Making Your Own Avocado Face Mask

Essential Ingredients

At-home facials are a simple and effective way to hydrate your skin with natural ingredients. Avocado is an all-natural alternative to harsh facial masks, as well as an affordable choice as opposed to visiting a day spa for an expensive facial. Avocado face masks naturally moisture the skin with vitamins and minerals. Choose an avocado that is ripe and fresh. You'll also need organic orange juice, molasses, pure acacia honey and chamomile essential oil drops. These items can be purchased at a local organic food store.

Making Your Homemade Avocado Mask

Peel and core the avocado and cut it into small chunks. Mash or blend two ounces of the avocado into a smooth texture by hand or using a blender. The consistency should be creamy and all lumps should be removed. Add 1 tsp. each of acacia honey and molasses. Mix in 1 oz. of orange juice and a few drops of chamomile essential oil. Blend or mix well. If the mixture is too dry, sparingly add orange juice and blend until the mixture is creamy.

Application

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and remove all makeup. Gently smooth the avocado mixture onto your face and neck. Make sure to avoid the eye area. Apply the facial mask with gentle pressure, pressing the avocado mixture into your skin. Allow the mask to dry completely on your skin for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, and then splash cool water on your face to reduce pores.

Benefits of Avocado Face Masks

Avocado is a natural remedy for dry skin. This fruit contains softening agents as well as conditioning minerals to soften the skin. Avocados naturally contain vitamins B and E to help moisturize dry skin and smooth fine wrinkles. Regular weekly application of a homemade avocado mask will help rejuvenate your skin. This face mask is especially helpful after being exposed to the drying effects of the sun.

A Quick Alternative

If you're pressed for time, you don't need to add any other ingredients to the avocado to have a completely effective, soothing facial. Wash your face thoroughly to remove all makeup. Apply the mashed avocado directly to your clean face and neck. Leave the avocado on for 15 minutes. Wash thoroughly with warm water to remove all trace of the avocado.