Alligator Green; DIY Facial Mask

Alligator Pear (avocado) originated in southern Mexico. It has become a useful ingredient for our daily skin care routine. Rich in protein and monounsaturated fats which is good  for keeping your heart healthy and fit. It is also known to supply 60% more potassium in comparison to a banana. Avocados are rich in fiber, foliate (folic acid), vitamin B6, iron, copper and magnesium.That's news you could use!

Other than applying avocado on your skin, consuming it in salad or other fine dishes can also be beneficial for your skin. With vitamins like A, D, and E , avocados are amazingly nourishing to dehydrated skin and does wonders at moisturizing damaged areas,especially sun burned or age spots. Experience these healing properties by trying out a few do-it-yourself recipes.

Easy at home recipes:

Partied All Night Eyes
Cut avocado into slices and place it under each eye and relax with it for next 20 minutes.

Envious Eye Cream
Make an eye cream by mixing 5 drops of almond oil in 3 ripe slices of avocado. Blend this mixture and dab it around your eyes. Keep it for five minutes then rinse.

Another method of making the eye cream is by using 1/4 cup avocado oil with 1/4 cup aloe vera gel. You could also use apricot kernel, grape seed or sesame oil.

Fabulous Facial Mask

This facial mask is useful for dry skin. Mash half avocado and apply it leisurely on your face. Keep it for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.

Make a paste of ½ ripe avocado mixed with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Apply this paste on a washed and clean face. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it with warm water. This masque is very good for dry skin.

Smooth and Beautiful Hands and Feet
Make a paste by mixing 1/4 peeled & smashed avocado, 1 egg white, 2 tbsp. oatmeal and 1 tsp lemon juice. Apply this paste on your hand and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it with warm water and pat it dry. You would be thrilled by the results by using it regularly.

 Remove the Stress Facial Scrub
You would need 2 tbsp. flax seeds, 1/2 mashed banana and 1/2 avocado peel. Use a small bowl to mix flax seeds and banana. Scoop the banana and flax seed by using avocado peel. Massage this scoop on your face in circular motion, slowly and gently. Rinse it with warm water.