Fruits and vegetables are nature’s best gifts to humanity, both for health and beauty. Fruits and vegetables have been a part of a daily skincare routine from ancient times. Pumpkin is one such vegetable, which packs a punch of benefits for the skin. It gives your skin a healthy dose of nutrients and nourishes it, providing an effective solution for all your skin problems. Here in this article, we will discuss the benefits of pumpkin face packs for the skin along with the seven best DIY pumpkin face packs that can be tried at home.
Benefits Of Pumpkin Face Packs For The Skin:
Fruits and vegetables have excellent benefits, not only for the skin but for the whole body. Here we will discuss the benefits of pumpkin face pack for the skin.
- For Oily Skin: Zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E help regulate sebum production from the skin. It removes obnoxious, extra oily skin patches. Vitamin A prevents scarring of the skin and cures dryness.
- For Dry Skin: Pumpkin seed oil is rich in magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants. This way, the pumpkin fruit packs help in preventing skin aging.(1)
- Anti-Aging Benefits: The vitamin C and beta-carotene in pumpkin combat free radicals effectively and counteracts UV damage to the skin.
- Treats Acne: Pumpkin has essential nutrients like zinc, potassium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, etc., which help in regulating oil production and fight acne. Vitamin E and A also prevent scarring and moisturize the skin.
- Treats Blemishes And Dark Spots: Omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, potassium, and magnesium are present in rich quantities in the face packs. Vitamin C, along with all these, helps in; lightening the skin tone and treats blemishes, and lends a healthy glow to the skin.
- Promotes Hair Growth: Pumpkin contains folate, zinc, potassium, and vitamins and minerals, which stimulate hair growth by increasing blood circulation.
7 Best Homemade Pumpkin Face Packs:
We all know that eating pumpkin daily can keep us healthy and boost the immune system. The face packs made from the pumpkin also benefit the skin and face in various ways. Read the article below for some of the best homemade pumpkin face packs that can be tried.
1. Cinnamon And Pumpkin Face Pack For Normal Skin:
Pumpkin has Vitamin C and A in abundant amounts, and the enzymes present in it fade the dark spots and cure skin impurities. Pumpkin, along with cinnamon, acts as an exfoliator and dissolves dead skin cells to reveal fresh young skin. Cinnamon improves blood circulation to the skin, adding moisture and nourishing the skin. It also helps fighting acne with its antimicrobial properties.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 small pumpkin piece
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Peel the pumpkin piece and extract fresh juice from it in the blender.
- Combine with the cinnamon powder and mix properly to form a smooth paste.
- Massage this paste over your face and neck in gentle circular motions. Leave it on to dry for half an hour.
- Clean off the mask by washing with lukewarm water.
- Apply a gentle moisturizer to the skin afterwards to prevent irritation and redness of the skin.
Precautions:
- Please do a patch test with cinnamon powder first, as it is known to irritate sensitive skin.
2. Egg And Pumpkin Face Pack For Acne-Prone Sensitive Skin:
The egg is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals which nourish the skin and keep it hydrated. It has astringent properties which tighten the skin pores and regulate sebum production. Pumpkin is a house for Vitamin C, E, and A, essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids to treat acne. In addition, vitamin C protects the skin from free radical damage and makes it look fresh and rejuvenated.
Ingredients Required:
- 1dragon fruit
- Some yoghurt
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Remove the pulp from the pumpkin and squeeze the fruit into a paste.
- Add the whole egg and mix it properly to form a smooth paste.
- Massage this paste all over the face and neck and leave it on to dry for 30 minutes.
- Gently peel off the mask and wash the face with cold water.
- Apply this mask every week for the best results.
Precautions:
- Before trying out this egg and pumpkin mask, do a patch test for pumpkin and egg well in advance to look for any allergies.
3. Cream And Pumpkin Face Pack For Dry Skin:
Pumpkin is a treasure trove of nutrients like zinc, vitamins C, A, and E, all of which nourish the skin and protect it from drying up. It is rich in antioxidants and protects the skin from free radical damage and moisturizes it. The cream has been used in face packs for ages and deeply hydrates the skin to provide a natural dewy glow to the skin.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 tbsp of cream
- 1 small piece of pumpkin
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Peel the pumpkin and mash into a pulp, add cream to this pulp.
