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/

Comments

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 enjoy doing my daily skincare routine and already assumed that avocados were beneficial to the skin. I was unaware however are its interesting healing properties and breakout prevention powers. My article by Healthline discusses this and even offers a recipe for an avocado facemask to incorporate into your weekly skin regimen. https://www.healthline.com/health/avocado-benefits-for-skin#how-to-use