DIY Pumpkin Face Mask
Hi everyone,
If you thought that pumpkins were best left for carving and making pies, think again. Pumpkin can actually work wonders for your skin because it’s rich in enzymes and vitamins. Luckily, this fruit can help all skin-types too! The fruit enzymes help to get rid of dry, flaky skin, Vitamin A hydrates, soothes, and softens it, and Vitamin C reduces damage caused by free radicals. For those of you with oily or acne-prone skin, take note that pumpkin contains torulitine, which consists of Vitamins E and T and fights acne. To reap the beauty benefits, try this DIY pumpkin face mask. You’ll be sporting smooth, soft skin in no time!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of pureed, freshly cooked, or canned pumpkin
- 4 tablespoons of plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons of honey
- 1/3 cup of ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil
Instructions:
- Stir 2 cups of the pumpkin.
- Add 4 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 4 tablespoons of honey, 1/3 cup of ground almonds, and ¼ teaspoon of olive oil
- Mix all of the ingredients together, and apply to clean, damp skin
- Leave the mask on for 5-10 minutes. The enzymes in the pumpkin are most active when moist, so you might want to get in the tub (perhaps with some essential oils!) while you pamper your skin.
- Wipe your face clean with a washcloth.
You’ll likely have some of the mixture leftover, so cover it, put it in the fridge, and use the rest within a week.
Do you have any DIY face masks that you make at home? Let me know in the comments section—I’m on the hunt for a new one!
<3 Mish
Recipe via SheKnows
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Would raw pumpkin work as well?
I also love to use the enzyme power of papaya - eat the papaya, and layer the peels with the insides onto your skin. Elemis actually has a papaya enzyme peel in their range, this is just a much fresher, cheaper version :-) -
A really good DIY mask is by mixing a combination of Extra Virgin olive oil and castor oil. If you have more dry skin I'd use 1 part castor oil to every 3 parts olive oil; if you have normal or oily skin I'd use 1 part castor oil to every 2 parts olive oil. Shake or mix together and apply to your face. Then soak a wash cloth in water as hot as you can stand and let that sit on your face until it cools, then wipe your face with it. This mask will help to open up and unclog your pores, draw impurities out of the skin, and help to hydrate your skin. -
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I admire you michelle I really don't know how you find the time to do everything:)
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HI MICHELLE
here are some homemade masks for different skin types and different requirements:
Cucumber mask (for dry skin)
Mix a small cucumber roots with a cup of oatmeal and a tablespoon of yogurt characteristics. Apply a thick layer of the skin and let it in 30 minutes. Then wash with warm water and leave to dry.
Honey mask (for all skin types)
Apply a thin layer of honey to the room temperature moderate to moist skin, and stay that way for 5 minutes. Carefully washed with warm water, then with cold water, then use a towel if it is still stick.
Yogurt mask (for oily skin)
Mix a half cup of yogurt for yeast. Apply to face in the circle for such of 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Banana mask (anti aging)
Crushing a ripe banana until it is smooth and apply a thin layer on the surface. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat dry. Your skin is soft and smooth!
Avocado mask (for all skin types)
A ripe mashed avocado until creamy smooth it, then apply a thick layer on the surface. While waiting 15 minutes to dry the mask, you can add two pieces of cucumber on the eyes. Rinse with warm water, then cold water and leave dry.
Oatmeal mask (for oily skin)
Mix two tablespoons of unprocessed oats with a medication spoon of salt (baking powder - baking soda), then add a little water to make it more dense. Apply through circle on moisture the skin then rinse with warm water.
Lemon juice mask (for all skin types)
This mask helps reduce the dark marks on the skin. Mix half the lemon water with egg white. Then apply a thin layer on the surface. When dry, it will be a little bit hard, leave it overnight then rinse with warm water in the morning.
Banana and yogurt mask (for dry skin)
Crushed 1 / 4 ripe banana, then mix with half cup of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey. Apply a thin layer on face and leave for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Your skin will be moisturized and smooth. -
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I love making my own facial masks, its so fun. I have a D.I.Y post on my blog about a honey & brown sugar mask. I think I might try out your mask soon, great post! http://www.roros-world.com -
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i didn't know pumpkin was so good for your skin, i want to try this out!
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If your looking for a mask suggestion try this out, http://www.amazon.com/Bentonite-Clay-Montmorillinite-Starwest-Botanicals/dp/B002DXZIOU/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357763915&sr=1-5&keywords=bentonite+clay
Mix two tbs of this with tbs with yogurt, and 1 tbs of honey, It also makes it a little easier to put on if you add a little bit of water to the mix. It takes 1-2 applications for you to really see a difference, I use it once a week and my pores are healthy and I haven't seen a zit ever since I started using it. I also suggest using Organic honey and yogurt as non organic products tend to have nasty preservatives and other things that will be harmful to your skin if you use them.
As for the Pumpkin mask that is an excellent idea, I just made some so i'm going to try it out now! -
I'd love to try that but I have no idea where to get a pumpkin.
Greetings from Finland! <3
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I really like the idea of this pumpkin mask, and I have all of the ingredients right in my cabinet. The other DIY AT HOME mask that I like to do is the EGG White Mask....
Can you put up a tutorial about a pore cleansing mask? I really need that!
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