What is Avocado Face Oil?
Avocado oil is extracted from the flesh of the avocado fruit, offering a thick, nutrient-dense consistency. This oil is rich in fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins A, C, D, and E, making it a powerhouse ingredient for skincare. Its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties enhance collagen production, benefiting those with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, while being versatile enough for all skin types.
Benefits of Avocado Oil for Skin
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Calms Itchy and Chapped Skin: Avocado oil's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties are ideal for soothing and healing irritated skin. Its vitamins and fatty acids penetrate deeply, relieving itchiness and repairing chapped, damaged skin.
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Hydrates and Moisturizes: As an emollient, avocado oil softens the skin and traps moisture. Its high concentration of oleic acid helps create a barrier that prevents water loss, ensuring prolonged hydration, making the skin supple and smooth.
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Protects Against UV Light: Avocado oil provides a protective layer over the skin, shielding it from harmful UV rays, while antioxidants like vitamin E neutralize free radicals caused by UV exposure, reducing the risk of skin damage and premature aging.
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Enhances Collagen Production: Avocado oil supports collagen synthesis, crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. The vitamins and fatty acids in avocado oil promote collagen production, resulting in a more youthful and resilient complexion.
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Reduces Inflammation: Avocado oil's anti-inflammatory properties benefit acne-prone skin by reducing redness and swelling associated with acne, hydrating the skin without clogging pores, and balancing sebum production.
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Promotes Wound Healing: The essential fatty acids and oleic acid in avocado oil aid in collagen synthesis, accelerating the healing process of wounds, reducing inflammation, and encouraging the formation of new connective tissue.
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Treats Sunburned Skin: Avocado oil, rich in antioxidants like vitamins E and D, soothes and heals sunburned skin by reducing inflammation, promoting cell regeneration, and restoring moisture.
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Improves Scalp Health: Using avocado oil as a hot oil treatment for the scalp alleviates dryness, flakiness, and dandruff. Its moisturizing properties nourish the scalp, promoting healthier hair growth.
Incorporating HotChi Facial Oils into Your Routine
At HotChi, we treat your skin and your mood with aromatherapy oils inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, combining natural ingredients to nurture both body and mind.
Daily Routine
Try our simple 3-step daily routine to feel confident, strong, and resilient to boss even your toughest days.
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INHALE: Rub a few drops of Mood Boosting Facial Oil in your palms. Place your hands over your nose and mouth and inhale for a count of 4. Hold for another 4 seconds then slowly exhale. Do this 4 times, making sure you take long, deep breaths.
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MASSAGE: Add more oil to your palms and massage into your face and neck using firm strokes. For an invigorating acupressure massage, rub oil into your temples and the back of your neck for 30 seconds.
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SHINE: Feel the power of chi instantly energize you and give you confidence to take on whatever the day throws at you. Now get out there and own your glow!
When Should You Use It?
Morning Routine
Start your day with HotChi Bring Your Fire Facial Oil. After cleansing, apply a few drops to your face. This oil boosts your skin and mood, providing an invigorating start to your day. The avocado oil in the formula hydrates and nourishes your skin, preparing it for the day ahead.
Evening Routine
After your nighttime cleanse, use HotChi Run The Show Facial Oil. This oil helps heal your skin and focus your mind, reducing redness and calming inflammation. The avocado oil works overnight to repair and rejuvenate your skin, so you wake up with a refreshed and balanced complexion.
Mix Evening with Morning
Depending on your skin needs or mood, you can alternate or mix different facial oils from HotChi's range. For example, using "Bring Your Fire" in the morning for an energy boost and "Run The Show" in the evening for calming effects can help tailor your skincare to your daily routine and emotional needs.
HotChi Products Featuring Avocado Oil
Run The Show Facial Oil
Price: £30
Size: 30ml / 1.0 fl oz.
Key Ingredients: Avocado Oil, Amla Oil, Apricot Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Frankincense, Sage
Benefits: Reduces wrinkles and inflammation, promotes a smooth complexion, and enhances focus.
Shake It Up Facial Oil
Price: £30
Size: 30ml / 1.0 fl oz.
Key Ingredients: Avocado Oil, Amla Oil, Frankincense, Cedarwood
Benefits: Rejuvenates the skin, reduces blemishes, and revitalizes your mood.
Slay All Day Facial Oil