix, this avocado face mask recipe will do the job. This hydrating face mask combines three simple and natural ingredients—avocado, oats, and honey. How does this mask benefit your skin? While oats act as a natural exfoliator and soothe redness and inflammation, honey and avocado protect and moisturise the skin with their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. After layering this mask on your face, rub slowly in small circles to buff away dead skin cells and reveal a nourished and clear complexion.
Avocado + Apple Cider Vinegar + Cucumber
Is your skin feeling too dry, yet oily in some places? If yes, then you should definitely try this soothing avocado face mask with skin-balancing properties. Besides avocado, this face mask is infused with a power-packed combo of anti-inflammatory and cooling ingredients like apple cider vinegar and cucumber that balance your skin’s pH level and work to hydrate and soothe irritated pores.
Avocado + Hemp Oil + Lemon
If you are fighting dry skin, this homemade avocado face mask should be your new go-to. To make this cost-effective and simple face mask recipe, you just need three ingredients, lemon, avocado, and hemp seed oil. While avocado penetrates deep into your skin and makes it soft and hydrated, hemp seed oil maximises its moisturising benefits and makes your skin appear super dewu and plump. Additionally, avocado acts as a powerful humectant and holds moisture to your skin, hence using this face mask can literally banish your dry skin woes effectively.
In case hemp seed oil is not readily available to you, you can substitute it with chia seed oil. Both work absolutely great in moisturising your skin.
Avocado + Lemon + Turmeric + Yogurt
This avocado face mask contains a mix of simple yet potent ingredients and deserves your attention RN. Mix avocado, turmeric, lemon, and yogurt together to prepare this face mask and slather it all over your face. Keep it until the mixture dries and then rinse your face with cold water. While avocado helps hydrate and nourish your skin, yogurt and lemon work to diminish your dull spots, and turmeric lends the mask its antibacterial properties and protects your skin against acne and environmental damage.
You can also prepare a large batch of this mix, and store it tightly sealed in your refrigerator. Use the mask at least twice a week to get the best results.
Apart from adding it to your morning smoothie, and slathering it on your toast, start incorporating avocados in your skincare to eliminate your pregnancy skin woes. These simple avocado face mask recipes only take a few minutes to prepare, yet they pack a bunch that offers several benefits to your skin.
BRB, we are gonna go try all these homemade avocado face mask recipes for ourselves, what about you?
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