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Since it’s finally fall, let’s talk about the benefits of using pumpkin on your skin! Pumpkin is so good for you, but it’s also good ON you too!

In fact, I think pumpkin is one of the best food ingredients you can use for your skin. 

I will tell you why all based on the awesome Chemistry of pumpkin!!

The Benefits Of Using Pumpkin ON Your Skin!!

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Chemistry of Pumpkin

Each time I share a skincare post with you, I like to first share the chemistry. It is the chemistry of something that makes it useful for various things. Pumpkin has a variety of components making it beneficial for skin! Many of the reasons why pumpkin is good to eat also make it good for topical use. Let’s take a look at the top ingredients in pumpkin@

Carotenoids

The orange color of pumpkins is due to it’s high amount of carotenoids, specifically alpha-carotene and beta-carotene.  Carotenoids are so nourishing!

Vitamins

Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin C. If you remember this post from a few weeks ago , vitamin C is really great for your skin. They also contain good concentrations of vitamin A and E. Pumpkin also contains various B vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, and folate. B vitamins play an important role in skincare!

Minerals

The list of minerals found in pumpkin is extensive. There are so many beneficial minerals. The most important ones found in pumpkin are copper, zinc, and potassium. All of these are fantastic for your skin!

Enzymes

Pumpkin is full of amazing natural fruit enzymes that do so many great things for your skin. Fruit enzymes are very popular for skincare products because they really transform your skin.

What Pumpkin Does For Skin

All of these components make pumpkin so versatile for skincare!

Brightens Skin

I love pumpkin for skin because it really brightens skin texture! The vitamins it contains do a great job of brightening dark spots, pigmentation, and dullness. Pumpkin enzymes also contribute to it’s amazing brightening ability by helping with cell turnover. It also removes dead skin cells which immediately brightens dull skin.

Acne

Zinc is fantastic for acne, and pumpkin is such a good source of zinc. Pumpkin soothes acne and prevents it too.

Pore Shrinking

Like above, zinc is really good for acne, but also pores. Since pumpkin also contains B vitamins like niacin, it does wonders for your pores. Especially shrinking them!

Dry Skin

Pumpkin is good for dry skin! All the vitamins and minerals help nourish really dry skin without causing irritation.

Irritated Skin

Pumpkin is a great anti-inflammatory, so it can treat irritation on the skin. It’s also good for swelling and redness!

How to Use Pumpkin On Skin

There are so many ways to use pumpkin! You can buy some really amazing skincare products that utilize pumpkin. Some of my favorites are:

• This face mask
• This Cleanser

You can make your own pumpkin mask!

It is easy to make your own mask with pumpkin. Here is my favorite one:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup pumpkin (fresh or canned)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp honey

Directions: Mix it up, then apply to your face with a face brush. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water!

This tightens and brightens your skin!

Make a pumpkin scrub

You can also use pumpkin to make a really wonderful DIY pumpkin scrub. I love using this for my face and neck, but it is also wonderful for arms and legs too! This has numerous benefits from the pumpkin, but the sugar helps with exfoliation. I love adding coffee for the caffeine boost.

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 2-3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground coffee

Directions: Mix ingredients well. You want texture to be like a scrub, so use up to 3 tbsp of sugar. Rub in a circular motion around the face and neck. Feel free to use this anywhere on your body too! It smells so wonderful 🙂

I hope you enjoy all of these fantastic benefits of pumpkin for your skin!

 

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