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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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
Some useful tips
Before applying any facial mask clean your face and neck with fresh water. Take off all cosmetics, creams, lotions, in short: everything. Use a non abrasive, non aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry
Even better is to take a hot shower or a steam bath to clean and open up your pores. For some useful steam bath suggestions & tips check our steam bath page
When you have applied the avocado facial mask of choice make sure you take your time to lie down; place a towel under your head and neck. Put 2 cucumber slices on your eyes; or use 2 used and cooled down chamomile teabags (our personal favorite!) or 2 cotton pads soaked in rose or lavender water
To make your face mask experience even more satisfying we suggest you check our quick facial tips page. These will smooth things out just a little bit more
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:
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
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
Homemade facial masks
Powdered Milk, Cucumber, Egg White Avocado mask
What do you need:
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
Homemade facial masks
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:
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
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
Why stop at an avocado mask? Try out some of our other facial mask recipes or natural homemade cosmetics, like lotions, scrubs, creams, hair care recipes and much more, follow one of the links below to some of our other homemade skin care pages and make your spa days even sweeter
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