1.
Exfoliate Dead Skin
Both the peel and the pit can be
used to exfoliate skin all over your body. "I use the skin of the avocado
to rub into the rough skin on my elbows and feet," says Dr. Icenhower.
Another option is to dry out the pit for three days, and then grind until it is
a fine consistency. Do not add water. Once the pit is the right texture, add it
to your facial cleanser in a small bowl. Rub on your face to clear your pores
of build up and get an overall healthy glow then rinse.
2. Dye
Fabric
When
boiled in a pot of water, avocado pits release minerals that create a liquid
dye, as vibrant as the commercial products available at fabric stores. The
color is a surprisingly edgy pink, varying in tone from dusty sunrise to russet
red, depending on how long the fabric is left in the dye. It is easy to make
and do; you just need a few avocado pits to get it going. Start by boiling them
in a non-reactive stainless-steel pot, letting them simmer for 20 to 60 minutes
until the water reaches the hue you want. Soak cotton fabric in the water for
as long as it takes to achieve your desired tone.
3.
Moisturize Your Face
DIY
facemasks are an inexpensive way to deeply moisturize your face. "It makes
sense that avocado is great to try on skin since it’s a rich source of vitamin
E," says Minh-Hai Alex. Simply open an avocado and smash. Adding other
ingredients from your kitchen will supplement its effect: Honey is a natural
anti-bacterial agent and loaded with antioxidants. Egg whites contain collagen
and protein, both building blocks for plump, younger-looking skin. And olive
oil helps remove old makeup, plus acts as an intense moisturizer. Combine some
or all of these ingredients with the mashed avocado to give your skin a quick
pick-me-up.
4.
Whip up a Creamy Salad Dressing
Forget
ranch – a creamy avocado dressing is guaranteed to be your new salad topper
with extra benefits. "The dietary fat in avocado helps maximize the
absorption of fat-soluble nutrients, such as the alpha-carotene, beta-carotene,
and vitamin E in avocado," says Minh-Hai Alex. "This also makes them
an especially nutritious addition to salads, because they help absorb the other
nutrients in the salad." Blend up an avocado dressing using simple
ingredients you probably have on hand, like soy sauce, garlic, honey, lime or
lemon juice. The result can be stored in an airtight container for up to one
week in the fridge.
5.
Grind the Pit Into a Smoothie
The
avocado pit (or seed) usually goes straight in the compost pile or trashcan.
But you may be losing out on another healthful source of micronutrients if you
do that. "The pit is rich in nutrients and contains higher levels of
antioxidants and soluble fiber than the pulp of the avocado. (It) may help
decrease cholesterol and supports healthy digestion. The research on the
clinical use of avocado pits is in its infancy, but if you want to be
adventurous and try adding it in to your smoothie—go for it!" Dry out the
pit first for three days then break it up into large chunks using a knife.
Grind in a high-powered blender until it is a fine powder. Add your favorite
smoothie components, and you’ll have a cutting-edge healthy meal.
7.
Condition Your Hair
Avocados
are high in fat and Vitamins B and E, both of which are great for damaged hair.
The nutrients soak into the cuticles, making hair less dry and susceptible to
breakage with the end result being the shiny, soft finish of a professional
hair treatment, made at home with a grocery store price tag. Blend avocado with
olive oil and lemon juice and leave on hair for 15 minutes. Shampoo and
condition lightly, then style as usual.
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