Our skin is one of the fastest absorbing parts of our bodies. I myself try to eat organic as much as possible. Why didn't I do the same with the products I used for my skin like I do the products I consume? I began thinking about the products I put on my skin. I was scared I was becoming dependent on commercial products. Eventually I'll buy more spending more money because I have to use more. Look at most guys' skin. They look great and most of them don't use anything! There had to be a solution.
I haven't made a full transition yet but slowly I'm getting rid of commercial products in my household and finding natural ways to care for my skin. This one I stumbled on by simply thinking about the benefits avocado and raw honey had for me when I ate it. Why not my face too?
I tried this a few weeks ago and I'm in love! Usually after a mask or washing my face my skin feels completely stripped and dry and I quickly reach for my moisturizer. After rinsing off this mask my skin was so moisturized and glowing after I didn't need anything else!
Here's what you'll need:
- Small organic avocado (Extremely ripe.)
- Raw honey
- Muddler (Optional.)
You don't need much of each ingredient. You do want to make sure the avocado is very ripe and soft since you want to mash it up with as few chunks as possible. You don't need a lot of honey either. Only 1 to 1.5 teaspoons. Amazon sells a 22 oz. jar of Y.S. Eco Bee Farms Raw Honey for $11.82. That's cheaper than most I've seen in the supermarkets.
Pour the honey over the piece of avocado. Next take a muddle (I have an OXO Steel Muddler. It has a larger end than most muddles which provides comfort for your hand.), spoon, fork, or whatever you like to use to mash the ingredients together. Try your best to get most of the chunks out so that the avocado can be easily applied to your skin.
After you've mashed up the avocado, mix it evenly with the honey. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse it all off and feel how nourished your skin is!
This mask cost me just under $15 ($27 if you need a muddler) compared to most commercial masks which usually cost at least $50+! Have fun!