Avocado can play the ultimate saviour for dry skin and damaged hair. Here are a few remedies to help you reap its benefits.
For dry skin
Ingredients:
1 tbsp avocado pulp
1 tbsp aloe vera gel
Procedure:
1. Mask the fruit to extract the pulp.
2. Blend both the ingredients and smear them on your skin.
3. Let it sit for not more than 20 minutes.
4. Rinse it off with tepid water.
Skincare tip: Apply this mask topically twice a week to stave off excessive skin dryness. You can also add 1/2 tbsp cucumber juice for added hydration.
For glowing skin
Ingredients:
1 tbsp avocado pulp
1/2 tbsp honey
A pinch of turmeric
Procedure:
1. Whip all ingredients together.
2. Slather the paste on your skin and keep it for 20 minutes.
3. Cleanse it off with lukewarm water.
Skincare tip: Repeat the mask twice a week to enhance your skin’s natural glow.
For dandruff-prone scalp
Ingredients:
2 tbsp avocado
1 tbsp unsweetened yogurt
2-3 drops tea tree essential oil
Procedure:
1. Scoop out the avocado and mash it to a pulp.
2. Stir all the ingredients and use your fingertips to apply the mixture to your scalp.
3. Give it a massage for 5 minutes to let the paste seep deep into your scalp.
4. Wash it after 45 minutes with cold water and follow it up with a mild shampoo.
For damaged hair
Ingredients:
2 tbsp avocado pulp
1 tbsp argan oil
Procedure:
1. Combine the ingredients and turn them into a fine paste.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on your scalp.
3. Use cold water to wash it out after 45 minutes.
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