How would you describe the benefits of avocado oil in one sentence? Simple. It’s BIO Botox in a bottle. This emerald-green miracle visibly smooths your skin and keeps it firm and soft. The most noticeable results can be seen when you use it around the eyes. The delicate, thin skin stays soft, beautifully nourished, and surprisingly resistant to wrinkles. There, I’ve spilled the beans in the first paragraph, so now all you need to do is click on the link, check it out, and decide if you want to give this magical green bottle a chance. Because I wouldn’t hesitate. I’m on my second bottle already, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything!
That’s how it all started…
It’s been almost 12 years since I brought back a big cosmetic treasure from a vacation in Provence. It was Melvita’s avocado oil. A deep green oil that somehow drew me in, and we’ve been building a lasting relationship and love ever since. All it took was a few days of using it, and I knew this wasn’t just another cosmetic product to test. This was a game-changer!
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Do you wear concealer? No, it’s Melvita!
I remember we didn’t get much sleep on that French holiday, because there were many trips and little time. And let me tell you, the lack of sleep was clearly visible on everyone’s faces by the second day. Out of curiosity, I decided to pamper my eye area with a drop of avocado oil to try it out. I didn’t have high expectations, I just applied it and forgot about it. But before bed, my mom took a look at me and was clearly searching for something unusual on my face. I asked her what was wrong. She said, “What did you use? Some makeup or concealer before bed? Why? You look like you’ve ironed the area around your eyes…”
And that’s how it works in short. Just rub a drop of this green oil around your eyes (be careful not to get it in your eyes, or the burning sensation will drive you mad!), gently tap it in, and pat it with your fingertips. Repeat every night, or even in the morning if you don’t mind a shine around your eyes. Prepare to be amazed, and tell everyone you’ve had your eyelids done!
Avocado, prickly pear, argan – which oil to choose?
I’m not sure why avocado oil works this well, but I’d say it’s even more effective than prickly pear oil, which is also much more expensive. It’s also more nourishing than argan oil. It just works the best with my skin out of all the oils I’ve tried so far.
The only downside I’ve noticed with avocado oil compared to the other two is that it can irritate the eyes. Which is a pretty annoying trait when you want to use it around the sensitive eye area, I admit. But if you’re careful not to get too close to your lashes and don’t rub your eyes after applying, it’s completely fine, and it won’t irritate your eyes.
When it comes to avocado oil, Melvita is the one!
I’ve never tried avocado oil from any other brand except Melvita. It’s my favorite, and I’m a big fan of it. I won’t deny that part of my loyalty is due to the fact that Melvita is a subsidiary of the French L’Occitane, but in BIO quality, which only deepens my fondness for them. But even so…!
I also trust the fact that Melvita has been offering this oil since forever, as far as I can remember. They’ve been fine-tuning the packaging over time, but the incredible content remains unchanged.
What makes avocado oil so special?
Avocado oil isn’t just any oil. It’s a natural miracle and a remarkable feature of BIO cosmetics, and in my opinion, it’s quite underrated.
It can “feed” your skin so well that it will be more satisfied than you when you eat your favorite chocolate. Interestingly, avocado oil is even recommended for allergic and sensitive skin, including conditions like psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis. Because it’s hypoallergenic, it helps soothe skin that’s itching, tightening, and quickly provides relief. It has strong hydrating effects and also reduces transepidermal water loss.
Transepidermal Water Loss
This term is often used when talking about dry skin. Do you know what it actually means? Here it is:
Along with dry skin, flakes, and redness, transepidermal water loss can also cause unpleasant dermatitises and eczema, which occur due to damage to the skin’s protective barrier. The skin consists of three basic layers – the upper epidermis, middle dermis, and the deepest hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue). When water evaporates from the dermis through the epidermis, it’s called transepidermal water loss.
Nutrient-Rich Food for Your Hungry Skin
Avocado oil deeply nourishes the skin and is especially great for dry, sagging, and overall tired skin. It’s rich in beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from the negative effects of UV radiation. Sure, a good sunscreen can’t be replaced by oil, but it’s nice to know that it helps minimize the inflammatory processes that UV rays cause.
The oil contains a high amount of vitamin E, the strongest antioxidant, which helps the skin resist free radicals. Using cosmetics with vitamin E can reduce signs of aging, prevent dehydration, and help cells regenerate.