- Mix thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
- Gently massage this paste all over the face and neck, and allow it to dry for at least 30-40 minutes.
- Peel the mask off gently and rinse your face with cold water.
Precautions:
- Go easy on the cream if you have extremely oily acne-prone skin as it aggravates oiliness.
4. Lemon And Pumpkin Face Pack For Oily Skin:
Lemon is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from oxidative skin damage and also effectively lightens the complexion. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, and A, zinc, potassium, folate, niacin, etc., which nourish the skin well. It also has astringent properties which soak up the excess oil and prevents acne formation.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 small piece of pumpkin
- 1teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of rose water
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Peel the pumpkin skin and mash it into a pulp. Add lemon juice and rose water to the mashed paste.
- Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick paste.
- Apply this paste all over the face and neck on clean, dry skin. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently cleanse the mask off with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser and pat dry.
- For best results, apply this mask 2 times a week.
Precautions:
- Lemon is sometimes harsh to sensitive skin. It is recommended to perform a skin patch test before applying it on the face.
5. Banana And Pumpkin For Cellulite Scrub:
Pumpkin is a great way to banish cellulite from the thighs and buttocks effectively. It exfoliates the skin, nourishes it to a great extent, and scrubs off the dead skin cells effectively. Banana is rich in vitamin A and potassium and contains fruit enzymes, all of which are beneficial to reduce cellulite when used along with pumpkin. Coffee is an excellent scrub and effective in reducing cellulite.
Ingredients Required:
- One tablespoon of mashed banana
- One teaspoon of pumpkin juice
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee.
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Take one tablespoon of banana pulp and mix one teaspoon of pumpkin juice and ground coffee powder and mix well to form a smooth paste.
- Apply this smooth paste on the area with cellulite, scrub for 10-15minutes and let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes.
- Clean the scrub off thoroughly with water and pat dry.
- For best results, use this scrub to get rid of cellulite every alternate day.
6. Pumpkin Seeds Face Pack:
Though these tiny seeds do not look promising from the outside, they have numerous benefits for the skin and body. The seeds are rich in zinc, magnesium, copper, phytosterols, and several antioxidants. All these prevent acne, fight free radical damage to the skin, soak up excess oil, and prevent signs of aging on the skin.
Ingredients Required:
- One tablespoon of pumpkin seeds
- One teaspoon of rosewater (if needed)
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Blend the seeds to form a pulp. Add rosewater to this pulp to dilute the mixture if required.
- Massage this face pack all over your face and neck and leave it on for half an hour.
- Clean the face mask off your face thoroughly with cold water and pat dry.
7. Pumpkin, Apple Cider Vinegar Face Pack:
Pumpkin contains alpha-hydroxy acids and fruits enzymes, which naturally exfoliate the dead skin cells and rejuvenate the skin. The apple cider vinegar, nutmeg, and honey cleanse the pores, prevent acne and blackheads, and provide a natural glow to the skin.
Ingredients Required:
- Mashed pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1teaspoon of honey
- 1 pinch of nutmeg powder
How To Prepare And Apply:
- Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to mashed pumpkin in a bowl.
- Add one tablespoon of honey and nutmeg powder to this mixture and mix well to form a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste all over the face and neck gently and leave it to sit on for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash the face with warm water to rinse off the face mask and pat dry.
- Apply a moisturizer to avoid any irritation or redness.
Precautions:
- Always do a patch test before using ACV or nutmeg for the first time, as this may cause allergies on the skin.
Final Thoughts:
There are numerous reasons why you need to include pumpkins in your daily skincare routine. Pumpkin is a superfood for the skin, both orally and topically, and helps treat various skin problems effectively. Hope you loved the DIY pumpkin face masks we have whipped up for you. Try them and get a luminous glow to your skin, which you can flaunt with pride. Do let us know which face mask you loved the most !!
