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USES OF AVOCADO OIL

The most abundant fatty acid in avocado oil is oleic acid, a fatty acid that provides numerous health benefits.

A few studies in animals show that avocado oil may benefit heart health, including reduced blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.

Lutein is a carotenoid found in avocado oil. This nutrient improves eye health and may lower the risk of age-related eye diseases.

Multiple studies have reported that a combination of avocado and soybean oil extract may relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

One study in 13 patients found that a cream containing avocado oil and vitamin B12 improved symptoms of psoriasis after 12 weeks of treatment

Avocado oil has also been studied for its ability to treat skin injuries, and studies in rats have found that it may accelerate wound healing

Avocado oil is a great tool for cooking flavourful and healthy meals. It’s an excellent source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. But have you ever considered using this delicious fruit to soothe and heal your skin?

The absorbent oil is thought to have numerous benefits for your skin, like moisturising dry hands or acting as a natural sunblock. You can apply avocado oil directly to your skin or mix it with your favourite beauty products.

The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in avocado oil help your skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic. You can buy avocado oil in any health or grocery store and use it to:

• calm itchy skin
• heal chapped skin
• replenish dry skin
• hydrate and moisturise skin
• shield skin from ultraviolet radiation
• protect against skin damage

You can use avocado oil in your skincare routine in a variety of ways. You can massage the oil on your skin, rub it on your face like a mask, or add it to your in-shower lotion. It can be used every day or a few times a month without any adverse effects. Not sure where to start? Try using avocado oil in the following ways:

• As a lotion for chapped skin: Massage a good amount of avocado oil into your skin after you bathe. You can use the avocado oil by itself, or add a few drops to one of your everyday body lotions.
• As a facial oil moisturiser: Fill 2/3 of a 1-ounce bottle with avocado oil. Pick another nourishing oil  and use it to fill up the last third of the bottle. Add three to four droplets of your favourite essential oil like lavender or rose. Twist on the cap and shake well.

Pour a little of your homemade oil on the palm of your hand, dab your fingers into the oil, and apply it to your face. You can also use the oil as a hand moisturiser. The oil can last up to a year if you keep the bottle out of the sunlight.

• As a homemade facemask: Cut a ripe avocado into cubes and add a small amount of avocado oil. Use a fork or spoon to mash it into an even paste. Apply the paste to your face and let it set for 10 to 15 minutes. You can wash off the avocado mask with warm water or a face cleanser, depending on your skin type.
• As a natural anti-aging skin cream: Mix 1/4 cup avocado oil with 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 tablespoons beeswax, 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil, and 1 tablespoon Shea butter in a glass jar. Put the jar, without its lid, in a pot filled with about four inches of water. Bring to a simmer. Stir the ingredients as they melt in the jar. Once melted, pour the cream into a smaller jar and let it sit until the mixture hardens. Put the lid on the jar and store the cream in a cool place.