6 skincare uses for avocado oil

From ancient times, the avocado has been revered for its properties as a nutrient-rich beauty treatment. It is high in healthy fats and therefore highly moisturising when mashed and applied directly onto clean skin.

However, did you know that you could benefit from using the avocado oil itself? It is easily available in major supermarkets and some beauty stores. As a locally manufactured product, you will also help grow local business. Here are six ways to use it.

1) Face cleanser

It works perfectly for oil cleansing as a powerful agent for drawing out impurities. Massage the oil into the skin and leave on for a few minutes. Steam your face with a warm cloth and use a microfiber cloth or washcloth to wipe off the oil. Rinse and apply your usual moisturiser.

2) Cuticle oil Rub a few drops of avocado oil into your cuticles every night. You could also apply the oil onto your nails using a cotton ball. When doing a manicure or pedicure, put a couple of drops of avocado oil into the water.

3) Eye cream After you cleanse your face, pat gently onto your under eye area. High in vitamins and antioxidants, avocado oil absorbs easily into the skin without feeling greasy. This helps reduce under eye wrinkles and laugh lines.

4) Face mask Mix avocado oil with different mask ingredients to create a hydrating treat for your skin. Two popular ingredients you can use are bentonite clay or turmeric powder.

5) Facial moisturiser Rich in vitamin E, avocado oil is perfect as a light daily moisturiser. Pat a small amount onto your skin using gentle upward motions as you rub it in.

If you suffer from very dry skin, seal the avocado oil with your daily emulsion-type moisturiser or with a rich creamy butter. Alternatively, you can enrich your existing moisturiser using avocado oil to make it a perfect treat for this cold weather.