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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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I think this was a really interesting fact-check and it used the article well to express your thoughts. I found that many of the facts presented were truthful especially when talking about the useful vitamins and fats found in avocados. I did notice, however, that some of the information about skin conditions and how avocados can help was not quite proven and needed some more research to be completely accurate.
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The claim seems valid based on the evidence stated from the article, and was a very interesting read! Eating avocados daily introduces nutrients that help maintain and improve skin elasticity and firmness. However, it’s important to consider this as part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle. Avocado facemasks might provide temporary hydration or soothing effects, but they don’t seem to offer the same lasting benefits as consuming avocados.

If you're looking for skin benefits, incorporating avocados into your diet regularly seems like a science-backed approach!
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The claim that avocados are beneficial for skin health has some truth to it. Avocados and avocado oil have anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties that may help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. There is lack of evidence supporting the idea of avocados being a cure for skin issues, most of its sources being beauty blogs rather than real studies. The UCLA study says that eating avocados daily can improve skin elasticity and firmness, but this may not apply to everyone. Dr. Zhaoping Li shares that consuming avocados, and not using them directly on the skin, is the most effective way to benefit your skin. While there are benefits, especially in reducing discomfort from conditions like psoriasis, avocados should not be seen as a miracle cure, they are not a replacement for professional medical treatments.
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows
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Avocados can be good for your skin because they do have a lot of good vitamins and nutrients in them that can be beneficial to an extent. However they won't have serious results on their own. Although this blog seems to be a credible source and there are a lot of other articles that back up this claim in the future linking a more credible source will have a better impact on your claim
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I am a skincare fanatic myself, and I’ve heard about avocados being good for your skin. (I need to clarify, eating not mashing and putting on your face.) The link you posted from the medical spa “Vibrant Skin Bar”, is written by Kristina Cadwell. Cadwell has a masters of medical science and has been working in the “Aesthetic Medical field” for over 10 years. To verify Cadwell’s claim, I found an article with a study done by the National Library of Medicine. The study shows that eating an avocado daily increases elasticity and firmness in skin, no matter the skin type. Another study I recommend was done by the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows This highlights another case study that gives in depth points on benefits and more specially how.
It is interesting to note that avocados are not all healing. According to Vibrant Skin Bar, the same source used in the original comment, “At the same time, the high lipid content makes avocado comedogenic (pore-clogging).” (Vibrant Skin Bar) Though avocados offer anti-inflammatory and moisturizing benefits that can reduce eczema and psoriasis, we should note it’s not a replacement for medical treatments, or chronic skin conditions.

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After further research, I can conclude that avocados improve your skin's health. The sheer amount of vitamins and minerals contained within an avocado allows the food to enhance your skin if you consistently consume them orally. After looking at the National Library of Health's article, you learn that avocados improve your skin by enhancing elasticity and firmness specifically in the facial region. Avocados have also been proven to be a good tool for those who have dry and sensitive skin types

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The claim seems to be true and the first thing I noticed was how the article's up to date. It is a website blog that sells cosmetic products and provides deeply detailed information on the ingredients and benefits. According to similar articles I briefly scanned, the claim is the same.This specific article listed provides quotes from the chief of clinical nutrition at UCLA. A recent study was conducted through the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine that proved avocado consumption increases skin elasticity and firmness. 

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

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While this is coming from an initial blog post when diving further into it Kristina Caldwell is an ASU graduate with a BS in Biology going onto get her Masters of Medical Science from A.T. Still University. Her accreditations are pretty outstanding, however when diving further into the case of whether if this was true or not I delved into a UCLA Health article from Chayil Champion. He goes onto stating research done from a control group over an eight week period of how they found that avocados increase in elasticity and skin firmness. Primarily noted from the study is that all the women within the control groups had the same skin type. 

So from a result of this they found have phytonutrients, a chemical compound found from plants, known as carotenoids that act as an antioxidant in the body alleviating in helping skin cells. 

And while avocados are known to have nutrients that aid in these functions it isn't an end all be all solution of differentiating good and bad skin, it only helps aid in the overall process that aren't solely from topical treatments. 

The study also doesn't take into account people who may be allergic and any substitutes for aiding in the processes that avocados aid in so truly it is a person to person case rather than a grand solution. 

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

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

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/chayil-champion-edd

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This claim is true. Avocados contain healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants that can benefit skin health. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that the monounsaturated fats in avocados help keep skin hydrated and reduce inflammation. Additionally, Healthline reports that avocados contain vitamin E, an important antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage, and vitamin C, which plays a role in collagen production. These nutrients contribute to smoother, more elastic skin. 

