Pumpkin is one of the healthiest foods that nature has given us. It contains beta-carotene, vitamins C, E, PP, B1, B2, B5, B6, as well as vitamin K, which is involved in the coagulation process. As well as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, cellulose, pectin, minerals, including calcium (Ca), potassium (K) and iron (Fe).
Useful not only the pumpkin itself, but also its seeds, which are a storehouse of high-quality and healthy oil. In addition, they contain a large amount of zinc. Thanks to this, seeds are indispensable in the fight against skin imperfections and problems, namely acne, oily dandruff, seborrhea.
The vegetable is not only actively eaten, but also used in medicine and cosmetology. For example, face masks made from it have an excellent effect. We will consider a few recipes now.
Almond Pumpkin Face Masks
You will need :
- fresh pumpkin puree;
- natural yogurt without additives;
- honey;
- ground almonds;
- olive oil.
To prepare face masks from pumpkin, you need to make mashed potatoes from this fruit. To do this, remove the peel and pulp with seeds, cut into small squares. Mash with a blender.
Add to the pumpkin 4 tbsp. l yogurt, 3 tbsp. l honey, 1/3 cup ground almonds, 1/4 teaspoon olive oil.
Mix the necessary ingredients. Use the resulting mixture for skin care.
The mask acts most effectively in a humid, warm atmosphere, so it is advisable to sit in a warm bath or shower for five minutes. You can put a towel soaked in hot water on your face.
Remove the mask with a clean cloth.
Pumpkin anti-aging mask with milk
You will need :
- fresh pumpkin puree;
- 2/3 cups of fat milk;
- one yolk.
Add egg yolk and milk to pumpkin puree , mix. The mask is ready to use. Use it to nourish the skin of the neck and face. After 20 minutes, rinse with soft water.
Pumpkin mask with apple
You will need :
- puree from one apple;
- 5 tbsp. l pumpkin puree;
- 2 tbsp. l milk powder;
- 1 tbsp. l honey.
Keep this mask on your face for five to six minutes.
Wrinkle Pumpkin Mask
A mask obtained by mixing 2/3 cups of chopped papaya, 1 tbsp. Will help protect your skin from wrinkles and make it smooth and silky. l mashed pumpkin, and 1 beaten egg. It is recommended to keep such a mask for 10 minutes.
Dark Spot Pumpkin Mask
You will need :
- 1 tbsp. l pumpkin puree;
- 1 tsp. lemon juice, honey and vitamin E (oil).
Mix the ingredients, apply a thin layer on the face. 15 minutes - and you can enjoy the result.
Cinnamon Pumpkin Face Masks
You will need :
- ½ tsp. milk, honey;
- quarter tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin puree.
Mix the necessary ingredients, apply on the face and massage the skin with lightly pressing circular movements of the fingertips for a minute. Leave the mask on for another 10 minutes and rinse off with soft water.
Almond Pumpkin Face Scrub
You will need :
- 4 tbsp. l pumpkin puree;
- 2 tbsp. l yogurt without additives;
- 1 tbsp. l chopped almonds.
Also, as a scrub, you can use pumpkin puree mixed with a small amount of sea salt or granulated sugar.
Use this miracle fruit not only for healing the body, but also for rejuvenation! The proposed pumpkin face masks will help you shine!