AVOCADO OIL BENEFITS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Avocado is a pear-shaped fruit known for its extraordinary health and beauty benefits all over the world. This fruit is naturally loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E and thus is traditionally used for treating several health and skincare problems besides being consumed as a food.

You may have already enjoyed avocado oil in a stir fry or homemade salad dressing, but have you ever considered the benefits of avocado oil for skin health? Avocados have even claimed a spot on the list of top 10 foods that can help you lose weight when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, but this is no ordinary superfood. The secret of this odd little fruit’s success is in the oil- about 77% of an avocado’s overall caloric composition. We're here to give you even more reason to believe it really is a top-notch ingredient for your overall health and your skin. 

TYPE OF INGREDIENT:

Antioxidant, emollient, and anti-inflammatory.

HEALTHY HEART

Avocado oil has an unusually high concentration of beta-sitosterol, a type of cholesterol that our bodies can use to convert less healthy fats into forms that are more usable and less damaging to cells. Because avocado oil is anti-inflammatory, it can help to prevent damage to arterial walls which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease caused by plaque deposits. Furthermore, less inflammation in the arteries means avocado oil can also go a long way toward keeping blood pressure at normal, healthy levels.

BENEFICIAL FOR THE EYES

Avocado oil is a relatively good source of lutein, a carotenoid that’s naturally found in your eyes. It functions as an antioxidant that has benefits for eye health. Eating plenty of lutein may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common age-related eye diseases. Your body doesn’t produce lutein, so you must obtain it from your diet.

AIDS WEIGHT LOSS

The high concentration of oleic acid in avocado oil can help you lose weight -especially when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. However, there’s more to it than that. Avocado oil is thick and full of powerful nutrients, meaning that it will make you feel fuller faster and keep your appetite satisfied longer. Also, because the vitamins and EFAs in avocado oil improve digestion, you’ll get more energy from the other foods you eat with it, making it easier to take part in physical activities that you otherwise might not feel like doing.

IMPROVES NAILS HEALTH

While some people use avocado oil to heal dry, brittle nails, little scientific evidence confirms this benefit.

However, using natural oils to keep the nails and surrounding skin soft may help to reduce breakage.

STRENGTHEN YOUR SKIN

Boost your skin’s ability to generate more and stronger cells by moisturizing with avocado oil. The vitamin E, potassium, and lecithin which are the primary skin-feeding nutrients in the oil are all easily absorbed through the epidermis- the outermost layer of the skin- and into the dermis where they provide energy for the growth and health of new skin as well as fortification of existing cells.

SUNSCREEN

Replace your regular sunscreen lotions with this oil. It helps in protecting your skin from the UVA and UVB harmful rays of the sun. It is also a remedy for removing sunburns and eczema from the skin. It protects the skin from future damage. Alternatively, you can also mix this oil in any of your lotions.

WOUND HEALING

Just as avocado oil helps the body to grow healthier and stronger skin, it can also speed up the healing process. Once you’ve thoroughly cleaned the affected area, try treating damaged skin caused by cuts, scrapes, burns, raw skin from blisters or rashes, sunburn, bug bites and stings, and other wounds with a drop or two of avocado oil. Your skin will knit up faster and with less chance of scarring.

PREVENT AND TREATS ACNE

When left on for short periods of time and rinsed off with warm water, avocado oil can keep skin hydrated without leaving an oily residue. This may reduce the risk of acne.

Avocado oil also has anti-inflammatory effects, which can help to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne.

REDUCE AND PREVENT WRINKLES

This oil protects the skin from toxins, which cause premature aging on the skin. It also helps in reducing age spots on the skin, when applied directly on the skin.

HAIR GROWTH

The same nutrients in avocado oil that make it ideal for moisturizing and feeding skin are also exceptionally nourishing for your hair. After cleansing your hair, apply avocado oil alone or mixed with your favorite hair- and scalp-friendly essential oils to improve both the appearance and structure of existing hair while at the same time promoting healthier and faster growth of new strands.

BODY DETOX

Avocado oil is loaded with chlorophyll- a natural source of super-healthy magnesium and one of the best-known natural substances for removing heavy metals like mercury and lead from the liver, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Pair avocado oil dressing with cilantro in salads and other foods for an added boost of detoxifying chlorophyll power!

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

Similar to olive oil, avocado oil has a high amount of oleic acid, which has been shown to lower blood pressure.

These are the top benefits of avocado oil. Incorporate it in your diet as well as your beauty regime to fully experience its benefits!