Pumpkin Mask [Fairness Mask]

Benefits

Pumpkin Mask for Skin Benefits

Pumpkin mask which is loaded with pumpkin enzymes, vitamin C & Honey for excellent skin renewal. It helps cleanse, clear and brighten skin by exfoliating, detoxifying and closing skin pores. Formulated with natural & organic ingredients.

Benefits of pumpkin mask are for all skin types, particularly environmentally damaged or sensitive skin. Here are the benefits of pumpkin for the skin.

1. Treatment of Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you can try a face pack by mixing 1 tablespoon of pumpkin mask with 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Apply this on damp face and leave till it dries or up to 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and then rinse with cold water. After this, you can apply an appropriate moisturizer meant for your skin type.

2. Treatment of Dry Skin

For dry skin, mix 2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin mask with ½ teaspoon honey, ¼ teaspoon milk and ¼ teaspoon heavy whipping cream. Apply this evenly on your face avoiding the eye area let it settle for 10-15 minutes. This mask exfoliates, nourishes and conditions your skin. Rinse off with warm water and apply a moisturizer meant for your skin type.

Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant and also contains beta-carotene which helps to reverse UV damage and improve skin texture. It helps to promote the production of collagen, thus improving your skin tone and elasticity. It protects the skin from radical damage which is responsible for causing wrinkles and even skin cancer.

4. Treatment of Dark Spots

To fade dark spots, prepare a face pack by mixing 1 tablespoon pumpkin mask, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil. Apply this mixture on the damp face for 30 minutes or until it dries and rinse off with lukewarm water.

5. Pumpkin Body Mask

You can prepare a refreshing body mask by mixing ½ cup cooked or canned pumpkin mask with ½ cup coconut solids and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Apply this all over your body, massaging gently. Leave this mask for about 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. This will refresh and relax your skin.

6. Treatment of Acne

Pumpkin mask is a good source of B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, B6 and folate. Niacin improves circulation, and hence, is beneficial in treating acne. And folate helps to increase circulation, which improves cell turnover and renewal.