The avocado is a fruit full of virtues. This avocado mask recipe is suitable for normal to dry skin but also for mature skin, which it gently nourishes. To be done once or twice a week, especially after exposure to the sun.
“The avocado has been brought up to date since Kim Kardashian praised it in 2016 with the hashtag #avocado on Instagram,” reveals Mathias Landier, Kiehl’s skincare ambassador. Symbol of healthy food, originally from Mexico and well known to the Aztecs, it is now grown in many other countries such as the Dominican Republic, Peru and Indonesia. In cosmetics, its flesh and oil are used for their ultra-nourishing properties. Avocado oil is obtained from the pulp, cold pressed, hence its naturally green color, because the kernel contains only a little fat.
In video: make yourself a hydrating avocado mask
>> Namely: The avocado is an ingredient to be used in moderation because it is a fruit that is not ecological. Indeed, its carbon footprint is heavy and its cultivation requires very high water consumption: 1000 liters for 1 kg of avocados! The only reason why it should not be abused. To consume responsibly, we favor varieties that grow in Europe, such as fuerte (very green, pear-shaped) resistant to temperature variations. It is grown in Spain, Greece and, more recently, in Corsica.
The oil hydrates in depth, the flesh on the surface
Oil and flesh oflawyer can be combined in the formulas for an even more intense action. “The oil deeply hydrates, the pulp on the surface”, explains the expert. The avocado is a fruit full of virtues: vitamins A, C and E give it antioxidant properties. It thus helps to protect the skin against free radicals, and therefore to fight against the signs of aging.
Thanks to its moisturizing properties, avocado oil limits water loss (perspiration, etc.) and strengthens the barrier function of the skin, in order to better protect the face and body from external aggressions such as wind, UV rays or sun. cold in winter. It can also be applied to the hands, to protect them against chapping. But in summer, it has soothing properties that allow it to be used after sun exposure. It is also able to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, thus helping to fight against skin aging.
Avocado oil is also effective in fighting stretch marks, moisturizing the eye area or fighting dark circles and puffiness. It even promotes healing and restores suppleness to dry hair. It is therefore found in hair care, body products or face and eye contour formulas.
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