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According to a health and wellness article published by The Vibrant Skin bar, Avocados are proven to be very beneficial for the skin. They contain vitals B,C, E and K which are all known for their health benefits. They also contain a good amount of magnesium and potassium that are known to combat bacteria that can grow on the skin barrier. To add they also contain omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that deeply hydrate the skin. Avocado can also be used as a topical treatment to reduce dark spots, eczema, and psoriasis.

https://vibrantskinbar.com/blog/avocado-benefits-for-skin/
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The source you used seems credible and I liked the evidence you gave. I think these claims are true and backed by evidence but I think you could've added a few more sources from credible studies to prove the claim.
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I really liked the article you provided, as I found it to be a really fun read. However, I feel that it fails to take into account that while, yes, avocados may have some benefits for skin health such as improving elasticity or firmness, especially in aged skin, there are some downsides. For example, individuals with acne prone skin, as they have the potential to clog pores, and cause reactionary breakouts.

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https://www.exposedskincare.com/blogs/blog/avocado-face-mask-for-acne
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows
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Hello, as someone who loves skincare I thought this claim was very interesting I have personal experience with using avocado on your skin and i can say that it work! I enjoyed the details you added to your claim making it more credible. My only recommendation would be using a more reliable source or adding multiple sources.
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I like that you are checking their links and really reading into them to see if the claim actually did come from there or not. It is important that we point this out because though it may be a true statement, if the evidence given is not actually real, it is harder to decipher.
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I have heard this claim before and have tested it, and from my tests, I can confirm it to be true. I like how you fact-checked your claim and made sure to base your claim on reliable sources that are scientifically confirmed.

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Writing in its health and wellness articles, The Vibrant Skin bar noted that Avocados are great for the skin. Some of the important vitamins in them include B,C,E and K all of which have health importance. They also possess moderate quantities of magnesium, and potassium that have been known to act against bacteria that may fester on skin barriers. Adding to this they also possess omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that lock the moisture into the skin. Avocado can also be applied externally for the treatment of skin such things as dark spots, skin eczema and psoriasis.

https://vibrantskinbar.com/blog/avocado-benefits-for-skin/

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According to a study done by UCLA Health, they conducted evidence that "avocado consumption was shown to increase skin elasticity and firmness." The article goes on to articulate that the fibers, monounsaturated fatty acids, and phytonutrients in avocados have an influential impact on our body as a whole. Overall, these benefits essentially help our body from the inside to the outside.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows

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a study from ucla found that avocados are good for your skin, if they are eaten. they do not do much besides soften the skin. eating healthy makes your skin healthier also, so eating avocado alone will not show significant improvement but it will help.  

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows
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The claim that avocados are good for your skin is true, although the main source used isn’t the most credible, as it is a blog with no reference to sources used. With further research, this can be proven. I found an article on a clinical study from the National Library of Medicine with findings that avocado consumption increased elasticity and firmness in skin. This source of scientific literature is trustworthy. I also went into why or how the listed health benefits of avocados positively affect the skin, and I found from healthline, another credible source, that the nutrients can “help boost the production of collagen, soothe inflammation, and lift away old skin cells.”

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9786235/

https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#:~:text=Improves%20overall%20skin%20health&text=“Cold%2Dpressed%20avocado%20oil%20has,skin%20cells%2C”%20she%20said

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I reviewed the article attached to the claim, and the evidence presented matched up accurately to the source. The article showed a good number of reasons behind the idea that avocados are good for the skin, however I could not find where the author had found the data. At the end of the text was a brief summary of the author, who seemed to have credibility in the field of health and skincare. I was still hesitant to determine the accuracy of the claim, as the website seemed to be promoting products. I know that marketing isn't always truthful, so I decided to research the topic outside of this source. I found another article by Healthline, which did not seem to be receiving any financial gain from their claims, and the information presented was very similar. Many of the same statistics were cited. From this, I gathered that the claim that avocados are good for the skin is accurate.

https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#benefits
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This claim appears to be correct as many websites share the same results, including...

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows

A UCLA study found that eating one avocado daily can improve skin elasticity and firmness. Conducted with 39 women aged 27 to 73, the study revealed notable skin benefits after eight weeks of daily avocado consumption compared to a control group.

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Although this claim has evidence to back it up, consider going into more detail from the sources you provided. Otherwise good job conduction your research.
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UCLA health published an article discussing the benefits of eating an avocado daily. They did a study and had a group of women eat an avocado everyday and another group not. The women had ate the daily avocado had an increase of elasticity and firmness in their skin. Although the study proved this, UCLA health is getting across that rather than just using topicals to support your skin, you should also be focusing on your diet. What you put in your body is just as important as what. you put on it. I believe with the claim that avocados are good for your skin. Next time find another source rather than a blog because they can be misleading some time as they are not fact checked. 

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows 

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The claim that avocados are very beneficial for the skin and contain vitamins B, C, E, and K, as well as magnesium, potassium, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, is largely accurate. Avocados are indeed rich in these vitamins and minerals, which are known for their various health benefits, including skin health. For instance, vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative damage, while vitamin C is crucial for collagen production and skin repair. Additionally, avocados contain significant amounts of magnesium and potassium, which help maintain skin hydration and support the skin barrier. The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in avocados are essential for maintaining skin hydration and elasticity. Using avocado as a topical treatment can also help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to moisturize the skin. Reputable sources such as Healthline and UCLA Health confirm these benefits, highlighting that avocados can improve skin elasticity and firmness. While The Vibrant Skin Bar is not as widely recognized, its information aligns with findings from more established sources, supporting the overall claim about the benefits of avocados for skin health. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows

https://avocadobuddy.com/health/avocado-for-skin-care-sharing-our-natural-beauty-secrets/

https://avocadosfrommexico.com/blog/beauty-care/avocado-benefits-for-skin

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This was very in depth and I liked how you provided multiple sources to back up your claim and evidence. Well worded and factual. Great job!
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                     Although the claim that was made is very general and does not cater to all skin types, After reading the article that was provided I think it provides good in-site to the benefits that  Avocados have for skin but its important to include the downsides as well. According to an Article on Healthline it says "If you have sensitivity to avocado or the oil, you'll notice itching, redness, swelling or burning within a few hours" these are things to keep in mind as well before making sure a general claim, but aside from that it looks like Avocado is a great way to help with surface skin issues. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#safety

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to figure out if this claim was true, i found similar articles to the one listed, like https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/avocado-nutrition and https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270406#benefits  which all claim that avocados help reduce inflation because of the avocados antioxidants, which in turn would help with dry skin and wrinkles, which leads back to the original claim that avocados are good for your skin. But I wanted to find where this data is coming from, so I found an article by the national library of medicine https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6600360/  where i can assume other articles the data is coming from. this website claims that “the lipid content, mainly of monounsaturated fatty acids, is associated with cardiovascular system benefits and anti-inflammatory effects” this is a trusted source, given that is it government affiliated, and backs up the original claim of avocados being good for the skin, so yes, the claim is true. 

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