The avocados ‘ave it

26 Jul 2010 14:09 PM | Posted by Editor

I’ll be honest. I only discovered my love affair with this big green super fruit this year. Yep, you heard right – this year.

You see, I’m one of those annoyingly picky eaters, and I’d convinced myself that I just didn’t like avocados, not one bit. That was until it was spread on a sandwich of mine without my knowledge, and it’s been love ever since.

I also came across this recipe for an Avocado Carrot Cream Mask that I simply had to share – I know how you all love a homemade beauty recipe after all!

What’s great about this is that the mask combines avocados (rich in vitamin E) with carrots (chock-full of antioxidants), and cream, (packed with calcium and protein), so it helps to rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture and fade age spots.

What you need:
-   1 avocado, mashed
-   1 carrot, cooked and mashed
-   ½ cup heavy cream
-   1 egg, beaten
-   3 tablespoons honey

To prepare, simply combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over your face and neck, and leave in place for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favourite toner.

What’s your favourite way to enjoy avocados?

Member Comments (61)

Posted by: Zompea (Australia)

This mask sounds so good! Will have to try it one day when I have the time! I still think my favourite way to enjoy avocados is eating them!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:04pm)

Posted by: MrsBeautygeek (Member since 2008, Australia)

Oooh sounds lovely :-) My favourite way to have avocados is in place of butter on salad sandwiches... yummo! I only realised I liked them last year, was convinced I hated them too :)

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:06pm)

Posted by: Princesssarah2 (Australia)

My fav way to have avocados is with chicken either in a sandwich of on there own.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:10pm)

Posted by: Chrissynick (Australia)

Mmmmm
Fun fact - Alligator Pear is another name for an Avocado :) I dunno why I know that :P I just do :)

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:13pm)

Posted by: Lil Berry (Australia)

I am not an avocado fan, which I find sad as it is so great for you... :(

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:14pm)

Posted by: owlsparks (Australia)

I am loving the sound of this mask. I love avocado in salads and with chicken on sandwiches... yummm getting hungry now

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:23pm)

Posted by: Dee255 (Member since 2008, Australia)

When I got home from work this afternoon I had a toasted bagel with sliced avocado and melted vintage cheese. Delicious!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:34pm)

Posted by: Pooky (Australia)

I have an avocado eye treatment from kiehls! it works amazingly well!
although, i've never been totally fond of the fruit itself...

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 5:38pm)

Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)

Sliced in a salad with olive oil & balsamic vinegar - mmmm delicious. They're also fantastic mashed up in home made guacemole. Gee, the mask sounds good enough to eat too...

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 6:24pm)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

I love them on a toasted sambo of swiss cheese, sundried tomatoes, eggplant and avocados. Say no more!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 6:44pm)

Posted by: bluetopaz (Australia)

avocado & cheese on toast!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 6:48pm)

Posted by: Princess Perfume (Australia)

Avocado, bacon, chicken and lettuce on a crispy roll - yum! Not diet food though.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 7:12pm)

Posted by: hot chillies (Member since 2008, Australia)

I like Acacado in salads and on sandwiches.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 7:12pm)

Posted by: Stensen (Australia)

I love avocados on a cracker with smoked salmon and mayonnaise! I tried it as a face mask once. It was really hydrating and tightening.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 7:32pm)

Posted by: Gofton (Member since 2007, Australia)

Avocado on toast with salt and pepper and also I llike vegemite and avocado on toast - get Vitamin A and B in one!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 7:47pm)

Posted by: Kiki Star (Australia)

avocado mask for the hair mashed with an egg yolk is very good for the hair as well.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 7:48pm)

Posted by: jatz (Member since 2008, Australia)

I lurveeeeeeee avocados. Avo, Chicken, swiss cheese melted on top..yummo. Loving the mask, definitely trying this out.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:03pm)

Posted by: ILuvNailPolish (Australia)

i love avaados too, i like making fresh gucamole and having them with tortilla chips, also on sandwhiches and in salads they are so yummy and full of vitamins and unsat (good) fats.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:18pm)

Posted by: Morrigan (Australia)

mmmm this mask sounds wonderful!! I used to hate avocados as well for ages and ages.. I'm a really fussy eater :) but then discovered it when my Dad made this spread with avocado, mayonnaise, eggs and a bit of lemon juice.. and it's been one of my favorites ever since!! I love avocado on anything now and even try to be healthy and not put mayo on my sandwiches anymore, can't say I miss it too much! And my body likes it :))

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:33pm)

Posted by: Face Paint (Member since 2007, Australia)

Why would you want to rinse off ingredients like that? Just get your partner to lick it off!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:34pm)

Posted by: fairypuff (Australia)

I love avocado's. they are great on sandwhiches and in salad are great for you. A mask sounds like a awesome idea, just gotta make sure you dont eat it after you apply. lol

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:55pm)

Posted by: Pooky (Australia)

Hahahaha! Face paint, i lol'd. Must remember that comments are always worth reading.

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 8:57pm)

Posted by: PocketBabe (Australia)

Avocados are great, I too didn't appreciate them when I was growing up. But as an adult I can't get enough of them! In salads, on sandwiches and wraps instead of margarine or spreads. Toasted with cheese is a fav too! Avocado and smoked salmon in a brekkie combo is great too, I could go on a on lol. I think a friend of mine has put it into a mask before with some oats and olive oil as well. So many uses but I think I prefer mine as food, cos it's just too good

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 9:19pm)

Posted by: dancr (Member since 2008, Australia)

Lets hope this mask works wonders! Gotta love the homemade ones! My favourite way to eat avocados is mashed, as a dip with toasted pita bread pieces or on top of nachos. Yum!

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 9:20pm)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

Love avocados yum yum, I like to just cut them in half, sprinkle with salt and pepper (lots of pepper) add a bit of vinegar and eat it like that, mmmm, but honestly I could eat them any how, great on sanga's and I have also made the yummiest creamy chicken pasta with avocado, mmm I could go one right now ;)

Posted on: July 26, 2010 (Jul 26, 2010 9:55pm)