the daily indulgences

’tis the season to use harvest foods for your precious skin.

This stuff feels and smells as good as it looks. I finally tried this DIY mask and was pleased with the results. This concoction consisted of organic canned pumpkin, organic honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. My skin felt clean, fresh, and hopefully by using this twice a week, will help brighten my complexion. Best of all, I love that amazing smell of pumpkin pie… on my face!

Beneficial Ingredient Breakdown

Pumpkin - Known for it’s fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids, pumpkin is known to be beneficial to the skin by brightening and smoothing as well as increasing cell turnover. Pumpkin is also loaded with Vitamin A and C, which helps boost collagen production and prevent signs of aging. Ideal for dull and acne prone skin.

Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon helps bring blood to the surface of the skin, causing a more plump appearance. This is also beneficial to acne prone skin as well.

Honey - Honey is a natural antioxidant and anti-microbial which means it helps protect the skin from sun damage and other harmful pollutants that affect dull and dry. Honey is also known to treat acne, promotes healing wounds, and moisturizes skin by creating a natural barrier against the skin.

Lemon Juice - This mildly acidic juice is known to diminish scars and age spots. This helps prevent acne as well as heal acne scars and even minimize blackheads.

INGREDIENTS:

• Organic Canned Pumpkin (Fresh pumpkin is welcome!)
• Organic honey (If you really want to be fancy, use Manuka Honey)
• Freshly squeed lemon juice
• Ground cinnamon

Take a dollop of pumpkin and place in a small, microwaveable bowl. Heat it for about 10 seconds until it’s warm. Use a small spatula or fork and mix in about 1 tblsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Mix well and apply to freshly washed face. Beauty tip: I find it more effective applying masks post shower or when your skin has had a chance for the pores to open up. 
Keep this mask on for about 15 minutes and gently rinse with warm water. I like to use the “chunks” to gently exfoliate my skin as well.