How to beautify yourself with pumpkin ?
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When we ask about favorite foods and veggies,the least vote goes to a big sized vegetable pumpkin.In india,we often called it "Kaddu".Although,pumpkin vegetables and curry,koftas,cakes,cupcakes,
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It contains antioxidants, retinoic acid, beta carotene and Vitamins A,C,E.
It contains the rich minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and the vitamins like folates, vitamin B-6 and niacin improves the health of the skin. Apart from the pumpkin paste, pumpkin seeds comprises of proteins, vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and rich minerals.People don't know about it's nutritional values and hence,it is always neglected as vegetable.
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Apart from good nutritional diet, pumpkin is also very good for skin health and hair health.Yes,You can use pumpkin for skincare and healthcare.Let us explore some of the face packs and masks with pumpkin that will make you look beautiful with flawless skin.
There are many fruits and vegetables that are used to make face masks and packs. Most common among them are cucumber, potato, tomato, papaya, strawberries, mangoes, carrots etc. We will discuss them later.But today we will only talk about pumpkin which has always been an under rated vegetable to eat and also in the beauty regime. It has recently been proven that pumpkin makes a perfect pack for all types of skin.
The vitamins and nutrients in pumpkin promote a beautiful, healthy, soft and bright skin. It has exfoliating properties that removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Several face packs and masks can be made using pumpkin. It has also been a beneficial ingredient in hair care to prevent hair fall and increase hair growth.
Benefits of pumpkin on the skin
The fruit enzymes in pumpkin helps in increase in the production of skin cells which in turn makes the skin smooth and clear.
Vitamin C and A in pumpkin enhance the production of collagen in order to prevent the signs of aging.
Pumpkin seeds with zinc help to control the hormone level and oil production and help in curing acne problems.
Vitamin C and A in pumpkin enhance the production of collagen in order to prevent the signs of aging.
Pumpkin seeds with zinc help to control the hormone level and oil production and help in curing acne problems.
The seeds of pumpkin are high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which controls the production of oil.That's why it works wonders on an oily skin.
Pumpkin pack is excellent in treating dull complexion, aging/wrinkles and dark spots.
Pumpkin benefits the skin by lightening sun tan and sunburn
Pumpkin benefits the skin by lightening sun tan and sunburn
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Here are various pumpkin packs you can easily make at your home and apply on your skin.
To make any pack,you need to make puree of fresh pumpkim( if available) or you can take it out from your refrigerator in which it is waiting for it's turn to be cooked.
There are two methods to make pumpkin puree.
First,just take fresh pumpkin and cut it into pieces.Now,put it in your mixer jar and grind it.Your pumpkin puree is ready.It's so easy! !!
In second method, take a pumpkin and make them pieces, boil them and smash it to prepare a thick puree. This puree can be used in many face packs and it reacts well for all skin types.
๐ 1. Face pack I
Take the two tablespoon of puree and then add one tbsp of olive oil in it.You can also add honey to it.Apply it on your face.Let it sit for about 15minutes and then rinse it with normal water.Pat dry your face and apply moisturiser.Always remember to do allergy taste before using it.Because if you are allergic to it,it can cause irritation.So,doing allergy taste or patch taste before applying any skincare and haircare product is a good habit.
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| Add olive oil and honey to pumpkin puree.Apply it to your skin |
๐ 2. Face pack II
Take two tablespoons of pumpkin puree in a bowl and add two tablespoons of malai which we call cream also and add little amount of honey to it. Whipped cream or Malai is rich in alpha-hydroxy acid and is having the moisturizing property.Now,add 4 tablespoons of sugar to the above mixture. Sugar peels off the dead cells in the skin along with the oiliness coated on the skin.Sugar is a very good exfoliator. Mix them to make a fine paste.Apply it on your face.Do a little massage in circular motion towards upward direction.Wait for 15-20minutes and wash the face with luke warm water.
