Avo-Oat After-Sun Face and Body Mask
Exposure to the sun, wind, salt, and sand often creates dry, flaky skin,
which can be remedied with this Avo-Oat After-Sun Face and Body
Mask. Nutrient-rich emollient avocados work to heal sun-damaged and
weather-worn skin and help reduce the appearance of age spots. Keep
your skin looking beautiful after a day in the sunshine with this soothing,
replenishing all-over body mask that is packed with therapeutic
ingredients to gently exfoliate while helping to moisturize, repair, and
condition sun-kissed skin.
YIELDS: 1 full body treatment
Flesh of 2 ripe avocados
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cooked oatmeal
2 cups fine granulated sugar
What you will need: medium-size mixing bowl, large fork, measuring
cups and spoons, tight-sealing container
- To Make: Mash the flesh of the avocados with a large fork. Stir in the
lemon juice and olive oil. Stir in the oatmeal. Next, add the sugar and
mix into an even paste. The texture should be easily spreadable and not
too chunky. Add more olive oil if it’s too thick or more sugar if it’s too
thin, 1 teaspoon at a time to find the perfect consistency. - To Store: Store in tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3
days. Reduce the airspace in the storage container to help prevent