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AVOCADO FACE MASK

By Whitney Alexandra

ired of searching the daunting aisles in the
drugstore for the perfect skin products? Time to
change it up. Head over to the produce section
for the ultimate moisturizer and exfoliator. Fresh
Tingredients such as avocado, honey and oats bring
nourishing vitamins to your skin, allowing you to glow naturally.

The first ingredient to add to your facemask is Last but not least … BRING ON THE OATS.
AVOCADO. Classic oats are another natural soother and work well as a gentle
Avocado is one of the healthiest and most nutrient-rich exfoliator. Oats can heal and calm red spots caused by rosacea,
foods in the world. Incorporating avocados into your diet, as well eczema or reactions to harsh chemicals. Oats become slightly sticky
as applying it directly to your face, can do wonders for your skin. when moist, which makes them great for taking off dead skin cells and
The creamy texture makes it perfect for a mask. This is the allowing moisture to penetrate into the skin.
time to use your overripe avocados — the extra mush is the
texture you want for your mask.
Some key nutrients in avocados include vitamins A, C and E.
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Next ingredient: HONEY.
Good old honey is another wonderful natural ingredient
that can work wonders for your skin. Honey is antibacterial,
helping to clean out pores and reduce and prevent acne.
Similar to avocado, honey is also rich in antioxidants, which
reverses free radical damage and prevents wrinkles. If you
have oily skin, the good news is honey doesn’t dry the skin out.
Instead, it stays at optimal moisture levels so your body doesn’t
produce any excess oil.

AVOCADO FACE MASK
 ½ ripe avocado
 2 Tbsp. honey
 ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mash until you
get a smooth texture. Apply to your face, and leave on
for 20 minutes before washing off with warm water.

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