Avocados can be used to nourish dry skin. [Photo/ rosannadavisonnutrition.com]
Did you know the avocado fruit has numerous beauty benefits?Here are four benefits of avocado to the hair and skin.Nourishes dry skinAvocado contains fatty acids, which prevent loss of moisture. Mash two avocados with a spoon. Add some honey to make a face mask. Apply the mixture to the face for 28 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Repeat this three times a week.Treats dry and damaged hairAvocado contains proteins and vitamins that can be used to moisturise your hair and make it smooth. Scoop a ripe avocado and blend it to obtain a smooth texture. Add two teaspoons of jojoba to the paste. Apply this to your hair. Wear a shower cap for 25 to 45 minutes. Wash your hair with lukewarm water and apply the remaining mixture once a week.Anti-aging agentAvocados contain antioxidants that maintain your skin’s smoothness. The fruit also allows new cell generation in the body. Massage your body with avocado oil. Do the same for two to three days in a week.Removal of scars and dark spotsAvocado gets rid of pimples and minor burns. The fruit contains vitamin E that repairs damaged tissue in the body. Blend one full ripped avocado with one lemon to obtain a smooth paste. Rinse the affected skin part with warm water and apply the mixture. Allow it to dry and wash it off with lukewarm water after a few minutes. Repeat daily.