How to Make a Halloween Facial Mask

Celebrate Halloween and prepare your skin for fall with a pumpkin facial mask. Plentiful during the Halloween season, pumpkins are high in vitamins A, C and zinc that nourish and moisturize your skin. Pumpkins also contain enzymes that gently dissolve dead layers of skin. The overall effect of a pumpkin-based Halloween facial mask is to lift away dead skin and regenerate and nourish new skin.

Things You'll Need

• Cooked or canned pumpkin
• Honey
• Milk
• Heavy whipping cream (optional)
• Apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine enough cooked or canned pumpkin to cover your face, a small amount of honey and a splash of milk. Honey is a regenerative ingredient while the milk and the pumpkin enzymes digest and lift old skin cells. The ingredients in this facial mask together exfoliate, regenerate and nourish the skin.

2. Clean your face. Apply the facial mask gently to your face in small circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Use your fingers or a small sponge.

3. Allow the mask to stay on your face for 10 to 15 minutes. Relax during this time if possible. Maximize the impact of your facial and create a spa environment with soothing music and scented candles. Rest promotes the healing process for the skin.

4. Rinse with warm water. Dry your face lightly. Use a toner or astringent to close the pores after the facial mask. Apply the appropriate moisturizer for your skin type. Enjoy the healthy glow for your Halloween celebration.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a small amount heavy whipping cream if you have dry skin.

• For oily skin, add a dash of apple cider vinegar.