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- Melissa Breyer
- November 4, 2008
- 1:00 pm
- 8 comments
If you’re using fresh pumpkin for cooking and baking–or even if you’re using canned pumpkin–save a bit for some DIY beauty tricks. Full of vitamins and exfoliating enzymes, pumpkin and figs are great for your face. If you have leftovers, it also works beautifully for a hand mask.
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoon pumpkin puree
2 figs
1 teaspoon green tea
4 teaspoons cornmeal
2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
1. In blender, puree figs with green tea and place 2 tablespoons worth of puree in medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix in pumpkin and aloe. Stir in jojoba oil and cornmeal.
2. Apply small amount of pumpkin mask to face, avoiding the eye area. Gently massage in circular motions gently buffing skin. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry with soft towel.
3. Store remaining mask covered in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Melissa Breyer
Melissa Breyer is the Senior Editor for Healthy Living. She is a writer and editor with a background in sustainable living, specializing in food, science and design. She is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic) and has edited and written for regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. Melissa lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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I do a lot of home canning, so would only do this with a chipped jar - but 'tis a fun idea.
thanks for sharing
I saw this last night. These are adorable ideas. Thank you. Love the photo to this post too.
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Can't say I'm surprised; it's not exactly a health food, is it?!
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Thanks for the article.
Thanks for the info.
Kitchen Cosmetics- got to love it!
sounds great
Tomorrow I must get the ingredients and try this!
Wow! What an idea! I'm tempted to try it. [I'll do it over Thanksgiving break, and let you know how things work out]
:)
Sounds great - I will try it tonight with my leftover pumpkins :)
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