As Barbara Close, founder of Naturopathica says...(and I'm paraphrasing) there is a reason why everyone makes avocado masks! Avocado is rich in fatty acids and makes a great natural moisturizer for dry or unbalanced skin. And lets face it, with winter in full swing we could all use a bit of help in the moisture department. So with the recommendation of my friend Katie, an esthetician and all around skin guru, I gave Barbara's Avocado Mask a try. It was easy to make, smelled surprisingly good, and left my skin feeling lovely & smooth after just 10 minutes. I will definitely be adding this mask to my winter beauty regimen!
{photos by Freutcake}
Avocado Mask- recipe by Barbara Close "Pure Skin Organic Beauty Basics"
Makes- ½ cup of mask
½ ripe avocado
1 whole egg
1 Tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Combine all ingredients in blender and process for 30 seconds. Apply immediately to clean skin. Leave on 5-10 minutes until you feel mask start to tighten and dry. Rinse with warm water. Gently dry face and apply daily face moisturizer to damp skin.
* If you want extra hydration add the 1 Tbsp coconut oil
* Never let mask fully dry on skin
* When removing use warm water and finger tips to gently loosen mask before removing with washcloth. (Although washcloth is not necessary)
* This mask should be used immediately and does not store.
Jess says
Wouldn't you know it? I have all the ingredients just waiting for my face at home! Totally giving this a try! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 xoxo
freutcake says
Let me know how you like it! 🙂 Also, there was one ingredient missing in my original post! I left out the greek yogurt. Please re-check the recipe!
Annie says
How many times can this one batch be used. Its said "apply immediately". Does that mean that the rest of it should be thrown out or can it be used again. How?
[email protected] says
I'm loving these beauty recipes!
MaryAnne says
Can't wait to try it! I love home spa treatments!
alisa says
I think my skin needs this asap!! thanks for sharing:)
freutcake says
Hope you like it! 🙂
Lex says
Does it just soften your skin? Or does it get rid of acne?
Ariana Correa says
Hi, can you apply this mask on the eye area? ; )
freutcake says
I usually steer clear of the under eye area with any masks just because the skin is so much more sensitive there.
Isabelle says
Does it matter if the coconutoil is raw or not? (Refined or not i guess?) i have a jar of oil that is virgin and "coldpressed" (i think the word is i english) but not raw.
Sorry for my bad english 😉
Leah Bergman says
Yes, virgin and coldpressed will work perfectly!
Linda | Fit Fed and Happy says
In addition I can also eat this, yes? 🙂
Leah Bergman says
Ha! I wouldn't recommend it. 😉
Kim Meseck says
Leslie, thank you for this! Question...I have a facial steamer which opens pores with hot steam, then closes them with cold water afterwards. Do you recommend that your avocado mask be applied when my pores are open? And, then after removing the mask, I close them with the unit? Or, best to apply to an "unsteamed" face? What do you advise?
Leah Bergman says
Hi Kim, It's always best to steam your face or at least wash it with warm water before applying any mask. Enjoy!
nasima says
Thanks for your help , I am going to try the mask, will this be okay for Indian skin