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
- 1/2 cup solids from a can of coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 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.
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