My secret to combat dehydrated skin
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free skin care · Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:35 pm

My skin used to look dehydrated, but since I started using avocado oil every night, it looks plump and moist, no more creases when I smile. I started to use avocado oil for the age spots after I read about avocado oil on this forum. I'm thrilled to find it's helping with the dehydration problem. I am not seeing results on fading spots just yet. It's been 2 weeks.

free skin care · Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:32 pm

Exactly what kind of avocado oil?
Toby

free skin care · Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:15 pm

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

free skin care · Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:20 pm

Toby wrote:

Exactly what kind of avocado oil?
Toby

I bought the unrefined cold pressed Hass avocado oil from Whole Foods. It's green color. The brand is virgin islands, I believe. Be careful not to get the refined gold color one by Spectrum. I made a mistake of picking that one up first and had to return it for this one. They're both in the cooking oil section.

free skin care · Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:22 pm

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

I am not sure if it is good for people prone to breakouts or not. I get my normal monthly hormonal breakout with or without using the oil. I am not seeing any lightening effect from using the oil yet. I am still using the oil nightly. I will keep you posted.

free skin care · Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:39 pm

ruk, are you using it on wet skin? how many drops?

free skin care · Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:43 pm

I tried avocado oil for months but I didn't see much in terms of benefits. It didn't harm my skin either. I found that argan oil suits my skin more.

free skin care · Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:44 pm

i have never been able to find a good brand of avocado oil. any suggestions?

--avalange

free skin care · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:44 pm

avalange wrote:

i have never been able to find a good brand of avocado oil. any suggestions?

--avalange

Have you tried the Virgin Islands brand that Whole Foods carries? It seems like a very good one to me.

free skin care · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:46 pm

Aiva wrote:

ruk, are you using it on wet skin? how many drops?

No, I pat my skin dry first, and I pour the oil on to my palm. The bottle doesn't have a dropper. I would say it's about the size of a quarter but I only use whatever amount I feel won't be too much and the rest I rub on my legs. It's very good for all over body, too.

free skin care · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:47 pm

skim wrote:

I tried avocado oil for months but I didn't see much in terms of benefits. It didn't harm my skin either. I found that argan oil suits my skin more.

I am the opposite. I tried argan oil and it did not do much for me. Smile

free skin care · Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:18 am

i think evoo works wonders

free skin care · Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:26 pm

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

Avocado oil is very high in Vit A, which may be why some people see reductions in hyperpigmentation.

free skin care · Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:39 pm

bethany wrote:

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

Avocado oil is very high in Vit A, which may be why some people see reductions in hyperpigmentation.

It raised my interest until I saw your post that it is very high in Vit A, which pregnant women should stay away from.

free skin care · Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:26 am

gracedhy wrote:

bethany wrote:

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

Avocado oil is very high in Vit A, which may be why some people see reductions in hyperpigmentation.

It raised my interest until I saw your post that it is very high in Vit A, which pregnant women should stay away from.

I thought as long as it is a natural product, you are safe to use it during pregnancy. Otherwise it would mean that you shouldn`t eat carrots, apricots, paprika and many-many other products containing beta-carotene (pre- vit.A) ?

free skin care · Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:20 am

Aiva wrote:

gracedhy wrote:

bethany wrote:

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

Avocado oil is very high in Vit A, which may be why some people see reductions in hyperpigmentation.

It raised my interest until I saw your post that it is very high in Vit A, which pregnant women should stay away from.

I thought as long as it is a natural product, you are safe to use it during pregnancy. Otherwise it would mean that you shouldn`t eat carrots, apricots, paprika and many-many other products containing beta-carotene (pre- vit.A) ?

This is directly quoted from babycenter"Some studies have shown that high doses of vitamin A during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn child. And oral retinoids, such as isotretinoin (Accutane, an acne treatment), are known to cause birth defects.

free skin care · Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:19 am

gracedhy wrote:

This is directly quoted from babycenter"Some studies have shown that high doses of vitamin A during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn child. And oral retinoids, such as isotretinoin (Accutane, an acne treatment), are known to cause birth defects.

Avocado may be high in Vit A relative to other nutrients it contains, but it certainly isn't high when compared to retinol products or Retin A.

free skin care · Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:32 pm

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

I've heard the same thing also and omega oil. To fade spots, I think your best option is Vitamin C serums.

As for Vitamin A. This is a really good exfoliate. It can make you more sensitive to sunlight and if it is very strong, it can dry out your skin. I don't like to think when I do get pregnant, not allowing to use vitamin A.

free skin care · Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:09 pm

Skincare wrote:

Diana P wrote:

I've had the same results from using jojoba daily. I've never tried avocado oil. Is it good for people prone to breakouts/clogged pores? Keep us posted on the age spots. My mom is looking for something for age spots.

I've heard the same thing also and omega oil. To fade spots, I think your best option is Vitamin C serums.

As for Vitamin A. This is a really good exfoliate. It can make you more sensitive to sunlight and if it is very strong, it can dry out your skin. I don't like to think when I do get pregnant, not allowing to use vitamin A.

I don't like that either but for the sake of the baby I am willing to give up, that's why now I am desperately searching for organic products that's safe for pregnanat women.

free skin care · Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:32 pm

Gracedhy, Babycenter was talking about Vit A products from medication sources, not something from natural products like oil or food.

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