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Prep Time:5 minsTotal Time:5 minsServings:2Yield:2 to 3 - applications
Prep Time:5 mins
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:5 mins
Total Time:
Servings:2
Servings:
2
Yield:2 to 3 - applications
Yield:
2 to 3 - applications
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While you technically could eat this all-natural homemadeHoney-Avocado Face Mask, we suggest you just use it on your face. Antioxidant-filled avocado creates a rich, creamy base for this mask that is combined with honey and zingy apple-cider vinegar, adding cleansing elements to this mask. Keep reading for expert tips, including how long you should leave the mask on.
Nutrition Notes
Christine Ma
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cupripe avocado2tablespoonsraw honey½teaspoonapple cider vinegar
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Ingredients
¼cupripe avocado
2tablespoonsraw honey
½teaspoonapple cider vinegar
Directions
Combine 1/4 cup avocado, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar in a mini food processor; process until smooth. (Alternatively, place in a small bowl; mash with a fork until smooth.)
Apply a thin layer to clean, damp skin. 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.
Equipment
Mini food processor
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that avocados are delicious and have manyhealth benefits. 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.
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.
Everyone’s skin is different, so it’s always a good idea to test any product (natural food-based DIY products included) on a small patch of your skin to see if it irritates. 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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SourcesEatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.Almasaudi A.The antibacterial activities of honey. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.017
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EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.Almasaudi A.The antibacterial activities of honey. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.017
EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.
Almasaudi A.The antibacterial activities of honey. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.017
