Are you looking for a clay mask to wake up and revitalize tired, dull skin? This beautiful, sunny, and nutritious French yellow clay glowing face mask recipe with Pumpkin and Turmeric is easy, fun to make, and has much skin beautifying and rejuvenating properties.

Cosmetic clays have many benefits for the skin, they pull out debris and impurities, mop up oil, and sweep away dead skin cells.

It is always fun to experiment with natural ingredients. Whether you want to glow in the sunlight or brighten a tired, sallow complexion in the dead of winter, adding Turmeric and Pumpkin puree can bring back the color, light, and radiance to your skin.

Recipe For French Yellow Clay Face mask With Pumkin And Turmeric.

Dry Ingredients.

• 6oz or 12 TBSP French Yellow Clay
• 1oz or 2 TBSP Pumpkin Powder
• 1oz or 2 TBSP Turmeric Powder

Liquid Ingredients For 2 TBSP Dry Mixture.

• 1/2 TSP Pumpkin Extract
• 1/2 TSP Pumpkin Seed Oil
• 1 TBSP Pumpkin Puree
• 2-4 Drops Helichrysum Essential Oil
• 3 TBSP Filtered water or Flower Water of choice
• 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar- with the mother

Mix up the dry ingredients and place them in a sealed glass jar. When ready to make up a face mask, measure out 2 TBSP of the dry ingredients and add them to the liquid ingredients.

You can make substitutions of the liquid ingredients to suit your unique skin issues and preferences. Add more or less water to get the consistency you desire.

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The Benefits Of Using French Yellow Clay face Masks On The Skin.

French Yellow Clay is very beneficial for dull skin, and although it is a gentle and mild clay, it is a beautiful clay for exfoliating the skin.

The cheerful, sunny color of French Yellow Clay comes from its varied, rich mineral composition that includes iron oxides. French clays come in many colors and have slightly different benefits due to the various minerals’ ratios.

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French yellow clay absorbs oil, pulls toxins out, and sloughs off dead, dry skin, leaving the complexion refreshed and rejuvenated like other cosmetic clays.

Use French Yellow clay when the skin appears lackluster or dull and tired to revive, tone, firm, and refresh it.

The Benefits Of Pumpkin For The Skin.

Pumpkins are an extremely nutritious fruit. They are members of the Cucurbita family, which also includes squash and cucumber. They are rich in fatty acids and a good source of beta-carotene.

Pumpkins are full of vitamins and minerals; these anti-oxidants mean that not only is Pumpkin a superfood ingredient to eat, but highly beneficial topically for the skin.

Add pureed Pumpkin to Face masks. You can freeze any leftovers in ice cube trays to eat later or add to other DIY recipes for the face or hair.

What is Pumpkin Powder?

Pumpkin powder is the dried and powdered form of Pumpkin. It is an easy, quick way to get the nutritional value of Pumpkin when it is difficult to get hold of in the stores.

Pumpkins are seasonal and only harvested in the fall, so the powdered variety is a good pantry staple to have on hand, not only for natural homemade beauty recipes but to add to baked goods. Look to buy organic products that are not only flavorful and aromatic but healthier for you.

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What is Pumpkin Extract?

Pumpkin extract made from dried pumpkin seeds has many hydrating, anti-aging, and brightening properties for the skin.

The rich fatty acid profile of Pumpkin Extract, as well its anti-oxidant rich vitamin content means this extract can help stimulate collagen, encourage cell renewal, and promote moisture to give smooth, soft, brighter, firmer, and more radiant skin.

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Look for organic extracts that can also be taken as an oral supplement to ensure you are getting the full benefit of this nutritious extract.

The Beauty Benefits Of Pumpkin Seed Oil.

Not only is Pumpkin seed oil delicious, drizzled over soups and salads, for its rich, nutty taste that compliments pretty much anything savory you put it on, it is also known for its health and beauty benefits.

If you are suffering from hair loss, or your skin is lacking in luster. Pumpkin seed oil can work wonders.

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in fatty acids-omega 3 and 6 and high in antioxidants, vitamin E, and zinc. This nutrient-rich oil will leave your skin revived, brightened, firmed, and toned.

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The Beauty Benefits Of Turmeric Powder.

Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown significant benefits for skin brightening and the easing of lines and wrinkles. Using Turmeric in DIY beauty recipes adds a powerful, nourishing ingredient that can help to soften and illuminate your skin for a bright, glowing complexion.

Are you looking for a face mask recipe using Turmeric and Manuka Honey? Read here.

The beauty Benefits Of Helichrysum Essential Oil.

Helichrysum is an uplifting, energizing essential oil known as the immortelle, extracted from the beautiful yellow flower of the herbaceous shrub.

It shares chemical qualities known as ethers with other skin-renewing oils like Frankincense, Wintergreen, and Eucalyptus. These are calming, skin healing, and renewing properties.

Helichrysum essential oil is rejuvenating and refreshing. It is an active ingredient in many anti-aging skincare products, where it focuses on minimizing age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.

Helichrysum Essential oil is a lovely anti-aging essential oil to add to any skincare preparations. If you want to substitute this essential oil for another, find out what other Essential oils have anti-aging properties.

Conclusion.

Making homemade face masks is a great way to incorporate healthy natural ingredients into your skincare routine. Too often, we buy products with no real idea of what is in them.

I love to add edible ingredients to my skincare recipes, with the added benefit that they are multi-use and won’t sit around in a product graveyard. Experiment with different ingredients, find more clay mask recipes, and experience the beautifying benefits of nature.