AfriBeauty
Avocado Oil for the Hair
7 ways to use it!
Hot Oil Treatment
Avocado oil can be combined with another oil such as coconut or olive in a glass jar then heated to create a hot oil treatment for the hair and scalp. Once it's ready, the oil can gently be massaged into the hair. Wrap the hair and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. Wash out with warm water and repeat when needed.
Leave-in Conditioner
Apply avocado oil evenly to the ends of damp or dry hair.
Antibreakage Solution
Rub a thin layer of avocado oil to the ends of the hair.
Scalp Massage
Warm a small amount of avocado oil. Separate hair and apply small amount to each section. Then gently massage into scalp with fingertips.
Hair Mask
Blend avocado with preferred oil and apply to hair. Let the mask set from 30 minutes to 3 hours then wash off with warm water.
Detangler
Run a small amount of avocado oil through hair then brush through with comb or finger detangle. Make sure to start with the ends to reduce breakage.
Cooking
The key to healthy hair is a balanced diet. Avocado is a non toxic oil great for cooking even in high temperatures.
How consuming avocados can improve skincare
Benefits of avocado for skin
Consuming avocados helps in moisturizing the skin due to the oils in the fruit.
Avocados are rich in vitamins such as A, B, D, and E which assists in keeping the skin moisturized. Avocados also contain linoleic acid, which is an omega-6 fatty acid along with oleic acid which is an omega-9 fatty acid.
Avocados also contain linoleic acid, which is an omega-6 fatty acid along with oleic acid which is an omega-9 fatty acid. These omega's aid in reducing skin inflammation in the skin.
Avocados prevents skin damage caused by the sun’s radiation through lutein and zeaxanthin which are xanthophyll carotenoids.
Various skin conditions such as dry skin, eczema, acne, peeling skin, and psoriasis can be reduced through the benefits found in avocados. In addition, these ingredients accommodate in better eyesight.
Avocados enhance skin elasticity and firmness. The monounsaturated fats, also known as healthy fats, keeps the skin’s appearance to improve from wrinkles and acne.