Avocado Mask
Homemade facial masks

Who doesn't like a nourishing and moisturizing avocado mask every now and then? For ages people are enjoying the richness of the avocado to feed and treat their skin

Everyone, and that includes you, can enjoy that relaxing and satisfying natural spa experience right there in your own home with these avocado based masks. It's all made clear; these face mask recipes are as simple as ABC, affordable or downright cheap and you probably have the ingredients already somewhere in your kitchen cabinets

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Why an avocado mask
what are the benefits of avocado for me…or my skin?

The avocado is actually (hold on to your belief system) a single-seeded BERRY! and possibly originated in what is now Mexico which today is by far the biggest producer of avocados in the world

So this berry is an all natural and highly effective ingredient to smooth and moisturize dry skin. It's also an extremely rich source of vitamins and lecithin which is very helpful in restoring your skin back to health

When using an avocado facial mask, the oil from the avocado dissolves fat and dirt that clogs your pores. Besides this it is also a natural skin firmer and works particularly well on the neck area

If you want to find out more about avocado as an active ingredient in do-it-yourself facial masks visit our homemade facial mask basics page. There you can also find out more about many other possible ingredients and ways to combine them into your own signature facial mask recipe

Avocado mask recipes
Homemade facial masks

We got some very nourishing avocado mask recipes gathered here for you. These should keep you occupied and moisturized for a while;-)

Enjoy making and applying these homemade facial masks all by yourself or with friends

It's now official home spa pampering time! Gather the ingredients, invite some friends over, turn off your phone, turn on your favorite music, pour that drink you love, shift your mind to the good things in life, put on a smile and most importantly:

Think positive, happy thoughts and relax

this is actually half the secret of these recipes!

Enjoy and have FUN!

Homemade facial masks

Basic Avocado mask
(For dry skin)

The most basic avocado facial mask, as always strength in simplicity; it nourishes, moisturizes and cleans your pores

What do you need:

• 1 ripe Avocado...and nothing more

How to do it:

Cut the avocado in half, take out the pit. Now peel it, cut it in parts and mash it to a pulp

...wait, hold on, isn't that like sort of...Guacamole? Well basically yes but without the salt obviously :-)

Simply spread this paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 30 minutes

Then wash it off with cold water; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

That was easy? Avocado is a valued ingredient in natural skin care recipes, and it can be mixed with many others. Honey and Olive oil are the most favorite for a simple but effective moisturizing combination. But you can look around and carefully experiment with whatever ingredients you think are useful to you or read on for more

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Homemade facial masks

Egg Yolk, Honey Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

A very powerful moisturizing avocado facial mask. All these ingredients together give an enormous moisturizing boost to your skin. The honey is a humectant which means it attracts moisture and keeps it where it should be: under your skin

What do you need:

• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 ripe Avocado
• 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon dark organic Honey (the darker the better)

How to do it:

If necessary, warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave)

Peel the avocado and cut it in pieces. Mash these together with the honey and rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20-25 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply amoisturizer

Tip: Egg yolk also nourishes your skin; try our egg yolk mask recipes

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Orange, Lemon Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

The lemon and orange in this avocado facial mask help you slough off dead skin cells, while the avocado and olive oil do their moisturizing business

What do you need:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 fresh Orange (juice)
• 1 teaspoon fresh Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin Olive oil

How to do it:

Peel the avocado and cut it in pieces, mash these together with the rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20-25 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply one of our moisturizers

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Carrot, Cream, Egg, Honey Avocado mask

(For dry and aging skin)

An avocado facial mask that feeds dry skin and is very useful in anti aging skincare. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture of your skin and fade age spots

What do you need:

• 1 Egg
• 2 medium size Carrots
• 1/2 ripe Avocado
• 2 tablespoons organic Honey
• 2 tablespoons organic heavy Cream

How to do it:

If necessary Warm up the honey as we mentioned in the recipe above Cook the carrots until you can easily mash them. Put the carrots together with the peeled avocado half and rest of the ingredients in a food processor and mash and mix until you have a smooth cream

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply amoisturizer

Tip: More masks for aging skin? Try our anti aging facial masks

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Aloe Vera, Egg Yolk, Cucumber 
Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

