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Avocadois the food that does it all.
But one other place everyones favorite multi-purpose fruit deserves a permanent spot?
And fatty acids are great for moisturizing and nourishing theskinbarrier.Avocadooilalso has anti-inflammatory properties.
Avocado oil benefits for skin
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Moisturizes and strengthens the skin barrier
Like most oils, avocado is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.
According toresearch, it is an excellent source of enrichment for dry, damaged, or chapped skin.
board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology atWeill Medical College of Cornell University
Who can use avocado oil?
Dryskinthat is not acne prone will benefit most fromavocadooil, says Dr. King.
But if you have acne-proneskin, it is possible foravocadooilto contribute to clogging pores and exacerbating acne.
Below, the products she recommends for getting your daily dose.
1.Schaf Moisturizer, $45
Avocado is onlyoneof the many skin-nourishing oils included in this formula.
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board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology atWeill Medical College of Cornell University
