Lately, we find it as a key ingredient in exfoliating and shine masks, but also in anti-aging masks, facial and body cleansing oils, scrubs, shower gels, serums, lip balms, hair conditioners, bath oils and even liquid hand soap. Therefore, whether we use it on the skin, lips, hair or body, pumpkin is ideal for our skin care.
However, we can also take advantage of the cosmetic properties of pumpkin by making homemade beauty recipes. That’s why here are five DIY beauty recipes with pumpkin as a key ingredient.
- For oily skin
Mix 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Apply the mixture to damp, clean skin and leave for 30 minutes until dry. Rinse with lukewarm water and finish with cold water. Then apply your moisturizer as usual.
- For dry skin
Mix 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree with ½ tablespoon of honey, ¼ milk and ¼ full-fat cream. Apply the mixture evenly on the face, avoiding the eye area and leave it on for about half an hour. This mask exfoliates, nourishes and conditions the skin. Rinse with lukewarm water and then apply your moisturizer.
- For anti-aging
To reduce discolorations and to get a glow, mix 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil. Apply the mixture to damp, clean skin for 30 minutes until it dries. Finally, rinse with lukewarm water.
- For acne
Mix 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree with ¼ teaspoon of honey and ½ teaspoon of honey. cinnamon. Apply the mixture to a clean face and wait until it dries. Then remove the mask with lukewarm water and gently pat your face dry. Continue your skincare routine as we always do after cleansing.
- For body rejuvenation
Mix ½ cup of pumpkin puree with ½ cup of grated coconut and ½ tablespoon of cinnamon. Apply the mask all over the body, massaging and leave the mask until it dries. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel. The skin will look refreshed and toned.