Vitamin C helps with collagen production, keeping the skin firm and elastic. Vitamin C works best in combination with vitamin E. While vitamin E binds free radicals, vitamin C neutralizes them. I know “free radicals” is a buzzword in cosmetic descriptions, but I think few people actually understand what it means. I really liked this comparison from the Eucerin website:
Why are free radicals harmful to the skin?… Free radicals cause oxidative stress, which starts to affect the structure of the skin and causes premature aging. Have you ever left a piece of banana or apple exposed to air? Free radicals cause oxidation, turning it brown. A similar process happens in our skin, but it takes decades, not minutes. Our body uses antioxidants to neutralize potentially harmful free radicals. Regardless of premature aging, the skin’s ability to deactivate free radicals naturally declines with age, accelerating the aging process.
Now you know why it’s so great when cosmetics contain a lot of antioxidants.
In addition to vitamins C and E, avocado oil also contains vitamin A (retinol – supports collagen production, softens fine lines), B (reduces skin aging, fights free radicals – B is the “Beauty vitamin”), D (improves elasticity and healing, supports collagen production, reduces wrinkles and pigmentation), and K (supports blood clotting, increases skin elasticity, reduces dark circles under the eyes).
High-quality avocado oil is one of the richest sources of monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), which helps with faster healing and can even reduce the appearance of scars. This is especially useful for acne-prone skin, where scarring is a concern.
Oh, and we mustn’t forget the minerals! Avocado oil is also rich in magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, and phosphorus. And it has more potassium than bananas!
Melvita’s Green Bottle
As I mentioned earlier, Melvita has changed the packaging several times, always striving to improve and innovate it. I remember the first attempt wasn’t very good, as the oil kept leaking around the pump. This didn’t stop me from using it, of course, but I wasn’t happy about it, especially when I picked up the bottle and had greasy hands. In the worst case, I would find an avocado oil ring on the table.
Today, “Melvita” has perfected it to the point where I can’t imagine what could be better. The packaging has a silicone funnel, so you can dispense even a micro-drop when needed. Even though I store the bottle horizontally, nothing leaks or drips. I don’t know who came up with this “suction” method for dispensing the oil, but I’d support them for a bonus. Or at least a keychain.
Always Use It Wet
As you know, all oils that you apply to your skin should be used on damp skin. It doesn’t matter if you moisten your skin with floral water, use the oil after a shower or bath when your skin is still moist, or mix the oil with a drop of aloe vera gel. You need to add something watery, or the oil will just sit on your skin and won’t absorb properly.
I prefer to mix a drop of oil with aloe vera gel in my hand. I like it more than applying it to skin moistened with a spray. It’s cleaner, nothing drips, and I don’t have to hurry. How do you do it? Water, hydrolate, or your own mix in your hand before applying?
Green Iron for Wrinkles
Everyone should have their own little bottle of avocado oil at home. It’s a universal remedy for all possible skin troubles. It softens the skin, nurtures it, helps it rejuvenate, and most importantly – it “dresses” it in a protective coat that no trouble can easily get through. Whether it’s unpleasant itching, tightness, eczema, or the loss of elasticity and the formation of premature lines on your face.
Although avocado oil is a balm for the whole skin, I personally see its most noticeable effects around the eyes. I pamper the area with the “frog potion” in the evening or during my home office hours. When I know I’m not going anywhere. And it really shows. The skin is soft and smooth, and I’ve been wondering for a while if I even need an eye cream at all.
I recently solved this quite wisely. I got myself an eye roll-on gel from Melvita, but the watery one with cornflower. It combines well with avocado oil. During the day, I often just use the eye gel. At night, I use both. And I’m pretty satisfied. I’ll keep monitoring it for a while and then give you an update in my review of the eye roll-on gel to see how it looks!
What to Do with the Information from Today’s Article?
Assess, by looking in the mirror, whether you’re happy with your skincare routine or not. If you’ve noticed that your skin has been visibly dry, tight, lifeless, or sagging for a while, I wouldn’t hesitate to try avocado oil. The same goes if you can’t seem to “finish off” the area around your eyes and it still feels tight and sensitive. In all of these cases, I think avocado oil will help you solve the issues.
In my opinion, it doesn’t really matter which brand you get it from – I’d go purely by my liking for the manufacturer. And of course, I’d buy oil in organic quality, cold-pressed, that’s a given. Also, it’s not a bad idea to check the packaging to ensure it’s easy to dose the oil. Personally, I wholeheartedly recommend Melvita.
Have you tried avocado oil? Or cosmetics that contain avocado oil? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, please!
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