๐ 3.Body sugar scrub
Exfoliating your skin makes it look younger and beautiful.It decreases fine lines and wrinkles however,over exfoliation can reverse the action.So,it is good to exfoliate once or twice in a week.If your skin is in need of exfoliation, pumpkin makes a fantastic base for a sugar scrub. Mix together equal parts pumpkin puree and olive oil and add enough sugar until you have a thick paste.You don't need to dissolve sugar fully as it needs scrub texture.Apply as body scrub.Gently rub and massage all over with hands.You can also take a washcloth or loofah to do so, after it,take a shower,rinse then dry as usual.๐ 4. Pumpkin Body butter
This resembles to the face pack as mentioned above in face pack 1.Mix equal parts pumpkin puree and coconut oil and bring it in the shower with you. Apply it all over and take a shower , then rinse off.Dry yourself gently, enjoy your soft skin.
๐ 5. Basic facial mask (all skin types)
This recipe is from dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain via Huffington Post: Mix together one cup of pumpkin, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one tablespoon of honey and a half cup of yogurt. (The sugar and yogurt are to exfoliate, the honey is a humectant.) Spread on to your face and let sit for 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.๐ 6. For soft & pink lips
Mix 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin puree with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon fine sugar. Rub on lips and massage gently to gently exfoliate and moisturize.
๐ 7. To add shine & luster to your hair
For great shine and luster, make a pumpkin hair mask by mixing together one cup of pumpkin with one-half cup plain yogurt/curd and one tablespoon of honey. Mush it into your scalp and out to the ends of your hair and wrap your head with a shower cap or towel; let sit for up to 30 minutes. Cleanse hair as usual.๐ 8. For soft feet & pedicure
Take 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and combine with a whole egg and a teaspoon of honey.If you don't want to use egg as i do then add olive oil into it.Massage your feet and ankles and then wrap in plastic or throw on a pair of old socks. Let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.๐ 9. Foot scrub and to treat heels
Mix together 1/2 cup pumpkin puree with 2 tablespoons olive oil and enough salt to make a paste. Over the tub, apply it on to your feet and massage well, paying special attention to heels and other dry areas. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.๐ 10. For soft and beautiful hands
Hands get so ignored as feet but pumpkin can do wonders to them too ! Give them a treat by mixing together 1/4 cup pumpkin puree with 1 teaspoon almond or olive oil and 1 teaspoon of honey. Massage the mixture into your hands over the sink then rinse with warm water.
๐ 11.Face pack III
You can take two tablespoons of pumpkin puree and add one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of cinnamon sticks powder which is also called 'dalchini' in hindi and is a spice used to kitchen to add flavor to the food.Then add one tablespoon of milk to it.Mix all the above ingredients and form a smooth paste and dab it over the face.
wash your face with lukewarm water.
This face pack is very good for sensitive skin.
๐ 12.Face mask
Before applying it,steam your face as for the easy absorption of the vitamins of any face pack it is necessary to steam the face.Steam will open the pores of the skin.After giving steam to the face, wash it with face wash and apply the face pack that is given below.
Take one tablespoon of pumpkin puree, add half spoon of yogurt, half spoon of honey and almond paste ( Paste from 3 almonds) in it. Scrub with the paste and wash it after 20 minutes with luke warm water.
๐ 13. For oily skin
Pumpkin contains alpha hydroxy acids.They are very beneficial for the skin.Combine 1/4 cup pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a whole egg.You can use olive oil or castor oil instead of egg.Mix the ingredients until smooth paste and apply to face. Leave on for 20 minutes, rinse, and pat dry.๐ 14. For dry skin
You can combine 1/4 cup pumpkin puree with 1 teaspoon olive oil,1 teaspoon honey and a whole egg.Skip egg if you don't want to use it or don't like it.Instead you can add castor oil or curd/yogurt/full creammilk. Mix all the ingredients and apply it to your face. Leave on for 20 minutes, rinse, and pat dry.
๐ 15. Face pack for oily skin
Use this face pack to have a relief from problems due to oily skin. Oily skin gets wrinkles late but they are more pimple and acne prone.Just mix one tablespoon pumpkin puree, one tablespoon ACV and one tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Mix them all with out having any lumps and scrub it massaging all over the face in circular motion.Let it dry.Give it a wash with luke warm water.
