Don't throw away those pumpkins just yet!
Behold, dear seeker of beauty and well-being, for the secrets of radiant skin lie within the enchanted pumpkins. Do not discard them with haste, for they are imbued with a myriad of natural wonders.
Blessed with potent zinc, antioxidants, and a cornucopia of vitamins, including A, K, and C, these mystical fruits also bear the essence of alpha-hydroxy acids and fruit enzymes.
As revealed by The International Dermal Institute, pumpkins possess the power to bestow a plethora of benefits upon our visage. From an improved texture to a brightened and nourished complexion, these fruits also hold the magic to bolster collagen, staving off the signs of aging.
So, dear seeker of self-care, if you have some pumpkins left over from your painted harvest, indulge in their enchanting properties. Bask in the delight of all-natural beauty treatments, infused with the essence of these mystical fruits.
For in this moment of self-indulgence, you shall behold the secrets of timeless beauty.
Pumpkin Facial Mask for all skin types
You will need:
1 Cup Pumpkin
-pureed or out of a can. To puree yourself (for a truly all-natural experience), follow these simple instructions: allrecipes.com/recipe/22935/pumpkin-puree/
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon Honey
½ cup Yogurt
Directions: Spread a thin coating onto your face with your fingertips. Leave on skin for 8-10 minutes.
The brown sugar and yogurt are exfoliants that will rub away dead skin cells, while honey is a humectant that absorbs water from the air and naturally moisturizes skin.
Pumpkin Facial Mask for dry skin
You will need:
¼ Cup Pumpkin Puree
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Honey
1 whole egg
Directions: Mix the ingredients until smooth and apply to face. Leave on for 20 minutes (you will feel it tighten), rinse, and pat dry.
Pumpkin Pedicure
You will need:
½ cup pureed pumpkin
1 egg
½ tsp honey
Directions: Combine all the ingredients and blend together. Apply the pumpkin mixture to your feet and ankles. Wrap your feet in plastic bags or plastic wrap. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.
Hand revitalizer
You will need:
¼ cup Pumpkin Puree
1 teaspoon Almond or Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Honey
Directions: Mix these ingredients together and massage them into your hands. Try to do it over a sink to avoid any messes. Massage for as long as it feels good! 😊 Then, rinse with warm water.
Luscious Lips
You will need:
¼ teaspoon Pumpkin Puree
¼ teaspoon Coconut Oil
½ teaspoon Sugar
Directions: Rub on lips and gently massage to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. Sure, you could rinse it off. But, my advice to you? Just lick it off. Sounds better that way anyway, doesn’t it??
After trying these fun, tasty, and uber-moisturizing DIY pumpkin skincare hacks, use Hawaiian Healing’s Nourishing Night Oil and Revitalizing Face and Body Cream. The combination of these hacks and the all-natural, super-ingredients from Hawaiian Healing Skin Care are sure to give you the moisture that you’re so desperately going to need this time of year.
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