Avocado oil: composition, properties and uses in cosmetology

Avocado is an exotic fruit, the homeland of which is far from our lands. Many Latin American countries consider the opening of this fruit to their merits. But, nevertheless, more than twelve thousand years ago the avocado was known to the Maya tribes, who inhabited almost the whole of South America. According to ancient writings, the tribes used this exotic fruit in cooking. Thanks to Columbus' trip, Europe met avocado in the early 14th century.

Of the fruits of this fruit produce and oil, which is the most environmentally friendly among all vegetable oils. The composition of the avocado oil is very tasty and healthy. The oil of the crocodile pear is quite dietary, although its caloric content is equated to fats of animal origin. However, these fatty acids are not deposited on the hips and waist prozapas. More details about all the properties of this oil you can from today's article "Avocado oil: composition, properties and use in cosmetology."

The composition of avocado is a real treasure trove of vitamins, microelements and other useful substances. In the oil of avocado there are proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids, lecithin, phosphatides, essential oils and many useful minerals. The avocado includes twelve vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B9, C, D, E, etc.) from thirteen known. Also in the avocado there are magnesium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and other useful microelements.

Useful properties of avocados are that it is easily absorbed by the body, protects the liver, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, prevents the development of cancer, restores the immunity and protective properties of the skin.

A wide range of nutrients that make up avocado oil made it possible to actively use it in cosmetology. Many of the means can be prepared independently. For example, at home you can prepare effective facial masks, which are based on avocado oil.

For example, take 1 tbsp. l. butter alligator pear, add 2 drops of chamomile, rose or sandal oil. With the resulting mixture, soak the napkin and apply it to the skin of the face every day for 15 minutes. The mask will be useful to owners of dry, withered skin, prone to irritation. Mask based on avocado oil is recommended to do at least 5 consecutive days.

Also, avocado oil is an excellent assistant in the fight against cellulite. Thanks to a set of vitamins present in the oil, the "orange peel" is smoothed. Independently you can prepare the following remedy: mix in equal proportions avocado oil with butter of orange, lemon, geranium or fennel and apply massage movements to problem areas. It is recommended to use it 3 times a week. The effect of using this tool will be noticeable in procedure 5. The recipe needs to be cooked for at least a month.

Avocado oil is useful to enrich the cream, tonics and lotions for both face care and for the body. This oil is very useful for nail care, especially in solving the problem of dull nails. You can do the following. Mix 15 drops of avocado oil with 3 drops of patchouli or lemon oil. Massage the nails for 20 minutes, and then you can apply the lacquer.

Perhaps there is not a person on earth today who does not want to have beautiful, silky and obedient hair. Every time when buying a shampoo, balm conditioner or hair mask, we hope that the remedy will be reliable and effective, but most often the expectations are not justified. Usually, when there are problems with the hair, we remember the recipes of our grandmothers, which include burdock or castor oil. But it should be noted that avocado oil can also be used to solve problems with hair. Thanks to its rich composition, oil nourishes and restores hair.

You can prepare a mask to restore damaged dry hair according to the recipe of folk cosmetology. To do this, mix in equal proportions avocado oil with jojoba oil. Apply on hair and leave for the whole night, previously insulated with a polyethylene cap and a knitted cap. In the morning, wash your hair with an ordinary shampoo and apply balm conditioner on your hair.

You can also prepare a hair mask that will make your hair soft, shiny and obedient. This mask is used after using the shampoo. Preheat in a microwave oven or in a water bath 8 drops of avocado oil, 8 drops of wheat germ oil, 3 drops of lavender oil. Apply on hair and warm with a polyethylene cap and a towel. Leave the mask on your hair for half an hour and then rinse your head with an ordinary shampoo. This mask should be used for at least 2-3 weeks.