Tasty Pumpkin Facials & Body Butter
I saw this on the TV show The Doctors and had to try it. The pumpkin facial was great (and quite tasty too). I stockpile pumpkin puree in my pantry and cook with it all the time. I knew it had antioxidant properties, but never thought to use it on my skin! You’ve got to try it. I can’t wait to try the body butter.
High in vitamins A and C, antioxidants and minerals, pumpkins nourish the body and help build tissue. Use the recipes below to keep your skin smooth and moisturized during the winter.
Pumpkin Facial
2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
½ teaspoon honey
¼ tablespoon milk (or whipped cream if your skin is very dry)
Directions: Combine ingredients and apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Health Properties: Enzymes from the pumpkin gently exfoliate dead skin cells without scrubbing, which can break capillaries.
Milk and honey attract and retain moisture.
Pumpkin Body Butter
½ cup cooked pumpkin puree
½ cup solids from a can of coconut milk (crème at the top of the can)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions: Spread mixture generously on skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Health Properties: Coconut crème moisturizes skin, while cinnamon brings blood and nutrients to the skin’s surface, giving it a healthy glow.
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