HOW TO USE AVOCADOS FOR SKIN AND HAIR

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The avocado pear also known as the alligator pear or butter fruits is a fruit loaded with so many vitamins and minerals to nourish both the skin and the hair. When you eat avocados, you nearly consume up to 20 vitamins and minerals found in avocados   They are;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      a

1.   Potassium→ It helps to control blood pressure.

            2    Lutein→ This is necessary for the eyes.                                                  

3.   Folate→ This is vital for cell repair.

4.   B vitamins→ This helps you to fight off diseases and infections. Avocados also contain alpha-carotene, biotin, zinc, iron, vitamin d, protein, niacin, magnesium, amongst others. Although, avocados contains fat but most of the fat in it is monosaturated. It also contains vitamins E and K which is necessary to stimulate hair growth. It is thus, the healthiest natural ingredient all over the world. Since it is a seasonal fruit, make sure to make very good of it when it is in its season.

IMPORTANCE OF AVOCADO PEAR TO THE SKIN

 ANTI-AGEING→ Yes, you heard me right. Avocados protect the skin from the free radicals that causes premature ageing on the skin. It also helps to prevent wrinkles on the skin. Of course, everyone wants to keep their youthful good looks on check. You can always achieve that by making avocados an essential meal in your diet.

AVOCADO AS A NATURAL SUNSCREEN→ The oil in avocados helps to protect the skin from the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun. Avocados contain a high content of antioxidants which helps to restore any damage caused to the skin. It also improves the complexion of the skin.

CLEARER SKIN→ The glutamine amino acid found in avocados helps to cleanse the skin by removing dead skin cells effectively from the skin. It also helps in increasing blood circulation I in the skin which will in turn help to restore the skin nutrients.

IMPORTANCE OF AVOCADO PEAR TO THE HAIR

STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH→ The presence of biotin, zinc and other vitamins in avocado helps to stimulate hair growth, as well as controlling hair loss. Hair loss occurs due to damaged or severely dry hair. When the hair lacks vitamins, it might result in hair loss and other hair related problems.

GOOD HAIR CONDITIONER→ Avocados is very effective in conditioning damaged and dry hair. It shields the hair from heat and other chemicals that are harmful to the hair. It also helps to control split ends. The fats, vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids present in avocados makes the hair beautiful and shiny.

REJUVENATE THE SCALP→ Avocados helps to moisturize as well as rejuvenate the scalp. The rich protein, amino acids and vitamins in avocados makes the scalp to look lustrous and lively, which will in turn repair scalp damage which is the main reason for hair loss. Also, the presence of vitamins B and E in avocados helps to strengthen and protect the hair strands.

     AVOCADO SKIN TREATMENT RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1.   1 peeled avocados.

2.   Couple tablespoons of honey.

3.   1 tablespoon of sugar.

4.    Lemon juice mostly for oily skin.

5.   1 egg whites.

METHOD:

1.   Bring all your ingredients together.

2.   Wash your face or body with lukewarm water so that the pores of your skin will open.

3.   Mash the avocados with other ingredients together to form a paste.

4.   Apply the paste on your face or body gently until it is well covered in those areas that you want. Leave it for 45 minutes.

5.   You can now rinse it off and pat your face with a towel.

AVOCADO HAIR TREATMENT RECIPE

1.   1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

2.   2 egg yolks.

3.   1 big avocado.

4.   Unflavored yoghurt.

METHOD:

1.   Combine the unsalted butter and egg yolk and mix them thoroughly.

2.   Mash the avocado with the unsalted butter, egg yolk and unflavored yoghurt and mix them very well.

3.   Wash your hair and apply the mixture on your hair and scalp.

4.   Cover with a shower cap and leave it for 2-3 hours.

5.   Rinse it out very well and that’s it.