DIY Exfoliating Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
A full moon rises on a crisp night, accompanied by a chorus of shaking leaves and the soft whistle of autumn’s wind. I feel the hairs on the back of my neck stick straight up; my body begins its transformation. Faux leather boots materialize where bare feet once were. My legs are encumbered with the soft weave of threadbare leggings. My torso thickens into a dense knit sweater. I howl into the sky; for this is the night I become...basic.
Worry not, for this transformation is only seasonal. At least that’s what I tell myself.
I would call my obsession with fall a “guilty pleasure,” but I don’t feel a shred of guilt indulging in cooler temps and warmer bevs, ya feel me? And the leaves in the Northeast? C’mon. But it’s not only the aesthetic characteristics of fall that are so damn exciting. Altogether, I feel an immense drive to be active outdoors, I tend to cook with more seasonal ingredients, and best of all, my naturally-oily skin seems to even out.
Still, that doesn’t mean I forgo my skincare routine entirely. If anything, autumn is the time I can get experimental with my routine since I’m less focused on not looking like an oil field.
So experiment, we shall! Combining my love for skincare plus the autumn season has resulted in this simple, yet refreshing Exfoliating Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. If you’re already on an autumn baking kick like my husband, you’ll most likely have these ingredients in your pantry.
EXFOLIATING PUMPKIN ENZYME MASK
What you’ll need:
One heaping tablespoon of pumpkin - canned is fine
½ tbs almond milk
½ tbs organic honey - get some from your farmer’s market if you can!
One level, unpacked tablespoon of organic brown sugar
Mix ingredients in a clean container and apply to washed face and neck. Keep the mask on for 10-15 minutes. Afterward, lightly rinse and use warm water to exfoliate. (I skipped the brown sugar this time around since I exfoliated the morning of this shoot. I know — my timing is impeccable). A bit of stinging while the mask is on is normal, but please rinse off immediately if you feel a burning sensation.
As with most DIY masks, it’s best to play around with the ingredients to find a perfect mix for your skin. No matter how much you mix it, this Exfoliating Pumpkin Enzyme Mask will leave you feeling refreshed and perky. Note: make this pumpkin mask in small batches and store it in the refrigerator! Use it within one month for best results.
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