Pumpkin - one of the most useful products, whichgave us nature. It contains beta-carotene, vitamins C, E, PP, B1, B2, B5, B6, as well as vitamin K, participating in the process of blood coagulation. As well as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, cellulose, pectin, minerals, including calcium (Ca), potassium (K) and iron (Fe).
Not only the pumpkin itself is useful, but also its seeds,which are a treasure trove of high quality and healthy oil. In addition, they contain large amounts of zinc. Thanks to this, the seeds are indispensable in combating skin imperfections and problems, namely acne, oily dandruff, seborrhea.
Vegetable is not only actively used in food, but alsoused in medicine and cosmetology. For example, masks made from it have a great effect. Several recipes we now consider.
Pumpkin face masks with almonds
You will need:
- fresh pumpkin puree;
- natural yogurt without additives;
- honey;
- ground almonds;
- olive oil.
To make a pumpkin face mask, you need to mash 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 tsp olive oil.
Mix the necessary ingredients. Use the resulting mixture for skin care.
The mask acts most effectively in wetwarm atmosphere, so it is advisable to sit in a warm bath or in the shower for five minutes. You can put a towel dipped in hot water on your face.
Remove the mask with a clean cloth.
Rejuvenating mask of pumpkin with milk
You will need:
- 2/3 cup of full-fat milk;
- one yolk.
Add to the pumpkin puree egg yolk and milk, 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:
- apple puree;
- 5 tbsp. l pumpkin puree;
- 2 tbsp. l dry milk;
- 1 tbsp. l honey
Keep this mask on your face for five to six minutes.
Wrinkle Pumpkin Mask
Protect your skin from wrinkles and make it smoothand silky mask will help, obtained by mixing 2/3 cup crushed papaya, 1 tbsp. l pumpkin puree, and 1 beaten egg. Keep this mask is recommended for 10 minutes.
Pumpkin mask to fight dark spots
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.
You will need:
- to ½ tsp milk, honey;
- a quarter tsp cinnamon;
- 2 tsp. pumpkin puree.
Stir necessary ingredients, apply onface and massage the skin with gently pressing circular movements of the finger pads for a minute. Leave the mask for another 10 minutes and rinse with soft water.
Almond Pumpkin Facial Scrub
You will need:
- 4 tbsp. l pumpkin puree;
- 2 tbsp. l plain yogurt;
- 1 tbsp. l chopped almond nuts.
You can also use pumpkin puree mixed with a small amount of sea salt or granulated sugar as a scrub.
Use this wonderful fruit not only for healing the body, but also for rejuvenation! The proposed pumpkin facial masks will help you shine!
