Pumpkin for the skin

I was watching The Doctors a couple weeks ago and they had some wonderful recipes for a pumpkin facial and body butter. Pumpkins are everywhere this season, so it's really easy to attain these ingredients. These recipes are high in vitamins A and C and antioxidants and minerals. They will also keep your skin smooth and moisturized during the winter!

Pumpkin Facial
2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 tablespoon milk (or whipped cream if your skin is very dry)

Combine ingredients and apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

*Enzymes from the pumpkin gently exfoliate dead skin cells without scrubbing, which can break capillaries. Milk and honey attract and retain moisture.

Pumpkin Body Butter
1/2 cup cooked pumpkin puree
1/2 cup solids from a can of coconut milk (creme at the top of the can)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Spread mixture generously on skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

*Coconut creme moisturizes skin, while cinnamon brings blood and nutrients to the skin's surface, giving it a healthy glow.