Sunday, November 1, 2015

Homemade Pumpkin Face Mask

Hello, lovelies! Happy post-Halloween! As you read in my Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe, Zachary and I carved pumpkins a couple days ago. Keeping the Halloween theme alive just a little bit longer, I decided to make a festive pumpkin face mask.

There are a lot of beneficial qualities in pumpkin...

Pumpkin contains vitamins A, C, E, and K, alpha- and beta-carotenes, and minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and iron.

It helps fade sun spots and age spots.

Is a potent antioxidant that fights wrinkle-causing free radicals in your skin.

Contains enzymes that help to dissolve dry skin.

How incredible?! You learn something new every day!
I used to think pumpkins were just great for Halloween and pumpkin pie.

...and honey!
I decided the sidekick in this mask would be something just as beneficial for the skin. 

It's counterpart, honey, is also crazy good for your skin! 

Honey is naturally antibacterial. 

It does miracles for those who are suffering from acne. 

Just like pumpkin, honey contains antioxidants. 

It is moisturizing and a good ingredient to use for those with sensitive skin. 

Honey also does a really good job of opening pores and helps clean out dirt and oil.

Here is the recipe for this delightful concoction!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cooked pumpkin (I used the pumpkin guts from the pumpkin I carved)
1 teaspoon honey

***If you are prone to excess acne or oiliness, replace the honey with 
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. 

Directions:
Mix and mash all ingredients together and apply to skin.

Leave on skin for 15 minutes.

Rinse with cool water and cleanser.
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That's all there is to it! Not too difficult! 
Don't be intimidated by the orange; it won't dye your skin!
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Love this mask? Make a huge batch and freeze for later use!
15 oz. can of organic pumpkin puree
3/4 cup of honey

Mix and store in an ice cube tray to freeze. Each cube is one application! 
Store in freezer for up to three months!
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Need a good scrubbin'? Make an exfoliator by adding 1 tsp. of cane sugar to apply after washing off the mask.
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So versatile! Bravo, pumpkin!
Enjoy! Happy fall! 

xx Amanda
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