Benefits of Avocado for Skin

No brunch is complete without a side of Avocado, but no skin care routine is complete without a few great Avocado-packed goodies either! We might not think of it as a typical skin care ingredient other than in our homemade DIY Avocado face masks, but Avocado is actually one of my favourite natural skin care ingredients, and in my opinion it is totally underrated! Avocado Oil is incredibly hydrating and packed with beneficial nutrients, making it the perfect natural defence against dry skin as well as a superstar in natural anti-ageing skin care.

Avocado nutrient properties

Avocado is naturally rich in skin-loving antioxidants and Omega 3 + 6 essential fatty acids as well as Vitamins E, C and K - perfect for boosting our skin no matter whether we are enjoying it on toast or in our facial moisturiser!¹ Thanks to its deeply hydrating properties, and nutrient benefits, Avocado Oil makes an incredible ingredient in natural skin care because of its ability to deliver rich moisture to dry skin, helping to prevent wrinkles, fine lines and creasing. This makes Avocado perfect in anti-ageing treatments, working to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, plump and hydrated.

Natural Avocado skin care

100% Pure Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm
For an intensive natural skin care treatment that works its magic overnight, try the 100% Pure Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm. This solid facial balm contains creamy Avocado Butter, Sunflower Seed Oil and Olive Oil to help supply the skin with those essential fatty acids, while Beeswax locks in moisture and the all-important naturally derived Retinol works to brighten skin tone and help fade unevenness. This anti-ageing night cream is recommended for use at night time only due to the potent active ingredients.



Andalou Naturals Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask
The Andalou Naturals Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask is one of my absolute favourite natural Avocado face masks. This rich and creamy mask combines replenishing Avocado Oil with chocolatey organic Cocoa for a delicious liquid-chocolate face mask that truly looks and smells good enough to eat. It works its magic in as little as 10 minutes, and is also packed with goodies like Resveratrol, CoQ10 and Shea Butter to boost hydration and leave skin silky smooth, soft and supple.

SCOUT Cosmetics Six Oils of Rejuvenation
For a really concentrated Avocado oil hit for the skin, I love the SCOUT Cosmetics Six Oils of Rejuvenation, which contains a beautiful potent blend of superfood oils including Avocado, Carrot Seed, Sunflower, Evening Primrose, Sweet Almond and Jojoba. Suitable for all skin types, this vitamin and antioxidant rich oil delivers serious hydration, calms inflammatory skin conditions and combat the visible signs of ageing.



Pai Skincare Avocado & Jojoba Hydrating Day Cream
Specially designed for sensitive skin, the Pai Skincare Avocado & Jojoba Hydrating Day Cream is the perfect everyday moisturiser as it fuses the deeply hydrating properties of Avocado Oil with soothing Jojoba and Shea Butter. Rich and silky, this luxurious, fast-absorbing day cream is certified organic and vegan, leaving skin glowing and nourished.

Life Basics Nourishing Body Oil
Perfect as an all-over natural body oil, the Life Basics Nourishing Body Oil is packed with a delicious blend of moisturising Avocado, Sunflower, Jojoba, Rosehip and Sweet Almond Oils to deliver a burst of restorative hydration to skin. Lightly scented with Mandarin, Tangerine and Vanilla, this non-greasy formula may help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scarring, and is perfect for massaging into skin after bathing.

Natural Avocado makeup

Ere Perez Avocado Volumising Waterproof Mascara
The benefits of Avocado do not end with skin care - it is actually an amazing ingredient in natural makeup too! The Ere Perez Avocado Volumising Waterproof Mascara contains both Mamey and Avocado Oils to help care for and strengthen eyelashes, working as a lash conditioner while also coating your eyelashes in rich, waterproof colour that lasts all day long.



Luk Lip Nourish - Rose Lime
Enriched with smoothing and plumping Avocado Oil, the Luk Beautifood Lip Nourishes combine the best of a lip balm and lip colour all in one nourishing lipstick formula. Providing a sheer wash of flattering colour, the Luk Lip Nourish Lipsticks shade Rose Lime is one of my top picks to suit all skin tones, and is nice and easy to apply thanks to its creamy food-based ingredients. Find out more about the Luk Lip Nourishes here.

100% Pure Lip Glaze - Coraline
With creamy Avocado and Cocoa Butters, the 100% Pure Lip Glaze deliver buildable colour with a satin to gloss finish. With pigments taken from nature including Certified Organic Cherry, Tomato and Raspberry, these creamy, smooth glazes apply easily and help to keep lips soft and moisturised. This Coraline shade is the perfect mix of pink and coral.

Source: ¹ Luk Beautifood.