Avocados are good for your skin

Question

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.

Answer 1

I’ve heard before that avocados are good for your skin, so I was intrigued to check the verity of this claim. The link you posted comes from a blog post by a medical spa called Vibrant Skin Bar. All hyperlinks lead to various other pages from the blog site also written by Kristina Cadwell who has a master's in medical science and has been working in the “Aesthetic Medical field” for over 10 years. To verify the claims on this blog, I did some additional research and found an article detailing a recent study done at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. It states “The women selected in the study all had the same skin type. Researchers used a device called a cutometer to measure facial skin elasticity, firmness, pigmentation, sebum and hydration. The test measurements were applied to the forehead and under the eyes. After eight weeks, the subjects who ate an avocado daily showed significant increase in elasticity and firmness in the skin compared to the control group. At the end of the study, researchers concluded that daily avocado consumption can lead to improved elasticity and firmness to the facial skin of healthy women.” Champion, C. Ed.D., (2022, January, 26). Eating an avocado daily increases elasticity and firmness in skin, study shows. UCLA Health. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows I trust this source as it comes from a legitimate healthcare provider. Dr. Zhaoping Li says that using avocados in facemasks may be helpful, but eating them is how they really make a difference in your skin.

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I really admire the research and depth you went into for this topic. Your response is very thoughtful and the cited sources provide more confirmation, on how avocados can be good for your skin. The other sources allow for a less biased statement than the original article. Nice job.

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I enjoyed the research you put into this, and the actual evidence shown from someone who did a trial about this. Especially since the information comes from a reliable University and as well as a reliable healthcare worker.

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Thank you! Your answer to the claim is written very clearly while you have stated sources from reliable and trustworthy sources like healthcare providers and universities. You state that you have done more research to dive deeper into the topic and have found more information leading to the claim being proven true.

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This was a great response. I really enjoyed how they walked us through their research and getting to the final conclusion. I liked how they walked us through the research of the links that were used and how they give us information over the author. I also really enjoyed how they gave us context of the link they used and how it helped in backing up their result. Overall I think this answer is very strong and clearly walks one through the fact checking which I found very helpful.

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This is a great comment, I really enjoyed the article that you used to back up because it mostly focused on the benefits of ingesting avocados rather than putting them externally on your skin as a face mask. This article not only shows the benefits it has on your skin but also the benefits your body overall when consuming avocados in your regular diet. It's important that there was a control group for this experiment to back up the claims that Dr. Li had on the health benefits for avocados.

Answer 2

First thing that should be noted is that this is a blog. Blogs are meant has sources of live-journaling someone's findings in their own life and don't require being fact-checked or run through a ton of hands like in a journalism firm. However, I have found some other articles that do say the same thing. However, I can't find any hard scientific evidence that Avocados help with skin. There are no real scientific studies to show that avocados are good for your skin. The only other articles that I could find was other beatey blogs.  10 Best Natural Ingredients for Your Hair, Skin, & Nail Health (emedihealth.com)

The only one I could find that could have some merit was one done by a doctor who works as a cosmetics consultant for a magazine. 

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Totally agree with you on this blogs can be hit or miss, especially without real studies backing up their claims. It’s easy for stuff to circulate that hasn't been properly tested, even if it’s popular. Those beauty articles are often opinions or experiences, and without solid research, it's hard to say what actually works. Did the doctor or cosmetic consultant mention any specific ingredients or studies that give more weight to avocado’s skin benefits?

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Your answer allows for multiple perspectives on this statement, and that is appreciated when deciding if this is a reliable source. It can be noted that while there are multiple articles stating the same thing, I as well wasn't finding any scientific evidence, but just that it "may" help.

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I like how you stated in the beginning that this is a blog so taking skincare advice would need to be done with a grain of salt. And I also agree when looking up articles, I haven't seen true scientific evidence about the health benefits of avocados except for the UCLA Health article.
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows

Answer 3

To some extent, the claim is true as avocado and avocado oil does offer anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties that can better conditions like eczema and psoriasis but it is not a replacement for medical treatments and especially not for chronic conditions like psoriasis.

