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    Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub

    Nov 13, 2013 ·

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    Years ago when I managed a day spa, one of my favorite facials included a Pumpkin Enzyme Peel. That Pumpkin mask was so magically transforming that it inspired me to try working with at-home pumpkin treatments. Raw pumpkin has natural enzymes that eat away layers of dead skin cells and rejuvenate skin texture.

    Pumpkin-Sugar-Body-Scrub

    In my kitchen I don't have a whole lot of raw pumpkin on hand but I sure do have the canned stuff. Cooked pumpkin may be missing those potent enzymes but happens to be jam-packed with other good stuff like Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, and lots of antioxidants that help in fighting free radicals. Not bad for a little can of pumpkin!

    Pumpkin-Sugar-Body-Scrub-Ingredients

    Mix that nutrient rich pumpkin puree with coarse sugar or salt, a bit of honey, and moisturizing sweet almond oil and you have a potent little Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub. Don't be fooled by its sweet name, this at-home remedy is no pumpkin pie. So the next time you have a little extra pumpkin puree leftover, try this scrub and let me know what you think!

    Pumpkin-Sugar-Body-Scrub-1photos by Leah Bergman

    Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub

    1 cup course raw sugar or salt
    ½ cup pure organic pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
    1 tsp honey
    1 Tbsp sweet almond oil

    Directions:
    1. Mix sugar, pumpkin, honey and almond oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Add more or less sugar and oil based on personal preferences.
    2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    Note: This scrub will keep up to 1 week so I recommend making it in small batches.

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    1. Marisa says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:19 am

      ooh! love this!! perfect for fall. i bet it smells great too!

    2. Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Do you think you could sub olive oil for the almond oil???

      • Leah Bergman says

        November 13, 2013 at 9:26 am

        Yes! You could definitely sub olive oil. I just prefer the mild smell of almond but either will work. 🙂

    3. Joy | Frock Files says

      November 13, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      Hey, I used to manage a day spa years ago too! How funny. We did not, however, have a luxurious pumpkin-sugar body scrub. This looks amazing - and I think it would make a great gift for the holidays.

    4. Carlene Thomas RD (@CarleneRD) says

      November 13, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      Always a fan of kitchen beauty. : )

    5. Chelsea says

      November 13, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      Not only is this great for you but I but it (or you, whatever) smells divine!

      xoxo,
      Chelsea & The City

    6. Ana says

      November 14, 2013 at 11:19 pm

      I was never so into body scrubs, but I will try out this one. Most cosmetic products irritate my skin, but something natural like this might work for me.

    7. Julia @ FaveCrafts says

      December 02, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Hi Leah,

      What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of DIY body scrubs! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/diy-body-scrubs/

      Have a great day!

    8. Krista says

      December 08, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Love it but can I leave out the honey?

      • Leah Bergman says

        December 08, 2013 at 3:25 pm

        Sure! It will still be great without.

    9. Matti says

      December 08, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      How long do you guess this may keep being that it has the pumpkin purée in it?

      • Leah Bergman says

        December 09, 2013 at 8:39 am

        I keep it in the refrigerator and I would say no longer than 1 week.

    10. Fizzy Party says

      October 04, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      I just made these as party favors for my #FizzyPartyFallHarvest party. My guests kept oogly them at the party and looked forward to taking them home. Follow the hashtag on Instagram for a pic. Of course I had to make an extra one for me 😀 I love how this brings the smell of fall in my shower and leaves my skin so soft.

    11. Kasandra says

      November 09, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      Can you use the "guts" (minus the seeds of course) inside of a pumpkin for this scrub?

      • Leah Bergman says

        November 11, 2015 at 8:18 pm

        I've never tried using uncooked pumpkin. The texture might be a bit funky but I don't see why not!

    12. Barbara says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Could this be used as a facial scrub?

      • Leah Bergman says

        October 20, 2016 at 10:08 pm

        You probably could however my skin is very sensitive so I do not use homemade scrubs on it.

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