Vitamin E

*DIY* Fruit Facial Friday: Pumpkin

Pumpkin makes an excellent ingredient for a homemade facial because it is rich in nutrients like Vitamins E & C and the mineral Zinc. When used in facial masks it helps Moisten and Tone the skin.

[ Related: Watermelon Fruit Facial ]

Some of you may be thinking that a Pumpkin is technically a Squash- not a Fruit. Well since a Pumpkin does grow on a vine, i’ve deemed it Fruit Facial Friday worthy

*Don’t forget to watch my Prep Video before trying any of my Fruit Facials!

Ingredients:

2 Tbs of Pumpkin Puree

1 Tbs Olive Oil

(and/ or)

1 Egg White

[ Be Sure to Try My Avocado Fruit Facial ]

Instructions:

Simply mix ingredients together and apply to face and neck area. Be sure to apply an even layer. After about 15 to 20 minutes, rinse your skin with luke warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

Follow up with your favorite moisturizer and enjoy!

St. Ives Daily Hydrating Body Lotion Review

I purchase lotion like most girls purchase nail polish. This might be surprising considering how sensitive my skin is, but I love to use lotion and i’ve been shopping for natural brands for years now.

I was at my local CVS store a few weeks ago and decided to take a gander in the skincare isle. It’s always nice when you can find drugstore brands you like for a fraction of the high-end brand cost. With the large selection there I sifted through many brands. Everything from Aveeno to Dove.

[Related: How-To Stay Hydrated this Summer]

I came across this St. Ives lotion and decided to give it a try. It has Vitamin E and had a fairly natural ingredients list compared to the other brands. As a bonus the bottle was 21oz and less money than many other, more expensive brands. Here’s what I thought about this: