We all know avocado, which is high in healthy fats, fiber, multivitamins cofactors and antioxidants, is good for health. When taken internally consistently, this superfood also works wonders to give you supple, glowing skin. Just look at how Lee Dong-hae, the 34-year old Super Junior member known to love avocado, seems to be aging backwards with skin that makes even us girls jealous.
As it turns out, avocado oil is amazing for the skin when applied topically too!
What is Avocado Oil?
Derived from avocado, avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, B3, B6, C, D, E and K, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, sodium, copper, folic acid, lecithin, carotenoids, phytosterols, and antioxidants like lutein. When applied topically, it can provide five major skincare benefits, bringing you healthy, radiant skin.
That is not to say you should just apply a random avocado oil on your face though. While being organic, unrefined, and cold-pressed are important, factors such as where it is from, the maturity of the fruit, how it is conserved, how it is incorporated into a skincare product along with other ingredients and at what concentration, all determine how beneficial it is to the skin.
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Benefit ① Reduces Inflammation
The powerful anti-inflammatory properties of avocado oil are shown to reduce and prevent inflammatory conditions like eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and acne. Not only does it soothe irritations, redness, itchiness and swelling, it also helps wounds and scars heal faster by speeding up skin cell renewal.
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Enriched with oils like Hemp Seed, Avocado, Kukui Nut Seed and Tamanu Seed, Noni extract, Benzoin Resin, as well Neroli and Rose Absolute, this lightweight body oil delivers and replenishes nourishment and nutrients to even the driest skin, soothes irritations and sensitivities including eczema and psoriasis, provides anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant actions, and boosts the skin's natural process of collagen synthesis.
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Benefit ② Prevents Collagen Breakdown & Promotes Collagen Synthesis
Studies have shown that avocado oil inhibits lysyl oxidase activity, which in layman terms, means it decreases the pathways that break down collagen. As a result, soluble collagen content in the skin significant increases. Other studies have also shown that it increases collagen density, a result of the action of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids present in avocado oil. So what does this all mean? Less wrinkles and plumper skin!
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Combining Carrot Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Green Coffee Oil and Black Seed Oil, which are known to have superior anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties, as well as Ginseng, Reishi, Ursolic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Elastin Protein, Broccoli Sprout, and Turmeric etc., it promotes collagen and elastin synthesis, improves wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, hydrates, soothes, reduces acne, fights free radicals and slows aging.
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Benefit ③ Minimizes Oxidative Damage
Oxidative stress causes mitochondrial damage within the cells, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. Thanks to its high content of antioxidants, avocado oil helps fight free radicals and protects the skin from UV and environmental damages, which in turn slows such aging process, keeping the skin supple and firm.
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Vitamin D & Ergothioneine Deep Serum <- Click to shop
Features Reishi, Shiitake Mushrooms and Black Truffle that are rich in vitamin D and super amino acid Ergothioneine, as well as other superior cell reparative ingredients such as Organic Avocado Oil, Barbary Fig Seed Oil, Seabuckthorn Oil, Aronia Berry, Gotu Kola and Ferulic Acid etc., the serum stimulates cell regeneration and collagen production, reduces wrinkles, repairs cell damages, calms inflammations and acne, whilst preventing and reversing oxidation.
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Benefit ④ Nourishes, Moisturizes and Softens Skin
The bioavailable lutein helps to keep the skin moisturized and hydrated by preventing the breakdown of important skin lipids and increasing the skin’s water content. Whilst, monounsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, potassium, etc., deeply nourish dry, irritated and damaged skin, maintain skin moisture, support elasticity, and stimulate circulation.
The special thing about avocado oil is that it is also a natural humectant. This means besides nourishing the skin, it also pulls water into the skin and keep it hydrated!
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A lightweight moisturizer in a hydrogel texture suitable for all skin types, Reson8™ comprises ingredients including Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, Marine Collagen, Gotu Kola Extract, Neroli Oil, Frankincense Oil and Rose Geranium Oil to calm, repair and stabilize the skin’s barrier while providing penetrating hydration, healing, rejuvenating and regenerating effects to the skin.
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Benefit ⑤ Protects Against UV-Induced Damages
With a SPF rating of 4 – 15, avocado oil acts as a natural sunscreen to help protect skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Studies have also shown that the polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols within avocado reduce UVB-induced damage and inflammation in the skin.
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Goji Mallow Cleanse™ <- Click to shop
A hydrating and nourishing cleanser with a marshmallow-like texture. Enriched with a natural super antioxidant blend of Goji Berries, Açaí Berries and Oat Silk, as well as nourishing oils like Frankincense, Avocado and Plum, it locks in moisture, provides essential nutrients, reduces inflammation and increases elasticity of the skin, all the while providing a gentle cleansing action.
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Aria Nighttime Cell Recovery Treatment <- Click to shop
The potent blend of 19 exquisite, unrefined botanical ingredients, including Açaí Oil, Avocado Oil, Amaranth Seed Oil, Saffron Flower Oil, Barbary Fig Seed Oil, Rose Otto Oil and Helichrysum Flower Oil, provides the skin with a pure concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, polyphenols and phytonutrients to rejuvenate, restore and reset the skin to its youthful, radiant state.
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