These DIY Recipes Using Pumpkin Will Become The Real MVPs Of Your Skincare Regimen

Pretty much everyone knows that pumpkin packs a delicious, nutritious punch in some of the most famous recipes, but did you know it’s also a beauty-boosting superstar? Yes, the vitamin-rich treat is a huge hit in the skincare space, too.

Pumpkins are rich in AHAs which is key to a radiant and glowing complexion. In addition to that, the fleshy fruit contains skin-saving vitamins such as A, E, and C that help fade dark spots and fight signs of aging. A luscious layer of pumpkin face mask not only smells amazing but also works wonders in leaving your skin baby soft and smooth. So if you wish to give a hefty dose of nutrients to your skin, keep scrolling for pumpkin-infused beauty DIYs that’ll plump up your pores and give your skin a luminous glow.

These Beauty DIYs Using Pumpkin Will Leave Your Skin With A Luminous Glow

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To Get Clearer Complexion

You’ll need:

Pumpkin
Organic brown sugar
Extra virgin olive oil
Honey
Vanilla extract

Method:

Step 1: Take half a cup of pumpkin and puree it in a food processor.

Step 2: Next, add ½ a cup of brown sugar along with 1 tablespoon each of extra virgin olive oil and honey.

Step 3: Add 2 drops of vanilla extract to the mixture and blend it until you get a scrub-like consistency.

Step 4: Apply the scrub on damp skin pre-shower and gently rub to exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse off the remaining scrub in the shower. Your skin will instantly feel smoother.

To Fade Scars

You’ll need:

Pumpkin
Papaya
Egg

Method:

Step 1: Puree ½ a cup of pumpkin and one slice of papaya (with seeds removed) in a food processor. Put the puree in a bowl.

Step 2: Add 1 egg into the bowl and blend the ingredients.

Step 3: Apply the mask to a clean face. Leave it on for 8 to 10 minutes. Then, wipe off gently with a cloth and cool water. The water will neutralize the peel.

For Brighter, Tighter Skin

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You’ll need:

Pumpkin puree
Honey
Bentonite clay
Vitamin E oil

Method:

Step 1: Take half a cup of pumpkin and puree it in a food processor.

Step 2: In a bowl, add 1 teaspoon Bentonite clay along with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree.

Step 3: Blend the ingredients together with a small spoon or face mask spatula. Then, add ½ teaspoon of honey along with ⅛ teaspoon of vitamin E oil.

Step 4: Thoroughly mix until you get a mask-like consistency. This face mask recipe will give you a lit-from-within glow.

Always layer your skin with a nourishing moisturiser after taking off your face mask. We recommend using GLOW Iridescent Brightening Moisturising Cream to lock in the moisture and inject an instant dose of hydration into your skin giving you a plump-looking complexion.