We are in the pumpkin season, so it is time to take advantage of all its beneficial properties for the skin and prepare a fantastic homemade pumpkin facial mask. We tell you how to do it at EllaHoy.
Today we have for you one of the most interesting beauty home remedies tutorials for your skin. Surely you already know all the nutritional properties of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds, but perhaps what you did not know are its beauty properties. Pumpkin is an effective product for sensitive skin and contains a multitude of vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes that help regenerate the skin. That is why we have decided to tell you about all the benefits of pumpkin and the best DIY recipes for homemade pumpkin facial mask so you can make the most of it this fall.
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What skin benefits does pumpkin have?
- It is rich in zinc, so it helps purify oily skin and reduce skin blemishes. If you have many freckles and use this mask regularly, you will see how they will gradually reduce.
- The pumpkin has enzymes that help gently exfoliate the skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin because it does not contain aggressive particles.
- In addition to its high water content, it protects hyaluronic acid from the skin area, thus ensuring proper hydration that helps mitigate expression lines. Using this pumpkin mask will help you combat dry skin and keep it properly hydrated.
- It stimulates the regeneration of the skin, because it helps the production of collagen and elastin, making it a very effective wrinkle treatment.
- Its high content of vitamin E and vitamin T (Torulitin) helps to eliminate bacteria and impurities that generate acne, making it highly suitable for anti-acne treatments.
- It is also a natural anti-inflammatory, so it is used for inflamed areas of the face such as eye bags.
- In addition, the application of this pumpkin mask helps reduce skin shine.
Make your own pumpkin face mask
We have selected 4 types of masks depending on the desired effect and your skin type. We recommend preparing it with the pulp of the raw and ripe pumpkin, but you can also boil the pumpkin for a short time to soften it.
Pumpkin face mask for dry or dehydrated skin
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin or pumpkin pulp
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of jojoba or argan oil (choice)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of milk
Mix the pumpkin, olive oil, jojoba or argan oil and the tablespoon of honey well. You can help with the mixer if you chose the raw pumpkin option. Once everything is well mixed, add a teaspoon of milk and mix well so that it is a creamy and homogeneous consistency. Apply to a clean face for 15 minutes and after removing it with warm or cold water, apply your usual moisturizer.
Anti-acne pumpkin face mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin pulp
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Mix with the mixer or with a fork if the pumpkin has been cooked. Apply 15 minutes on the previously washed face and after removing with plenty of warm or cold water, apply your usual moisturizer.
Pumpkin anti-wrinkle mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin pulp
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Mix all the ingredients very well with the mixer and apply the mask on the clean face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm or cold water and apply your usual moisturizer.
Pumpkin facial mask for normal skin
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin pulp
- 1 yogurt
Mix the ingredients well and apply it as in the previous cases, with a clean face for 15 minutes. Remember to always apply your usual moisturizer after the treatment.
Tip: For the eye bags, use the crushed pumpkin without adding anything else.