By Cait Johnson, author of Witch in the Kitchen (Inner Traditions, 2001).
http://www.care2.com/
Ever get annoyed at the pumpkin puree left over from recipes that don’t use the whole can? Now there is something sublime you can do with it: whip up this luscious body butter, a beta-carotene feast to Moisturize, nourish, and smooth your skin.
Pumpkin Body Butter is easy to make, smells absolutely heavenly and does simply divine things for your skin. Pumpkins: they’re not just for pie anymore!
Pumpkin puree has enzymes and Antioxidants that offer results similar to gentle alpha hydroxy action: it removes dead dull cells, while its beta-carotene-rich Antioxidants nourish your skin. Coconut solids are a lovely natural Moisturizer, and ground Cinnamon is gently warming, stimulating, and Antibacterial.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, preferably Organic
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Apply generously to clean skin (standing or sitting on a towel, if you like), massaging gently to work well into the skin.
Allow to remain on for 10 minutes or so, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Natural Skin Care Based on Science
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. What you put on it can have a profound impact on your overall health over the long term. That’s why every ingredient in your skincare product needs to be carefully chosen … to feed your skin with essential nutrients.
Did you know that many skincare products contain only tiny amounts of certain active ingredients, just so they can add them to the label? Or that many popular and expensive skincare products can actually damage your skin?
Isn’t it time to learn more about what a truly effective
Skin Care Line
SHOULD do and SHOULD contain?
