You can make a DIY Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask with only a few ingredients at home. Pumpkin enzyme masks are often used in spas for facials and many skin care companies sell pumpkin masks for at home use. It's inexpensive and quick to mix up this DIY version. You will love all the skin nourishing benefits of pumpkin.

What Does Pumpkin Do for your Skin Topically?

Pumpkin is packed with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as Glycolic acid, that exfoliate the top layer of dead skin. These enzymes and acids also increase cellular turnover. Pumpkin also contains salicylic acid that helps to further exfoliate and helps to reduce inflammation. Other helpful ingredients that pumpkin contains are essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. Both of these help regulate sebum production.

Add Pumpkin to your Diet for More Skin Benefits

Pumpkin is high in vitamins A and C, both important for healthy skin. In fact, pumpkin has the highest content of naturally occurring vitamin A. Another important nutrient for skin is zinc. Pumpkin happens to have high zinc content as well. Vitamin A and zinc are important for those who suffer from acne.

Pumpkins also contain antioxidants, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which can neutralize free radicals. Both good for the skin and for your health.

How to Make a DIY Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask

Here's what you'll need:

2 tbsp. pumpkin puree
1 tbsp. yogurt or kefir (this cashew kefir works)
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice

Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask Recipe

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Ingredients

2 tbsp. pumpkin puree canned is fine
1 tbsp. yogurt or kefir
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

Measure and pout all the ingredients into a glass jar
Thoroughly mix with a spoon or whisk
Apply a thin layer to the face
Leave mask on for 20 minutes and rinse off. Follow with your usual moisturizer.

How long should I leave pumpkin on my face?

You can leave the DIY pumpkin enzyme face mask on for about 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off your face and moisturize as usual.

How often should you use a pumpkin enzyme mask?

A fruit enzyme mask can be used 2-4 times per week as part of your skin care routine to see the best results.

What other types of masks help to moisturize skin?

Oatmeal masks are also very hydrating for this skin. Try this one in the Holistic Mama Shop. Or for a mask that is more detoxifying and cleansing try this DIY Clay Mask Recipe.

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