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Try this pink clay and avocado DIY duo mask for shiny hair and radiant skin

It’s the era of DIY beauty projects


APRIL 24, 2020 1:36 PM EDT

Have you gone back to the basics with any beauty DIY-treatments since you’ve been home? Now more than ever, women are embracing natural remedies for their hair and skincare needs. Whether you’re a pro at mixing up different fruits and veggies to create a mask or lost beginner, this pink clay and avocado recipe is super easy to make. We turned to Naturopath and Nutritionist Anna Mitsios from Edible Beauty Australia for her expert tips on creating it with products in your cabinets. “The pink clay works to purify and strengthen, while the avocado nourishes and hydrates, add some apple cider to control excess oil production. The result is a purifying and treatment that addresses excess oil while also revitalizing lack luster and dull skin and hair,” said Anna. She whipped up a special recipe which targets both the hair and skin with two key ingredients. Get ready to be inspired a create your own version for the smoothest skin and sleekest mane ever.

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Benefits of Pink Clay

Let’s talk skin first, this rosy powder is known for its amazing benefits for sensitive skin as. Referred to as the most gentle of all the clays according to pros, this clay is perfect for all skin types because of its very light texture yet deeply restorative properties. When it comes to hair the blush clay works as a light exfoliant and replenishes the scalp with the proper minerals.

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Benefits of Avocado

The star ingredient is a carries so many lifestyle benefits beyond the kitchen. When it come to giving your skin and hair a super surge of hydration avocado should be your go-to pick. From curing acne treatments and healing irritated skin to erasing split ends and soothing scalp psoriasis, the antioxidants and vitamins in avocado are powerful.

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What You’ll Need

-1 Small ripe avocado

- 2 Tablespoons coconut yoghurt

-1 Tablespoon apple cider

- 1 Tablespoon pink clay (Oatmeal can be used if you do not have pink clay)

- 1 Tablespoon agave or brown rice syrup

- 2-3 Drops of rosemary essential oil (Optional, this boost circulation to the hair)

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Instructions

DIY Directions The Edible Beauty Australia entrepreneur gave us her expert advice on mixing up this magic potion. You’ll want to set at least 20 minutes aside to shower yourself with some TLC and follow her instructions ahead. Anna suggest mixing all ingredients in a bowl, blend well. “Add more or less coconut yoghurt to achieve your desired thickness. Apply on wet hair which has been towel dried. Start at the scalp and work your way to the tips of your hair. Leave on for 20-30 minutes and then rinse hair as normal,”explained the wellness guru.