Avocado
Health Care - Avocados are known for their rich nutritional
content. The nutritional content makes this one fruit has a myriad of health
benefits.
Among the many health benefits of avocado, one of the most
interesting is its benefits for the skin. Yes, avocados are not only rich in
healthy fats but are also an excellent source of vitamins E and C.
Both types of
vitamins play an essential role in skin health.
Some of the benefits of avocado for your skin health, including:
1. Soothes skin conditions
Head
of the Scientific Department of LaFlore Probiotic Skincare Maya Ivanjesku at
Healthline said that the fat, vitamins and other avocados help accelerate the
improvement of chronic skin conditions such as eczema and acne. Vanjesku also
said, the nutrients in avocados also repair cracked skin and bring out skin
tone.
2. Prevent ageing and wrinkles
Reporting from Healthline, a study
conducted in 2011 showed that avocados contain compounds that can help protect
the skin from sun damage and inflammation. Ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin
can lead to wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Avocados are also rich in
vitamins C and E, which help to make the skin healthier. In addition, these two
ingredients are also known to be able to ward off free radicals. This will make
your skin look younger. This benefit is increasingly visible because of the
antioxidant content in the yellowish-green fruit.
3. Make skin glow
Summarized from NDTV Food, the antioxidant
and vitamin content in avocados is very important to help nourish the skin and
make it glow.
4. Skin becomes smooth and supple
In addition to antioxidants and vitamins,
avocados are also rich in several essential fatty acids. These nutrients are
known to help keep the skin supple and soft. This is evidenced by a 2010 study
conducted on 700 women. This study looked at the relationship between skin
conditions and intake of fat and micro-antioxidants.
5. Moisturizing skin
Other essential nutrients found in avocados
include beta-carotene, lecithin, and linoleic acid. These ingredients, along
with vitamin E, can help moisturize your skin. Avocados are also a source of
biotin, which is part of the vitamin B complex. Biotin is known to help prevent
dry skin when applied topically. It can also help prevent brittle hair and
nails
6. Minimizes acne
Consumption of avocado is also known to be suitable
for minimizing acne. This is due to the fatty acid content, which is rich in
anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
How to use avocado for skin
There are many ways to get the benefits of avocado for your
skin health.
1. Eating avocado directly
You can get the benefits of avocado for the
skin by eating it directly. Include avocados in your diet, along with fruits
and other nutritious foods.
2. Face mask
Applying smooth avocado on the face can
also be done to get the above benefits. Mix the mashed avocado with honey. This
mixture can help moisturize the skin, remove dull skin, and prevent acne
3. Use avocado oil
In addition to using fresh avocado, you can also use the oil from this fruit. The use of avocado oil can make your skin moist and supple
This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title "6 Benefits of Avocado for the Skin"
