It’s pumpkin season.
Which means you may have a partially used can of pumpkin in the fridge. Never fear! You may not have enough for another baked good recipe, but you can make a quick and simple face mask using pumpkin! Pumpkin is a powerhouse ingredient for skincare. It’s naturally rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as antioxidants that brighten and nourish the skin. The zinc and potassium in pumpkin can help calm redness and promote healing, while the natural fruit acids provide a mild exfoliation to leave skin softer and more radiant. Because of its versatility, pumpkin works well in a variety of DIY face masks tailored to different skin types.
Ingredients:
Canned pumpkin
Honey
Yogurt
Brown Sugar
Oatmeal
Egg White
Lemon Juice
Directions:
Want to hydrate your skin?
Mix 2 TBL pumpkin puree,
1 TBL honey
1 tsp yogurt together.
Apply to face for 15-20 minutes, rinse off with warm water.
Want to exfoliate your skin?
Mix 2 TBL pumpkin puree with 1 tsp brown sugar and 1 TBL ground oats.
Gently massage in concentric circles on the skin to exfoliate skin for 5-10 minutes and then rinse.
Want to firm your skin?
Beat one egg white until frothy and fold in 2 TBL pumpkin puree and 1 tsp lemon juice. Apply the mask on the skin and let it dry for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
