Nourish your skin with avocados, cacao & honey!

Avocados are a great source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins C, E, K & B-6, Omega-3, and an abundance of natural oils. This creamy super-food is delicious and can be eaten every day. It provides lutein, beta-carotene, and a good source of monounsaturated fat.

Cacao powder, or Cacao, is the brown component of chocolate. It is different from cocoa powder. The beans of Cacao are processed at low temperatures. So they remain quite raw, bitter to taste, and are considered more natural. Research shows that Cacao is rich in polyphenols (micro-nutrients found in plant-based products), flavonols (phytonutrients found in plants). It contains antibacterial, immune-stimulating, and antioxidant properties.

Honey is not just a natural sweetener but has been used both in food and medicine. It promotes wound healing with its anti-fungal & antibacterial properties. It also provides a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and other antioxidant compounds.

Did you know that these same ingredients can benefit your skin too? Avocado’s hydrating properties, cacao’s detoxifying and enhancing skin elasticity, and honey’s healing properties can blend together to make a wholesome treat for your skin.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Soft Avocado
  • 1 tsp Cacao powder (you can use any cacao powder, doesn’t have to be organic)
  • 1 tsp honey

Method:

  1. Take a bowl or a small container with a lid or preferably an airtight container to store it in the fridge. This mask can be stored in the refrigerator for at least two days.
  2. Choose a soft avocado that can be mashed into a smooth paste.
  3. Add cacao powder and honey.
  4. Mix it well.

Directions of Use:

  • Wash your face well before applying the mask.
  • Apply the mask with a spatula or clean fingers on your face evenly to cover your entire face – cheeks, chin, forehead. Mind your eyes though! 😊
  • Leave it until it dries or feels hard to the touch – around 10-15 mins.
  • Wash it off with lukewarm water.
  • You can use this hydration mask twice a week or as often as you like.
  • And voila…your skin will thank you with radiance! 😎

My skin after the mask (no camera filters, no makeup) 😍

Try it out and let me know what you think!😊