Avocados are the superfood that everyone needs to get on. Not only are they healthy and delicious, but they are also extremely beneficial for the skin when used topically. Avocados can treat many of our common skin problems because of how rich it is in vitamins and antioxidants.
Oftentimes our skin can get dry and irritated. So, what better way to soothe your skin than with a few homemade avocado masks? Whether your face, hands, or feet are dry, this post has got you covered. Today I will be sharing with you hydrating and moisturizing masks for all parts of your body so stay tuned.
Benefits of Avocado for the Skin
Avocados are very beneficial for the skin. It contains many vitamins and nutrients to help keep the skin soft and hydrated. There are many other benefits to avocados, such as:
- It helps moisturize and hydrate the skin. Avocados contain vitamin E and potassium which easily absorb into the skin.
- Can help protect the skin from damage. Avocados contain antioxidants that can help prevent the skin from sun damage. Sun damage to the skin can cause wrinkles and dark spots.
- Avocados contain lauric acid which has anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of the avocado can help with fighting and managing acne.
- It is a natural exfoliant. Avocados contain antioxidants that help with removing dead skin.
- Helps with increasing skin elasticity. When the skin loses its elasticity, that is when fine lines and wrinkles start to form. The healthy fat the avocado contains can help with improving skin elasticity.
- Lastly, it can help prevent dry skin. Avocados contain biotin which can help prevent dry skin.
5 Best Homemade Avocado Masks for your Face, Hand, & Feet
1 | Avocado & Yogurt Face Mask
Ingredients
- ½ an avocado
- 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Benefits
This Avocado and Yogurt face mask can help with fighting hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and dark circles thanks to the yogurt. The yogurt also helps with fighting acne while also moisturizing the skin. When paired with coconut oil and honey, this mask can hydrate and add nutrients for radiating skin. Honey contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties which can help prevent and fight acne.
Directions
- First, mash the half avocado in a bowl.
- Add the yogurt to the bowl and continue to mix.
- Then add the coconut oil and honey and mix them all together.
- Apply the mask to a clean face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then wash your face.
*You can use this mask 1-2 times a week.*
2 | Avocado & Oatmeal Hand Mask
Ingredients
- ½ of an avocado
- 2 tablespoons of cooked oats
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Benefits
This Avocado and Oatmeal hand mask is great if you suffer from dry skin. Oats are very hydrating and can help the skin lock in moisture. It can also soothe the skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The avocado also acts as a hydrating agent because of its biotin. The avocado also helps with protecting the skin from skin damage like wrinkles and fine lines.
Directions
- First, you will want to cook the oats.
- Once you have cooked the oats and they have cooled down, you will then need to mash the half avocado.
- After the avocado is mashed, you can add the cooked oats and the other ingredients and mix them all together.
- Once the mask is mixed you can apply it to your clean hands.
- You will want to wrap your hands in saran wrap and leave it like that for 15 minutes.
- Once the 15 minutes is up, you can rinse it off and apply a hydrating moisturizer.
*This hand mask can be used 1-2 times a week.*
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3 | Avocado & Banana Foot Mask
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Benefits
Bananas contain vitamin A which helps with moisturizing dry skin. The banana in this Avocado and Banana foot mask also helps promote collagen production which can increase skin elasticity, which helps with preventing and fighting wrinkles. The avocado biotin also helps relieve the skin from being dry. The yogurt acting like a natural exfoliant can help remove the outer layer of dead skin.
Directions
- First, slice the banana into a bowl and mash it.
- Next, add in the avocado and mash them both together.
- Next, add the other two ingredients together and mix them.
- Once it is mixed, you can apply it to your feet (make sure they’re clean).
- Wrap your feet in saran wrap and leave the mask on for 15 minutes.
- Once the 15 minutes are up, wash it off.
*This mask can be applied 1-2 times a week.*
4 | Avocado, Banana & Egg White Face Mask
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- ½ a banana
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Benefits
This Avocado, Banana and Egg White face mask can help with acne-prone skin because of the banana’s antibacterial property. The egg whites also help the skin absorb excess oil from the skin which can help prevent and treat acne. The honey also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties which help with getting rid of dirt and bacteria which can cause acne.
Directions
- Mash 1 avocado in a bowl.
- Add ½ a banana into the bowl of avocado and mash it together.
- Add the egg white and honey to the bowl and mix them together.
- Once mixed, apply to a clean face. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it off.
*This face mask can be used 1-2 times a week.*
5 | Avocado & Lemon Foot Mask
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Benefits
This Avocado and Lemon foot mask will leave your feet feeling moisturized and soft. It contains olive oil which contains many vitamins to help with fighting and preventing skin damage. The lemon juice is anti-fungal and antibacterial which can help with fighting bacteria and fungus.
Directions
- First, mash the avocado in a bowl.
- Next, add all the other ingredients together and mix.
- Once mixed, apply the mask to clean feet.
- Cover your feet with saran wrap and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, wash it off. This foot mask can be used 1-2 times a week.
The Beauty Benefits of These Ingredients
- Banana Beauty Benefits: The vitamin A in the banana helps the skin stay hydrated and moisturized. It can also help boost the skin’s collagen production, which helps with fighting wrinkles.
- Coconut Oil Beauty Benefits: Coconut oil contains fatty acids, which help with hydration and moisturization. It also helps protect the skin from environmental toxins.
- Egg White Beauty Benefits: egg whites can help absorb excess oil from the skin. It also has brightening properties so it can fade dark spots as well.
- Honey Beauty Benefits: it contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties which means it can help fight and prevent acne. It can also help the skin with collagen production.
- Lemon Beauty Benefits: contains vitamin C which helps with brightening the skin. It is also antifungal and antibacterial.
- Oats Beauty Benefits: is rich in proteins and lipids which makes it a great moisturizer. It is also anti-inflammatory and can help the skin lock in moisture.
- Olive Oil Beauty Benefits: is rich in vitamins and is very moisturizing. It contains antioxidants that can help with reversing skin damage and also protecting it.
- Yogurt Beauty Benefits: contains lactic acid which is a natural exfoliator. This natural exfoliator helps with fighting fine lines and wrinkles. Lactic acid also helps with brightening dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
I hope you enjoy this list of the best homemade avocado masks for your face, hands, and feet. Comment below which one is your favorite!
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My name is Binet and I am a beauty and skincare blogger. I am a recent college grad and let me tell you, it was hard taking care of myself while also going to school full time. Working out and eating healthy was non-existent. I decided to take control of my life and I document that on my blog. I write about DIY skincare products like DIY face masks, lip scrubs, and body scrubs. I also review many popular skincare products and I post 1-2 times a week.