I have studied herbalism for many years and enjoy using the knowledge that I have gained to create both simple and complex herbal remedies, delicious teas, tisanes and brews, and to make natural skin and hair care products. I get to share a lot of this knowledge in my weekly column on hellogiggles.com as The 21st Century Herbalist. Once a week I like to repost the column here, just in case you missed it!
Original publish date: September 27, 2012
or those of us in the northern hemisphere, Autumn is officially here! Bring on the pumpkin flavored lattes, bagels, cream cheese, muffins and any other food we can flavor with delicious pumpkin and spice flavors! Mmmm…I love it all. Along with all of those yummy foods it’s also pumpkin season for your skin. Yup, pumpkin for your skin. It is so moisturizing and packed with nutrients that help bring out the subtle glow of your skin.
Next time you’re in the grocery store or at the farmer’s market pick up a pie pumpkin and give this great body whip treatment a try. It’s a great way to pamper yourself after a long week of studying, working or before a big date. Later, as winter weather sets in and your skin starts to get a little dry, use this recipe to rehydrate your skin and even your hair.
This recipe is part of this month’s celebration of the multi-generational traditions of women. It is a classic recipe that goes back generations and uses simple, natural ingredients to soothe and moisturize your skin.
Ingredients:
- A small to medium sized pie pumpkin
- 1 c. full-fat, unflavored yogurt
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
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I am definately going to have to try this one Katie, it sounds delicious 🙂 (for my skin of course! 😉 )
Haha, a little for your skin…a little for your tummy. 😉
So great to counter the acids with the moisturizer!
Exactly!
How to describe this recipe.. deliciously simple? 😀 just the way I like it! I would never’ve come up with that, however this EVEN I could make I think, awesome skin recipe!
You could totally make this! 🙂
This sounds incredible? I have never heard of this before! Amazing!
I so glad you stopped by then! And it’s a cinch to make! 🙂
Hello there! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to
give a quick shout out and tell you I truly enjoy reading your
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Thanks for your time!
Sounds unbelievable! I’ve tried to make alot of different health products at home but I have yet to venture into a moisturizer. This one I am going to definitely try! Although I may try to substitute coconut oil for the olive oil and eat a little bit as well! Thanks!