My secret to combat dehydrated skin
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enjoys freebies · Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:35 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:32 pm Quote

Exactly what kind of avocado oil?
Toby

enjoys freebies · Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:15 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:20 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:22 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:39 pm Quote

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

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:43 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:44 pm Quote

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

--avalange

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:44 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:46 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:47 pm Quote

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

Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:18 am Quote

i think evoo works wonders

enjoys freebies · Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:26 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:39 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:26 am Quote

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) ?

enjoys freebies · Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:20 am Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:19 am Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:32 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:09 pm Quote

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.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:32 pm Quote

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

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