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AVOCADO FOR SKIN CARE
Avocados have a long and rich history dating back to the Aztec civilization. The fruit is known to improve heart health, aid in weight loss,provide a good course of vitamins B, C and E and is safe to use in baby food and in a diabetic diet. Besides all of the internal benefits, avocados have received a well-earned reputation for keeping skin looking young, beautiful and moist. Centuries after their first discovery, avocados are making a a cosmetic comeback to fight aging and dry and acne prone skin.
History
The word for avocado comes from the Spanish word "aguacate" which comes from the Aztec word "ahuacatl." Agri Business Week reported in 2009 that the word "ahuacatl" translates to "testicle," probably a reference to the way the fruit hangs from the tree, and that for centuries the fruit was associated with being an aphrodisiac. Because of its sexual reputation, avocado purchases were nearly non-existent in the western world where buying one might lead to slanderous assaults. Despite the rumor, countries around the world have been using avocados in ice cream, milk shakes, as a side dish, as a dip, in soups, in salads and as an ingredient in face masks for optimal skin health.
Skin Benefits
According to Avocado.com, avocados reduce the appearance of age spots, help reduce signs of skin aging and heals dry skin and eczema. Large amounts of sterolins, a protein proven to reduce the appearance of age spots, scars and sun damage, are found in avocados. Avocado oil contains the highest amount of sterolins in the fruit, states Avocado.com, making it an ideal ingredient in skin moisturizers marketed to people with dry or damaged skin. Avocado oil also increases the amount of collagen found in the skin. Avocado.com reports that a loss of collagen in the skin occurs in the natural aging process and avocado oil helps to slow that process down. Avocados do not clog pores.
Potential
Cosmetic companies taking an interest in creating biodegradable make-up are turning to avocados as a replacement for chemicals, says Bob Bergh, author of "The Avocado and Human Nutrition." The avocado is being used to make skin moisturizer, lipstick, hair conditioner, bath oil, make-up base and even sunscreen for many cosmetic brands. In fact, Bergh states that studies have proven that avocado oil is the most effective type of sunscreen. According to his 1992 research, avocado is rare in its ability to both be absorbed quickly by the skin and to sooth and calm the skin.
Recipes
Agri Business Week offers an avocado face mask to cure dry skin that includes mixing a 1/4 cup each of avocado puree and sour cream then gently applying the mask to your face and neck while avoiding sensitive areas like the eyes (see reference 1). Agri Business Week recommends letting the mask sit for up to 15 minutes and then removing with warm water and a wash cloth (see reference 1). For a quicker dry skin remedy, Agri Business Week reports that you can rub the inside of the avocado skins against clean skin.
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