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Pumpkins- Not Just for Carving!
By Tammy | October 22, 2009
Pumpkins are not just for carving! Take advantage of the healthy stuff in your pumpkin, including Vitamin A and active enzymes, to brighten your complexion and nourish your skin with a natural chemical exfoliation!
To find out where to shop for these yummy seasonal beauty treats, click the Pumpkin Beauty Treats link above.
DIY Pumpkin Facial:
Step 1: Take 1 medium slice of fresh pumpkin and remove the skin.
Step 2: Cut up into small chunks and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Step 3: Add 1 egg yolk and 2/3 cup milk. Blend again until egg is well incorporated.
Step 4: Apply the mixture to cleansed face and neck, keeping away from the eye area. Leave this mask on for 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. For an added benefit, cut 2 slices of raw sweet potato and put them on your eyelids to help smooth out wrinkles while you wait!
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Topics: Beauty Tips | 8 Comments »
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
The facial almost sounds like a smoothie!! Just add cinnamon & sugar and you’ve got a fall time exfoliating scrub!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:48 am
What a great idea, however I cant stand the smell of pumpkins, does the smell get diluted a bit by the adding of the milk? Or is there something else I can add to make it smell a bit nicer?
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:01 am
Really Faye? I love the smell of pumpkin spice! Most of these products will smell like sweet pumpkin spice, which is the appeal for me
. You’ll have to stick with something a little less harvest! Maybe a cranberry scent? That’s also great for this time of year.
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
[...] If you ladies get a chance, please stop by my friend’s blog and check out a recipe for a pumpkin facial to die for. You can catch it and many other beauty tips at A Mom in Red High Heels. [...]
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Hey, I linked to your article on the pumpkin products and DIY facial. I’m definitely going to try it. Here’s another pumpkin product for you gals who want all-natural ingredients.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33118154
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Who knew? Haha. Will link to this on Monday.
-meream
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I love to get pumpkin enzyme peels when I get facials. I can definitely feel it work (it does sting to various degrees depending on the strength) but it works like a natural glycolic. Love it. My favorite part of fall is the “Pumpkin Spice” smell, but it has to be sweet, not overly spicy
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Thanks Meream! Natural offers us some amazing beauty products!