Beautifying Pumpkin Facial

{Sigh} This lovely summer is coming quietly to a close, autumn is just around the corner, and with the turning leaves, changing weather and pumpkin patches boasting multitudes of bright dots of orange, comes along also our inevitable, dreaded changing skin.
"YEY, my skin is crispy!!", said not one woman EVER! {Haha...}

Most of us experience it as the seasons change and we stock up on extra body creams and body oils, but our faces need replenishment too. From the dewy, soft, summery skin to the drier, thirsty and tighter tone, our skin SCREAMS for pampering throughout the autumn and winter months, and what better time to post a FAV "Pumpkin Facial" that I love to create and enjoy than now?

Photo from my online gallery, www.tracywagstaffphotography.blogspot.com

I discovered this simple and fun "Autumny" {not a real word, but I am using it as it just fits} facial mask recipe while collecting others that also involve honey, yogurt, avocado and bananas on my previous post HERE.  Whichever facial you choose to create, your skin will feel AMAZING, it will look RADIANT, you will simply GLOW
- and you will smell and taste delicious too!

2 Tbsp Pumpkin {fresh or canned - I refer to use canned}
1 Tbsp plain yogurt {my favorite is FAGE Greek Yogurt}
1/2 tsp raw honey 

{Yummy Tip: Dish up a 1/2 Cup of the yogurt drizzled with some honey to enjoy while relaxing!}

Fold together ingredients and apply to skin freshly washed with warm water. You will need to allow it to set for about 10 minutes, so go sit/lie down and RELAX... have a cup of vanilla spice chai, flip through a magazine or just breathe and enjoy! After 10 minutes or so, place a moist, warm washcloth onto face for 2-3 minutes prior to removing the mask - OHHHH that feels SO nice! - the warmth activates the pumpkin's enzymes which hydrates, nourishes, replenishes and exfoliates the skin as well. Pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A which soothes irritated and dehydrated skin, and it contains zinc to heal inflammation. Yogurt contains lactic acid and enzymes that work together with the pumpkin. Raw honey - DELISH! - acts as a natural sealant, and it is one of nature's finest natural moisturizers, is full of humectants and has wonderful healing properties for the skin. Finish with your favorite moisturizer, a dash of mascara, your favorite lip color and a tousle to your hair and embrace your RADIANCE, because after all,  

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!