According to all three sources, Byrdie, Depology, and Medical News Today, it all states that it is best to work along avocado with hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid or a combination of retinol. Although avocados has alot of skin benefits, it is not a miracle cure for those with skin conditions but can reduce the extent of pain and the severity of it.

https://www.byrdie.com/

https://depology.com/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

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Exactly, avocado can definitely help soothe skin, but it’s not a fix all, especially for chronic conditions like psoriasis. Pairing it with things like hyaluronic acid makes sense for added hydration and balance, but it’s good to keep realistic expectations about its effects. Did any of those sources mention how often you should use avocado oil or if it’s best as a spot treatment versus all over?

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I think this is a great factcheck, I like how you specified that it is not a good replacement for treatment of chronic skin conditions, as that would be an important piece of information for people with those conditions to hear. I also thought the support of 3 sources made this factcheck strong.

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I appreciated this factcheck because it supports the fact that avocados can have a benefit on your skin, they should not be the basis/ saving grace for your skin.

Answer 4

This fact can neither be confirmed true or false. One main reason why the fact cannot be proven is because a scholarly source is not used. A blog is a website that features a series of posts, or articles, on a particular topic, usually updated regularly. Instead of using a blog, including a news article or journal providing the benefits of avocados on the skin would be more useful. Avocados are considered a heart healthy fruit and are filled with fantastic benefits for your body such as potassium, fatty acids, and fiber. included in this article are different types of face masks to try to improve skin complexion. Another reason this fact cannot be confirmed true or not is because it might work on some people and not others which is why this can very misleading to readers. Below is the website I used to get my information to fact check this claim.

https://www.cosmeticsurgeryhouston.com/blog/your-secret-younger-looking-skin-avocado-skin-benefits/

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Thank you for recognizing that this claim came from a blog. However, I would beg to differ that even if the claim came from a news article or journal (as you claimed) this would still not always be enough to verify its accuracy. Even news articles and journals can get their facts incorrect or be misleading. I would say a scientific article or government article would be even more reliable than the news.

Answer 5

This statement is true. The source they used it credible but per my source https://www.kiehls.com/skincare-advice/avocado-skin-benefits.html#:~:text=What%20you%20may%20not%20know,dry%20and%20sensitive%20skin%20types. Avocados offer real skin benefits because they're packed with vitamins B, C, E, and K, which support skin health, healing, and hydration. Magnesium and potassium help keep the skin barrier strong by fighting bacteria, while omega-3 and -6 fatty acids deeply moisturize, aiding in conditions like dryness and inflammation. They also contain antioxidants, making them useful for managing dark spots and soothing skin issues like eczema and psoriasis when applied topically. 

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Do you think Kiehl's is a legit source?

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You provided some good information but I think it would have been beneficial to add another source from a dermatologist, scientist, or skin expert, rather than just a beauty brand that are only trying to promote their products.

Answer 6

The original source of this claim is a blog, which while seems informative, does not cite any specific scientific data to back up its claim, and it is unclear where they found their information. Doing outside research, it seems there is scientific data to partially back up this claim as true. UCLA Health (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/eating-an-avocado-daily-increases-elasticity-and-firmness-in-skin-study-shows) published a study in 2022 that mirrored the claims of the VibrantSkinBar blog, which was that avocado increases elasticity in skin. Besides elasticity, avocado is considered a superfood so there is bound to be other benefits to health (Avocados do contain omega 6 and omega 3s), but may not be directly linked to dramatic improvements in skin.

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Your analysis provides a balanced and well-reasoned perspective on this claim. It’s crucial to note the lack of scientific citations in the original blog, as that raises questions about its reliability. By incorporating the UCLA Health study, you’ve added credible support for the claim that avocado consumption can improve skin elasticity, which is an important point. Highlighting that avocados contain beneficial nutrients like omega-3 and omega-6 is valuable, but I like how you caution readers not to overstate their effects on the skin without further evidence. Overall, this is a well-rounded fact-check with thoughtful insights!

