5 Potential Risks of Eating Avocados You Should Know

1. Skin Irritation
Avocado face mask with green color on smiling woman
Many natural skin care promoters will talk about using avocado as a primary ingredient for a deeply moisturizing face mask. There are also versions of these masks for deep conditioning your hair and scalp. Many skin care brands have even jumped on the bandwagon, coming out with avocado-based creams and serums. When applied to the skin, avocado oil is generally well-tolerated and possibly safe for up to three months. However, some individuals may experience itching after using a cream containing avocado oil and vitamin B12. If you have never used avocado on your skin before, consider testing it out first on a hidden patch of skin elsewhere on your body to see how your skin reacts. As always, if you are using avocado or avocado-based products and start to notice an adverse reaction, stop use immediately. If the reaction doesn’t go away quickly, consult your doctor or dermatologist.

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