Pumpkin is good for your skin because it contains antioxidants and vitamins. It moisturizes, soothes inflamed or irritated skin, exfoliates, increases cell regeneration and helps other ingredients penetrate in the skin.
Here are a couple of homemade beauty recipes you can make with pumpkin:
1. Pumpkin Facial Mask
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of cooked or canned pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon of honey
- 1/4 teaspoon of milk (if your skin is very dry, use whipping cream instead)
Mix the ingredients and apply to your clean face with circular motion. Don’t apply around the eyes area.
Wait about 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water, pat dry and apply your moisturizer.
2. Pumpkin, Sugar and Spice Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of cooked or canned pumpkin, pureed
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Mix the ingredients together.
Using a damp washcloth, apply it to your body but not on your face with circular motions.
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
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pumpkin here is sooo expensive!
always love homemade remedies! saved and thank you!
Sab: I’m sorry to hear that, it’s too bad cos they are really good for you.
Jojoba: you’re welcome. I love them too and so does my wallet lol.
i had no idea, it does that much? now where am i going to find a pumpkin…
Mmmm, sounds so good. I love pumpkin and autumn scents. I will definitely be trying the scrub.
Jnie: it’s amazing how good natural things are, isn’t it?
Em: it is really good! I’m sure you’re gonna love the scrub