Answer 7

The biggest issue with this source is that it's a blog. And not only that, but the author doesn't reference any credible sources. However, the claim they are making is factual. I did some further research and I found an article posted to healthline.com that references multiple studies and is medically reviewed by a nurse practitioner. The article mentions a study from the national library of medicine, as well as a study done at Cambridge university. Given that these are trustworthy sources, I believe that the claim that avocado is good for your skin to be true.

Here's the link to the healthline article:

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

And some of the credible studies that they referenced:

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/association-of-dietary-fat-vegetables-and-antioxidant-micronutrients-with-skin-ageing-in-japanese-women/56684BEDBFE3C4A13F20629EB4BF2507

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20978772/

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Thank you for recognizing that this claim came from a blog. However, I would beg to differ that even if the claim came from a news article or journal (as you claimed) this would still not always be enough to verify its accuracy. Even news articles and journals can get their facts incorrect or be misleading. I would say a scientific article or government article would be even more reliable than the news.

Answer 8

So, the argument is that "Avocados are good for your skin." However, the word "good" in itself is subjective. So, let's look at the claims she uses in the article. She states 12 different claims on how avocados can be good for your skin. If one or two of these are correct, and there isn't any harm to your skin; then I could say, "avocados are good for your skin". 

First, this is a blog backed a "medically backed spa" as they say. The author is a physician's assistant and majored in Biology. She's working on her medical science degree. You can find this info on the blog's about page: Kristina Cadwell 

Pretty solid, but let's go further, she references a small research study on the effects of avocado on women's skin, which you can find here: Avocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women ‐ A Pilot Study - PMC

The study is part of the National Library of Medicine which is as credible a source as I think you can get for information on this. However, the study only looked at the effects in 30 women. 

Next, we can look at a less credible source, Medical News Today, which uploaded a similar article in 2018, 6 years before Caldwell's article. So, this information isn't new, but the point is it has had time to be debunked - otherwise I don't think Caldwell would risk her career on old news. Here is the article here: Avocado oil for skin: 8 benefits and how to use it. This also has been medically reviewed. You can do with that what you will. 

All in all, "good" is subjective, but Caldwell backs up her claims with solid research on a couple of the points. 

Here is also a Harvard public health source on the vitamins and minerals in Avocados which back up Caldwell's first claims about vitamins being good for the skin: Avocados – The Nutrition Source 

These sources coupled with the absence of articles on avocados being conversely bad for your skin, indicates to me she is telling the most truth she knows for a relatively low researched topic.

Is it highly backed by a lot of science? No. Is it purposely trying to make you believe something that is not true? Also no. I think its new research, and what they know so far, is yes, avocados are indeed good for the skin. 

Now is that internally or topically? Depends on the point she is making, as she makes 12 that would each have to be researched. 

But I think her overall point is true based on these sources I found. 

Answer 9

This article was published by Vibrant Skin Bar, a spa in Phoenix, Arizona. The article was written by Kristina Cadwell, a Physician Assistant Certified. This makes it a credible source considering she has extensive knowledge of skin from getting a masters degree and works at a spa. A google search of the claim will bring up a UCLA study saying that consuming one avocado a day can help skin elasticity and firmness. And according to healthline.com, avocados benefit your skin due to the "healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients". With this information I would say the claim is true.

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You should have provided a link to back up your information and allow others to learn off of the websites you did.

Answer 10

In a recent study conducted through a collaboration at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition,  David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, avocado consumption was shown to increase 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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Though simply providing a link to a single study that supports the main claim of the provided source is helpful to begin an investigation into its credibility, your answer is merely the start of such an investigation. This article may or may not be helpful. But, if you explored its conclusions and, perhaps, put it in conversation with similar sources, you could vastly improve the strength of your response.

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Maybe try putting the quotation in your own words to make the fact check better

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Although your quote is helpful to the investigation I feel it may have been helpful to your fact check reasoning to investigate more into the original article itself. Possibly adding a few sentences about the author and the blog as a whole would help clairify more about the actual claim at question. The source you found though is good evidence to support the blog.