‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin, but it shouldn’t stop at just carving them up for Halloween or drinking pumpkin chai. Pumpkin is packed with skin-nourishing vitamins, antioxidants, and zinc that makes it perfect year round to protect your skin from wrinkles and age spots. Try this simple DIY mask once a week to to get smooth, firm skin.
Ingredients
1/4 cup pumpkin
1 egg
Honey (optional)
Apple cider or cranberry juice (optional)
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Directions
1. Whisk together the egg and pumpkin puree.
2. If you have oily skin, add just a few splashes of cranberry juice or cider as an astringent. If your skin is dry, add a few teaspoons of honey. The antibacterial properties of honey will help prevent breakouts. Honey will also help keep your skin moist.
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3. Apply the mixture to your face and let sit 15-20. Rinse.
If you don’t happen to have a fresh pumpkin around, you can conveniently purchase canned pumpkin puree from the store.
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