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

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This claim is true as avocados have many skin benefits. Avocados contain vitamins B,C,E, and K. They also have magnesium, potassium, and healthy fats such as omega-3 and 6 fatty acids. These help hydrate our skin and fight off bacteria. They also have anti-inflammatory benefits that can soothe conditions like eczema. †hese prove that avocados cant hurt or break the skin but only have good impact. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270406 

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This claim is true overall. An article posted by UCLA Health states that after eight weeks of eating an avocado daily, it increased firmness and elasticity in the consumer's skin. Another source to back this claim up is healthline.com. They claim that avocado masks will prevent dry skin, prevent breakouts, and increase skin elasticity. Researchers conclude that daily avocado consumption can benefit the consumer.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#diy-face-mask

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows#:~:text=After%20eight%20weeks%2C%20the%20subjects,facial%20skin%20of%20healthy%20women.
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The claim is that avocados are good for your skin. The linked article from VibrantSkinBar.com is not a very credible source. The article mentions many of the health benefits of avocados but without stating the sources of where these claims came from. Looking at an article from UCLAHealth.org, it states that avocado consumption was shown to increase skin elasticity and firmness and states the study from where this information came from. The study also mentions the overall health benefits, which explain that eating avocados improves your overall diet, and not just your skin. Due to the overall claim of this article being that a healthier diet improves health altogether, I would say this does not necessarily back up the claim mentioned. The UCLA Health article also does not mention some of the other skin benefits mentioned in the Vibrant Skin Bar article or claim. Due to this, I would say that the claim that avocadoes are good for your skin is partially true, but this is due to correlation with improving your overall health and not just targeted toward skin.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows
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The claim, "Avocados are good for your skin" is accurate and verifiable. Vitamins B, C, E, and K are good for healthy skin and can be found in avocados. Collagen, which keeps skin firm, is produced with the aid of vitamin C. B vitamins keep skin nourished and aid in healing, while vitamin E guards against sun damage. Vitamin K aids in the healing of the skin. Additionally, avocados contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which strengthen the skin barrier and moisturize the skin. Avocado eating was found to improve skin elasticity and firmness in a recent study carried out in partnership at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows#:~:text=After%20eight%20weeks%2C%20the%20subjects,facial%20skin%20of%20healthy%20women) Avocados can be useful as face masks, but consuming them is much better for your skin, according to Dr. Zhaoping Li, head of UCLA's clinical nutrition section. For this first trial, 39 women between the ages of 27 and 73 were given the option of eating one avocado every day or, in the case of the control group, sticking to their regular diet for eight weeks. The skin types of the women chosen for the study were identical. Researchers measured the elasticity, hardness, pigmentation, sebum, and moisture of the skin on the face using a tool called a cutometer. The forehead and under the eyes were measured for the exam.

When compared to the control group, the subjects who consumed an avocado every day after eight weeks had noticeably more firm and elastic skin. According to the study's findings, eating avocados on a regular basis can help healthy women's facial skin become more elastic and firm.

There are numerous methods to use avocados for skin health, according to Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#benefits) . Avocados can be eaten, and used as a moisturizer, and a face mask. Skin problems can be smoothed with avocados. Avocados include lipids, chemicals, and vitamins that may help speed up skin regeneration and alleviate chronic skin disorders like acne and eczema, according to Maya Ivanjesku, chief scientific officer at LaFlore Probiotic Skincare. These same nutrients may also help balance out skin tone and alleviate chapped skin, according to Ivanjesku. Avocados might also shield the skin from further harm. According to Healthline, vitamins C and E both aid in shielding skin from UV rays. 

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

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This claim is a little controversial. For one thing, it doesn’t specify exactly how much avocado you eat, or when you should eat it. This tells me that it’s not an exact science. One good thing about the article, is that it does specify what components of the avocado are good for your skin, and how it will improve your skin, which definitely add some validity to the argument. The claims are also backed up by an article and UCLA health, https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows Which is a highly reputable source, and is almost certainly going to be extremely accurate and transparent. I think the claim is accurate enough, and it certainly isn’t harmful inaccurate or anything like that, but it’s not completely true or accurate because they have no way of proving that avocados are 100% official for everybody’s skin health. It’s a slippery slope, especially with food because everybody’s body reacts differently. For instance, somebody could be allergic to avocados, and it could make them break out and hives, which would have the exact opposite effect.

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According to UCLA health eating avocados does in fact make your skin smoother and more vibrant. They said that it can "lead to improved elasticity and firmness". Although there are many factors to skin health, eating avocados in moderation will allow your body to soak in the antioxidants and hydrating vitamin E that avocados contain.

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

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