What You’ll Need to Make the Facial Mask:
- 1/2 of an avocado (for excellent hydration and plumping)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (for brightening the skin and fading discoloration)
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced (for antimicrobial, anti-breakout action, and yes, the smell is worth it!)
- 1 pinch of black pepper (to enhance nutrient absorption)
Instructions for Making the Guacamole Mask:
- Mash all the natural ingredients together in a small bowl and apply it as evenly as possible over your freshly-cleansed facial skin. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then rinse it all away with cold water.
- Use this mask about once a week to get the best results.
- For even deeper benefits, stand over a pot of boiling water for a few minutes while you have this mask on. Drape a towel over your head and let the steam rise to your face. The concentrated steam will help vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants push deeper into the skin to help plump, tone, and hydrate even more effectively.
What If Your Skin Is Overly Sensitive?
Of course, both lemon juice and black pepper could be slightly irritating for those who have extra-sensitive skin. If this is concerning for you, try a patch test 24 hours beforehand to be sure. As long as the small area doesn’t show any signs of irritation, you should be okay. If you are still concerned, another option is to use the avocado by itself if your skin is ultra-sensitive. Trust me, and you’ll still see AMAZING results even with just that one ingredient. That’s because of vitamin E’s healing properties and deeply hydrating fatty acids that penetrate to make your skin smoother than ever! Now, if there are any leftovers, don’t save them. Either toss them out or grab some tortilla chips and chow down! 
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