Make your own Pumpkin Moisturizer

The end of autumn is the perfect time to take advantage of pumpkin’s amazing skin care benefits. To celebrate, why not have a pumpkin-themed, spa-at-home party this fall season and indulge?

According to the International Dermal Institute for Skin Care Therapy, pumpkins offer the following benefits to our skin:

  • Help promote cell “turnover” or regrowth
  • Smoothens skin
  • Brightens skin
  • Adds a dose of acne fighting zinc
  • High in fatty acids and vitamin E

Read more about pumpkin benefits to your skin and hair

Whether they’re a puree or an oil, pumpkin-based natural products can help most skin types! How awesome is that?! Read on to see a few ideas for incorporating pumpkin into your fall skin care routine.

Whip Up Homemade Pumpkin Puree Moisturizers

First, just note that moisturizers as fresh as this need to be made in small or shareable batches because they will get moldy. They should be stored in the fridge, too.

Check out this easy recipe from the Vegan Beauty Review:

Pumpkin Body Moisturizer

Mix together:

  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin /pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Use and enjoy!