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Although this time of year we mostly see them carved with a candle stuck in them, pumpkins can serve a much bigger purpose. They are a good source of vitamin C and B, and are full of protective antioxidants and minerals. Aside from eating pumpkin, you can get these same health benefits by applying it to your skin and hair. Pumpkin puree is readily available year round but it’s in full force now. Below are some great ideas to incorporate pumpkin into your beauty regime. Happy Halloween!

pumpkin spice lip scrub

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (softened)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix all the ingredients together. Apply with fingers and massage lips, wipe or lick off (it’s delicious). Store in a small mason jar and keep refrigerated. Stir before you use it again.

pumpkin conditioning hair mask

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Whisk all the ingredients together. Apply a thick layer to all of your hair. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse. Keep any remaining mask in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

pumpkin honey face mask

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
  • Splash of olive oil

Whisk ingredients together. Apply a thin layer to your face and neck. Let it sit for 10 minutes then rinse it off. Keep remaining mask refrigerated in a sealed container. Test a small area of skin first, before applying it to your face.