Again all ingredients in this avocado mask are there to soothe and moisturize dry skin skin, powerful stuff

What do you need:

• 1 Egg yolk
• 1/2 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1 tablespoon Aloe vera gel

How to do it:

Peel the avocado and cucumber halves and cut them in pieces. Put these together with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor. Mash and mix these until you have a smooth and creamy paste

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

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Banana, Papaya Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

All power-fruits together in this avocado mask or fruit mask if you will. A nourishing and moisturizing bomb

What do you need:

• 1 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 ripe Banana
• 1/4 ripe Papaya

How to do it:

Peel the fruits and take out the pits and seeds. Mash all of them into a nice smooth paste

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

Tip: Looking for more fruity masks, check our fruit mask recipes

Homemade facial masks

Almond, Honey Avocado mask

An exfoliating avocado mask, make sure to gently massage it before you take it off. Leaves your skin silky soft

What do you need:

• 1 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 tablespoon dark organic Honey
• 6-8 Almonds

How to do it:

If necessary Warm up the honey as we mentioned in the recipe above. Peel the avocado and cut it in pieces and crush the almonds. Put these in a food processor and mash and mix until you have a smooth and creamy substance

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes Before you wash it off gently massage the mask into your skin, this will help exfoliating

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

Tip: For a super silky soft skin try our honey face masks

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Watermelon, Chamomile oil, Orange, Honey Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

A cleansing avocado mask that in the meantime sloughs off dead skin cells and also seriously moisturizes it

What do you need:

• 1/2 Avocado
• 1 cup fresh Watermelon pieces
• 1 tablespoon dark organic Honey
• 1/2 fresh orange (juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon chamomile oil

How to do it:

If necessary Warm up the honey as we mentioned in the recipe above. Peel the avocado half and cut it in pieces. Put these together with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor and mash and mix them until you have a nice smooth and creamy paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 30-35 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

Tip: Maybe also try one of our homemade face moisturizers

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Fuller's Earth, Egg Yolk, Witch Hazel Avocado mask

(For oily skin)

By exception an avocado facial mask against oily skin. The clay and avocado make a sebum or oil absorbing facial mask

Witch hazel is a natural astringent that tones your skin

What do you need:

• 1 Egg yolk
• 1/4 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 teaspoon Witch hazel
• 1 tablespoon Fuller's earth

How to do it:

Peel the avocado and mash it, mix it with the rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes

Then wash it off with warm water and a soft warm wash cloth, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

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Powdered Milk, Cucumber, Egg White Avocado mask

What do you need:

• 1/2 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1 Egg white
• 2 teaspoons powdered Milk

How to do it:

Peel the avocado and cucumber halves. Put them in a food processor and mash and mix them together with the rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy paste

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

Tip: Fresh, tight and clean...that's a perfect cucumber mask

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Buttermilk, Egg Yolk Avocado mask

(For dry skin)

Finally again a soothing, exfoliating and moisturizing avocado face mask against dry skin

What do you need:

• 1/2 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or plain unflavored Yogurt)
• 1 Egg yolk

How to do it:

Peel the avocado and cut it in pieces, mash it together with the rest of the ingredients until until you have a nice smooth paste

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 5 minutes, then apply a second layer. Leave it on for 10 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer

Tip: For dry skin try one of our homemade face moisturizers

Some words of Caution

A lot of fruits contain citric acid. Lemon, lime and orange (juice) in specific. When you use them in a skin treatment always be careful with how much you use. Too much can cause acid burns. Also if you have sensitive skin be extra aware with these ingredients

Same goes for all essential oils, this is really powerful stuff; be very careful what and how much you use

Because you can never be too careful when it comes to your skin, always do a patch test on a small piece of skin (e.g. behind the ear) to see how your skin reacts to separate ingredients

Avocado's for dry skin

As you probably noticed, most avocado masks are meant to moisturize and hydrate dry skin. So it could be you're looking for home remedies for dry skin, take a look at our home remedies for dry skin page. Here you can read more about why you might have dry skin, and how to treat and prevent it

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Avocado in your natural skin care regimen rules, but also don't forget to eat one every now and then. See why at whfoods.org

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