Aside from being used as a jack-o-lantern, pumpkin is a rich source of Vitamin C, an anti-oxidant, vitamin A and Zinc. Collectively, they cleanse, sooth, exfoliate and moisturize allowing ingredients to penetrate deep into the skin. What's even more wonderful is that it's beneficial for all skin types. Here's a pumpkin face mask recipe.
Pumpkin Mask Recipe
Ingredients
Oily skin recipe : Cleanse and exfoliate
- 2tbs cooked or raw pumpkin
- 1 tsp organic brown sugar (turbinado)
- 1/4 tsp of apple cider
- 1tsp glycerin
- 1tsp soymilk
Dry skin recipe: cleanse, sooth and nourish
- 2 tsp cooked or cooked or raw pumpkin
- 1tsp tsp milk
- 1tsp glycerin
Directions:
- Puree pumpkin in a food processor or finely grate it. I prefer to grate.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well.
- Cleanse your face and neck.
- Apply mask to face and neck avoiding eye area.
- Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
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