4 Ways Your Pumpkin Can Make You Prettier

Pumpkins are more than a delicious flavor for lattes and baked goods. They're packed with vitamins and antioxidants that nourish your skin, body, and hair—making the seasonally appropriate squash just the ingredient your fall beauty DIY needs. Get your pumpkin fix, minus the calories, with these recipes.

Click through to see four pumpkin-inspired DIYs for your hair, skin, and body.

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  1. It Can Give You Shinier Hair

  
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  Pumpkin is rich in potassium and vitamin A, making it especially great for restoring damaged, dry hair (especially when it’s combined with ultra-moisturizing honey).

  You'll need:

  2 cups cooked pumpkin
  1 tablespoon honey
  1 tablespoon coconut oil
  1 tablespoon unflavored yogurt 

  Puree the pumpkin and yogurt, then mix in the coconut oil and honey. Evenly cover your hair from roots to ends, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse out the mixture, and then shampoo to ensure no residue is left. 
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  2. It Can Help You Get Your Glow On

  
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  Apple is loaded with exfoliating enzymes, boosting the brightening effects of the AHAs in the pumpkin. Milk also dissolves skin cells, helping to de-clog pores. And the cinnamon isn't just for smell; the spice stimulates blood flow for a glowing complexion, and also has antiseptic properties.

  You'll need:
  1/2 green apple
  1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  1 tablespoon mild
  1 tablespoon honey
  Dash of cinnamon

  Peel and chop the apple, and add it to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth, then pat the mixture evenly over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Use a warm, wet washcloth to remove. 
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  3. It Can Make Your Skin Buttery-Soft

  
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  Your basic DIY exfoliating brown sugar scrub gets a seasonal update with pumpkin puree and a touch of cinnamon.

  You'll need:
  1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  1/2 cup brown sugar
  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  1 tablespoon honey
  Dash of cinnamon

  Mix all the ingredients together, hop in the shower, and scrub away. For extra exfoliation (or if you're really craving a pumpkin spice latte), you can add in 1/4 cup of coffee grounds. 
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  4. It Can Kick Dryness and Sun Damage to the Curb

  
  PHOTO: Delighted Mama
  Pumpkin is packed with vitamins A, C, and E, which soften skin, help protect it from sun damage, and fight wrinkles, respectively. Honey is a natural humectant and antimicrobial, meaning it restores moisture to your skin and can even help clear up breakouts. 

  You'll need:
  2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  1/2 teaspoon organic honey
  1/2 teaspoon milk

  Mix all ingredients together, then evenly smooth over your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes, and rinse off with warm water.