It’s my favorite recipe!
Instead of eating it, I slather it on my face. No facial comes close to the magic of Coco-Cado Caney Face Mask.
It begins with my favorite fruit of all time – AVOCADO!
The Cado part of this recipe will nourish and hydrate your skin. All while slowing down the aging process. Hello, Monounsaturated fatty acids! The fab omega-3 fatty acid in avocados works to lock in moisture, so it keeps your face glowing. This wonderful fruit is an antioxidant powerhouse (vitamin A, C, K, B6, E…fill in the rest). And, it naturally helps repair damaged skin. This is indeed an edible no-brainer!
Next up, Coconut Oil.
I can’t begin to explain how in love I am with this ingredient. I use it for almost everything! Coconut oil is chock-full of antioxidants that pump the brakes on free radical damage. It keeps your skin supple and elastic while stimulating collagen production. Buh-bye wrinkles! Additionally, it also helps protect you against harmful UV rays and works as a natural SPF! All the healthy acids in coconut oil provide your face with a loving army of beauty protection. Its strong antimicrobial/antiviral properties help kill acne-causing bacteria and protect the skin from infections. Most people think, “Oil on my face?! NOOO!” Rest easy my Fuddhies, coconut oil actually helps unclog blocked pores and removes dirt. This is the #1 way I get rid of blackheads!
Sugar Cane – the super sweet natural exfoliator. 😉
It’s gentle and safe yet still super effective at scrubbing away dead skin cells. Paving the way for some seriously glowing skin! Cane sugar also contains glycolic acid. It’s an alpha-hydroxyl acid that helps fight bacteria while keeping your skin bright and healthy. As if things couldn’t get any sweeter, cane sugar is also a natural humectant. Not only does it help keep moisture in, but it also masterfully hydrates and conditions your skin.
Ooooh HONEY child!
Honey is incredibly hydrating. Ironically, it’s also wonderful at exfoliating skin cells. Honey contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, as well as antiseptic properties. So long acne! When used religiously, honey helps fade unsightly scars and blemishes. I can tell you from experience. This has worked better than any expensive cream a dermatologist prescribed to me.
Lastly, a dash of fresh lemon juice! Lemon is a natural astringent, which helps tighten and shrink large pores.
Now, let’s go through the benefits of each of the ingredients for this miracle face mask:
| Ingredient | Skin Benefits |
|---|---|
| Avocado | Hydrates, moisturizes, and repairs damaged skin. It slows down the aging process and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. |
| Honey | Hydrates and exfoliates the skin naturally. Its antibacterial property is great for fighting acne, helps fade scars and blemishes. |
| Coconut Oil | Antimicrobial and antifungal which helps fight acne, reduce free radical damage, and stimulates collagen production. |
| Sugar Cane | Improves sun damage, fights bacteria, a natural exfoliator, and humectant. |
| Lemon | Helps tighten pores, a natural exfoliator, removes blackheads, moisturizes skin, and fades age spots. |
Ingredients:
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp of raw organic honey
- 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- a tablespoon of organic cane sugar
- A dash of lemon (squeeze a teaspoon of fresh lemon into the mix!)
Directions:
- Mix above ingredients in a small bowl.
- Apply on a clean face and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Then, rinse off with cold water. Save the extras! (You can refrigerate Coco-Cado Caney for up to 2 days in the fridge.)
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