Our skin becomes dull due to many reasons like sun burns, dust and excessive pollution in the atmosphere. Therefore it is very important to be alert and cautious to cut off on your future worries which can be resultant of today’s indolence. There are ways which can help in reducing these damages by applying a simple pumpkin face mask. Pumpkin is full of natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants and hence is a medicine for damaged skin.
This pumpkin face mask can be made at home by following the steps below.
Complexity level : easy
Time taken : 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh pumpkin pulp
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon almond milk
Method
Whisk eggs
Break two eggs into a bowl and whisk it nicely. The eggs when applied on the face becomes thick after it dries and eventually binds the other contents of the mask. Hence eggs are perfect to be used in a face mask and form an essential ingredient.
Blend the pumpkin into puree
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into 1 inch square. Take half cup of pumpkin that you have cut, put it in a blender and process at medium pace. Blend until it is smooth and pureed.
Blend the egg, pumpkin together
Now mix the egg, two spoons of almond milk and to the pumpkin puree in the blender and blend until all the ingredients have combined. Add honey, apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice if your skin is very dry. The paste should be smooth and easy to spread after blending.
Applying the mixture
Use the mixture immediately after processing it. Apply it on your face and leave it like that for 10 minutes. Rinse and wash with warm water after the suggested time. Wash off all the particles of the mask very carefully to avoid wrinkles. Dispose the leftover mask material after you are done. It is not meant for reuse. You should always make a fresh pack for the best results.
FAQs
Can the pack be stored for another used if made in plenty?
Although you can refrigerate and use the pack again but it is advisable not to do so. This home made mask gives best results when made freshly and applied immediately after preparation. It is a quick process, and you can prepare the mixture side by side while working in the kitchen.
Quick tips
- If you do not have a blender, you can mash the pumpkin by hand and then whisk it together with the mixture. This process takes longer time to prepare the mixture, but is equally effective.
- You should apply this mask once in a week. Your skin feels fresh and healthy after using this mask.
Things to watch out for
After you have washed off the mask from your face, apply an astringent toner to keep it effective for longer period of time. You should apply little amount of moisturizer after rinsing the mask in case your skin is very dry.