๐ 16. For glowing skin
Take an egg/olive oil/castor oil/almond oil/fresh cream and (separate the egg white if using it), add one tablespoon of pumpkin puree and one tablespoon of milk to it. Mix them to form a spreadable paste.Apply the mixture to your face and rinse off after 20 minutes.
๐ 17. For acne scars and marks
Get an egg(Or milk cream and olive oil) and take the white from egg if using it, add one tablespoon of pumpkin puree and mix well.Dab it over the face.Let is sit.After drying rinse it well with chilled water.
๐ 18. For skin brightening
Take pumpkin puree, fresh lemon and vitamin E capsules.In pumpkin puree squeeze few drops of fresh lemon juice and add 2 capsules of vitamin E.Now, apply it on your face and rinse it off after 20 minutes.
๐ 19. For clear skin
Mix Pumpkin puree with oatmeal and honey.Apply it on your face. Rinse it after it gets dry.๐ 20. For skin whitening
Mix pumpkin puree with rice flour and turmeric powder.Add milk to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face with the fingertips and leave it for 20 minutes to let it dry.Wash it off with water gently.๐ 21.Anti ageing face pack
Pumpkin face pack with red lentil powder also known as masoor ki daal in hindi and curd makes an excellent anti aging pack. It is a good for mature skin because it helps in delaying the process of ageing. It is also a perfect method to get rid of the excess or unwanted facial hair. Make a paste with pumpkin puree, red lentil powder and curd and apply on the face. Leave it to dry and then remove with water using circular movements of the finger.๐ 22. Facial pack
Mix pumpkin puree with some mashed pineapple and mashed apple pieces or pureed apple.Once you have a homogeneous paste, apply this pack on your face and neck. Rinse it off with cold water once dry. This pack helps cleanse and moisturize the skin.๐ 23. To treat uneven skin and fade stretch marks
Banana and pumpkin face pack acts as a good cellulite scrub that stimulates the flow of blood and increases the production of collagen. Mix banana puree, pumpkin puree little honey and a spoon of sugar to make a fine paste. Apply it on the face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes to dry.You can also apply on the affected area where you have stretch marks.Scrub it with finger tips in circular motion and wash it off.
๐ 24. For beautiful skin
Pumpkin papaya mask serves as mild scrub to exfoliate the dead skin cells.Mix mashed papaya and pumpkin pumpkin puree. Add the egg/olive oil/milkcream into the mixture. Apply it on the face and neck avoiding the eyes and lips/mouth area. Leave the mask for 10 minutes then clean it off with lukewarm water.๐ 25. For skin cleansing & lightening
Just massage pumpkin puree daily on your face & neck area for 10 minutes before taking a bath daily and you will see the difference.
๐ 26. For fairness
Make a paste using sandalwood powder and pumpkin puree.Add few drops of honey to it. Apply the mixture on the face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash the face with cold water.This will helps in giving skin fairer look by it's skin lightening property and it will also fade away scars.๐ 27. For skin moisturizing
Take a fresh pumpkin puree and add a teaspoon of honey to it.Mix it well and apply all over your face and neck portion gently.Rub gently and let it sit and then rinse it well.
๐ 28. For tan removal
Take pumpkin puree and add Potato pulp or puree in it.You can take potato and put in mixer jar and grind it to get puree.You can put both pumpkin and potato chunks in mixer jar and grind and blend it simultaneously to get a combined paste.Now,add few drops of lemon juice into it.One thing to note here,make this mixture when you are just going to apply because potato changes it's colour in contact with air.Let it dry for 20 minutes and then wash it away with lukewarm water.
๐ 29. To get rid of dirt
Take 4-5 tbsp of pumpkin puree and add 2 tbsp of gram flour or besan to it.Mix it really well and apply it all over your face skin. Do not leave your neck as well. Wait till it completely dries. Then wash it with normal water.This is very good for the skin which is daily exposed to sun,dirt and pollution.
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Author ~ Swatti Sharrma ร
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Disclaimer - This blog is not intended to advice or prescription.It doesn't guarantee or claim any favorable change after using products and tips.Results vary from person to person.Use tips and products on your own risk because it depends on skin type and health conditions.Always do patch test or allergy test before using any product or tip.Keep yourself aware about allergens to which you are allergic.Use products and tips on your own wisdom.
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