I like what Renee and others are saying about using raw pumpkin (I have a juicer - I think that would work well in this case, especially if recombining the juice with the pulp after juicing).

But around here, pumpkins become instantly scarce as of Nov. 1, which is so frustrating, as I love to cook with them throughout the cold months. I wonder how well it would freeze. And if so, should I juice/puree it before freezing, or perhaps freeze it in chunks and then puree it upon thawing?

Don't mind me ... just wondering aloud. In any case, can't wait to give it a go!

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Dear people,

I believe that there are still plenty of antioxidants and nutrients left after the pumpkin is cooked. So canned would be a convenient way if you had a bit left over. I can only think that cooked or pureed raw fresh pumpkin would be even healthier for your skin but do not doubt that the canned variety has plenty of goodness.

As for the solids from a can of coconut milk, you probably need to use the regular (not light) kind. If you allow it to sit on the shelf and open the can gently without shaking, then pour off any liquid, you'll see the thick white fatty solids remaining in the can. (Of course this is the yummiest part of the coconut milk, so unless you're seriously restricting calories I recommend mixing any left over from this recipe back into the liquid you poured off, before using it in another recipe.

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I agree. I don't know how you would puree raw pumpkin... It's too hard. Sounds like you would have to cut it up and either steam it or cook it.

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If you remove the seeds from the pulp you can squeeze out fresh pumkin juice.
You can use a cheese cloth or fine wire mesh sieve or even your hands to press out the enzymatic, nutriant rich juice.
I just washed and rinsed my face with raw pumkin pulp.
I looked radiant instantly then I massaged a layer of the juice into my skin. I din't rinse, I just let the juice absorb into my skin. My skin was soaking it in like a drink, seriously. It feels and looks so fresh.
I LOVE it.
Pumkin is my new thing for sure. I just can't see canned pumkin delivering the same results. Pumpkin has a very high water content and the pupl is the richest part. The flesh is excellent too.
I have really sensitive, dry tired skin and this is what it needs for sure.
Just save use the pulp from your jack's this halloween.

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how long does mixture last if refrigerated

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I use something similar to this in my spa. You can use raw pumpkin and just puree it in the blender or food processor. Fresh is better but canned will work in a pinch. I use raw coconut oil from the natural food store. It's awesome for all skin types. Of course, I use this as a body wrap and charge a hefty price for it. You can do it at home and get wonderful results.

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I'm in South Africa and we don't get the variety in our health shops. Can I buy organic pumpkin and then bake it or biol it ti get the puree?

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Solids from a can of milk means the part that curdles on top, the coconut cream. As one other person suggests, refrigerate after opening and it will rise to the top, harden. Use La cabeza. Jeeze!

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Can't be enzymes, they're killed by canning. Must be the coconut oil, massage and abrasion, maybe siome heat-stable part of pumpkin.

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Please someone report how it works and what is the best canned products to use. A very cheap home facial!

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