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AVOCADO FACE MASK
By Whitney Alexandra
PARKING AVAILABLE
IN REAR Tired of searching the daunting aisles in the drugstore for the
perfect skin products? Time to change it up. Head over to the
Tues-Sat 10-5 produce section for the ultimate moisturizer and exfoliator.
Fresh ingredients such as avocado, honey and oats bring nourishing
ANNUAL WINTER vitamins to your skin, allowing you to glow naturally.
The first ingredient to add to your facemask is AVOCADO.
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Avocado is one of the healthiest and most nutrient‑rich foods in
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Saturday, January 30th directly to your face, can do wonders for your skin.
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The creamy texture makes it perfect for a mask. This is the time
EVERYTHING MUST GO! to use your overripe avocados — the extra mush is the texture you
want for your mask.
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to prevent against free radical damage, which typically is the cause of
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Next ingredient is HONEY.

Good ol’ honey is another wonderful, natural ingredient that can
work wonders for your skin. Honey is antibacterial, helping to clean
out pores and reduce and prevent acne.

Similar to avocado, honey is also rich in antioxidants, which reverse
free radical damage and prevents wrinkles. If you have oily skin, the
good news is honey doesn’t dry out the skin. Instead, it stays at
optimal moisture levels so your body doesn’t produce any excess oil.
Last but not least … BRING ON THE OATS.

Classic oats are another natural soother and work well as a gentle
exfoliator. Oats can heal and calm red spots caused by rosacea,
eczema or reactions to harsh chemicals. Oats become slightly sticky
when moist, which makes them great for taking off dead skin cells and
allowing moisture to penetrate into the skin.

AVOCADO FACE MASK

• ½ ripe avocado
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• ¼ cup rolled oats
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mash
until you get a smooth texture. Apply to your
face, and leave on for 20
minutes before washing
off with warm water.

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