Some great diy summer skin & hair recipes from Emerald Horizon....AvocadoBeauty Avocados are creamy, incredibly rich fruits whose moisturizers hold countless benefits for skin and hair. Avocado’s deeply moisturizing properties help lock in hydration while nourishing from the inside out. Avocado oil is highly absorbable. Avocados promote new cell generation and circulation to make your skin smoother than a baby’s bottom. Avocado Hair Mask Recipes Avocados have wonderful cuticle-softening, hair smoothing properties – and did I mention they also provide incredible shine? Try these basic avocado mask recipes for gorgeously smooth, soft and shimmering hair. Avocado Hair Mask #1 Olive oil adds an extra dose of smoothness. Eggs add protein and strength. Cinnamon, if added, stimulates the scalp for hair growth. ½ avocado, mashed ½ banana, mashed 1-2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp organic cinnamon powder (optional) Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Section hair and apply the mixture from root to tip, making sure every strand is coated. Let the mask sit on your hair for 20-30 minutes. Cover with plastic cap and use heat to penetrate more deeply. Rinse with cool water. Tip: Adding cinnamon can stimulate blood flow to the scalp, increasing hair growth potential. Avocado Hair Mask #2 This deep conditioning treatment is amazing for soothing sensitive scalps. Honey is an antiseptic, coconut nourishes and the aloe vera is deeply soothing. 1 fully ripened avocado, mashed 2-3 tbsp honey 1 tsp coconut oil ¼ cup aloe vera juice 1 tsp fresh lemon juice Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Section hair and apply the mixture from root to tip making sure every strand is coated. Let the mask sit on your hair for 20-30 minutes. Cover with plastic cap and use heat to penetrate more deeply. Rinse with cool water. Avocado Face Mask Recipes Avocados are not only great for eating, but also create supple skin. Avocado oil provides a natural sunscreen that shields harmful UV rays from penetrating skin. Glam reality babe Kim Kardashian admits one of her beauty secrets is using avocado masks to enhance her soft skin and prevent sunburn. Avocado Face Mask #1 Honey is a humectant that pulls moisture into the skin, adding to the creamy moisture provided by avocado. Full fat yogurt is a gentle pore-cleansing exfoliator. 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp of raw honey 1 tbsp avocado oil 1 tbsp full fat yogurt How to Use: Combine mixture in a bowl until well blended. Apply to skin and let sit 15-30 minutes before rinsing off. Avocado Face Mask #2 This honey, citrus avocado blend is a great skin conditioner that tightens pores and infuses your skin with a heavenly glow. 3 tbsp avocado 1 tsp honey ¼ cup orange juice How to Use: Combine mixture in a bowl until well blended. Apply to skin and let sit 15-30 minutes before rinsing off.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:27:49 +0000