The pumpkin is becoming ever more popular—not merely in the kitchen or as seasonal decor, but also for cosmetic purposes.
People are beginning to value the fruit’s regenerative properties and its abundant Vitamin A, E and potassium content.
Austrian farmwomen were known for their velvety soft hands during fall, because they spent hours removing pumpkin seeds by hand from the cut fruit.
Proper protection from the chilly fall winds
Those who try out several tasty pumpkin recipes might even spoil herself with a home-made soothing face mask, thus also averting damage from drying, chilly fall winds.
Recipe:
4 Tbsp. pure fresh pumpkin meat
1 Egg yolk
1 tbsp, pumpkin oil
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Place everything into the food processor and mix it well. Smear the puree onto the clean facial skin and let sit 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Read the Original Article in German: http://www.epochtimes.de/articles/2008/10/24/358127.html
