Keep reading for expert tips, including how long you should leave the mask on.
(Alternatively, place in a small bowl; mash with a fork until smooth.)
Apply a thin layer to clean, damp skin.
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Let dry, then rinse off and moisturize as desired.
Oily skin types may not need additional moisturizer.
This makes enough for 2 to 3 applications and should be used immediately.
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Avocados also make a great DIY face mask, helping to hydrate and moisturize skin.
In addition to the avocado, honey and apple cider vinegar help cleanse and tone the skin.
While the face mask is completely edible, we don’t recommend actually eating it.
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You need a ripe avocado.
If you want tospeed up the ripening, add it to a paper bag with an apple or pear.
This mask recipe calls for 1/4 cup of ripe avocado, leaving you with plenty for future masks.
To store the leftover avocado, keep the skin on and the pit intact.
To prevent browning, cover the flesh with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge.
This will keep the avocado fresh and green for at least 2 days.
Check out more tips onhow to store avocados.
Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes maximum.
Otherwise, it will harden.
If your skin likes the avocado mask, it’s perfectly fine to use daily.
EatingWell.com, July 2018; updated November 2022
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