Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Try a different kind of pumpkin face this year....



There are many adorable ideas out there for putting a face on a pumpkin but how about putting a pumpkin on YOUR face???.. Try this in your next bath or use this for a fun date night or girls night out!


Pumpkin Face Mask

2 T canned pumpkin NOT PUMPKIN PIE FILLING (make SURE the only ingredient is pumpkin)
(high in Vitamin A (skin healing), C (anti-oxidant) and Zinc, it will SOOTHE, moisturizes and act as a carrier, assisting the other mask ingredients to absorb deeper into the SKIN and intensifying the results)


1 t milk (or cream if your SKIN is dry)
(contain enzymes that digest SKIN cells and beta hydroxy acids that naturally help exfoliate dead SKIN, and refine the layer underneath. It makes the SKIN become SMOOTH, SHINY and not SCALY. In addition, milk also contains vitamins A and D that makes your SKIN SOFT but STRONG.)

1 t honey
(helps absorb and retain moisture SO it keeps SKIN hydrated and fresh and prevents drying. Its natural antioxidants and anti-microbial properties help to protect the SKIN from the damage of the SUN'S rays, SUPPORTS the SKIN'S ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted SKIN, leaving it feeling SILKY SOFT and SUPPLE. Honey absorbs impurities from the pores on the SKIN, making it an ideal cleansing agent. It is known that ancient beauties regularly applied a mixture of milk and honey to the face to keep the SKIN young-looking, radiant, and SMOOTH.)


1 t brown SUGAR
(exfoliates and is alpha-hydroxy rich to give you glowing SKIN.It will promote the growth of a healthier; more uniformly colored and textured SKIN. SUGAR SCRUBS have been SHOWN to STIMULATE and circulate lymph fluids, and can quickly help heal blemishes, absorb the dirt and oil from pores, and balance the natural oils in the SKIN.)


1 t PURE cranberry juice (NOT COCKTAIL)
(high in antioxidants critically important to the utilization of essential fatty acids to maintain balanced, nourished SKIN. Cranberries help to rejuvenate the SKIN and are rich in antocianos and caroteinoids, vitamin a which are the pigments responsible for its color and antioxidant properties. They are also rich in vitamin c , helping with collagen production, and delaying cellular oxidation. Cranberries will also help to delay aging SKIN.)


1 t lemon juice
(a great acne treatment and is good for the removal of blackheads, freckles and wrinkles.)


Mix all ingredients and apply to face. Leave on for 10-30 minutes and rinse.

Pumpkin Body SCRUB


1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup brown SUGAR

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

Mix and use as a full body SCRUB in tub or SHOWER!

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