Friday, December 9, 2011

Avocado Nourishing Face and Hair Mask

Avocados are very rich in Vitamin A and amino acids, which effectively works in removing the dead cells from your skin. Making your own avocado face and hair mask is a very natural and effective beauty regime which your can follow every weekend to keep your skin and hair nourished, especially in winter. Avocados nourishes and moisturizes your skin well to bring out a healthy glow. It also acts as a natural hair conditioner which gives you a smooth, silky and manageable hair in minutes. Finally what I am saying is, add avocados in your skin and hair care regimen to protect and develop your overall beauty, this winter!



AVOCADO NOURISHING FACIAL MASK

INGREDIENTS:
Mashed avocado - 2 teaspoons
Honey - 1 teaspoon
Lemon Juice - 1 teaspoon

METHOD:
  • Mix all the ingredients to form a thick creamy mask.
  • Cleanse your face and spread the mixture all over the surface of your facial skin and neck.
  • Allow it to work on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes and wash off with clean, cold water.
  • Pat dry and moisturize.

RESULTS:
This is one of the best natural face mask for dry skinned people in winter as it really nourishes your skin well without leaving it dry. If your skin is extra dry, add some milk cream to this pack. Honey and lemon juice has natural skin lightening properties which adds glow to your face. Avocados with honey and lemon juice combination brightens the skin and removes all kind of scars, wrinkles and blemishes with regular use. This mask is suitable for all skin types, use rose water instead of honey if your skin is oily.

AVOCADO NOURISHING HAIR MASK

INGREDIENTS
Avocados - 2 or 3
Yogurt - 5 teaspoons
Lemon juice - 3 teaspoons

METHOD
  • Mash avocados, add yogurt and lemon juice to it and blend until the mixture turns creamy.
  • With the use of a hair brush or your finger tips apply the creamy mask all over your scalp and hair, if you have split ends, apply the mask on the tips of your hair too.
  • After covering your scalp completely with the avocado mask, cover your head with a shower cap.
  • Allow this mixture to penetrate and work on your scalp for at least 1 hour.
  • After this, rinse your hair with a mild shampoo and plenty of fresh water. Blow dry.

RESULTS
I promise, you will surely experience a smooth, silky and softest hair ever after using this mask :) Avocados nourish the hair, strengthens it and prevents falling out while the lemon juice eliminates dandruff and add a lovely shine. Yogurt is a natural hair conditioner which moisturizes hair and prevents dryness. Say goodbye to dry hair, split ends and other hair problems in winter by using this avocado hair mask at least once in a week. Use after a hot oil massage for better results.