Halloween is just around the corner and before you know it we’ll see those beautiful glowing jack-o’-lanterns dotting the neighborhood. If you’re like me, within days you’ll be selecting the pumpkin(s) that you and your children will carve. What fun you’ll share turning pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns!
Carving pumpkins can be messy business. When you carve your pumpkins, what do you usually do with the remains? Do you roast the pumpkin seeds to create a wonderful autumn snack? Do you use the pumpkin pulp to create lavish bath and body treats for family and friends? You probably said “yes” to the first question, but you’re most likely laughing at the idea of the second question.
Laugh no more! Today we’re going to discuss pumpkins, the benefits they offer, and share a few pumpkin bath and body recipes. So, let’s find the nearest pumpkin patch and have some fun!
You may already know that pumpkin is packed with vitamins and anti-aging properties. Did you know pumpkin contains enzymes that naturally digest and exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities when applied to the skin? Not only does pumpkin contain enzymes that loosen the bonds of dull outer skin cells when applied to the skin, but also delivers a burst of nourishing and hydrating botanicals. Age fighting antioxidants and Vitamin A detoxify and protect the skin, leavng it smooth and hydrated. The pumpkin enzymens help to eliminate dryness, leaving your skin with a long lasting, revitalizing glow… like a jack-o’-lantern.
While pumpkin is most commonly used in facial treatments and is often combined with other fruits such as orange and melon, it can be used to create other bath and body treats such as scrubs, body wraps, and pedicure products. This fall take advantage of the nutritional benefits of pumpkin with the following recipes:
am writing to invite you to participate in a One Question Interview Series that I will be hosting on The Spa Party Blog this holiday season. In order to join the fun all you have to do is simply answer the following question:
If you were to host “The Ultimate Spaliday Party” what treatment(s) would you offer your guests?
When answering the question feel free to be as brief or detailed as you wish. The treatments that you select can be DIY, ones that require a professional or a mixture of both. You are more than welcomed to share how-to tips or spa recipes that relate to your chosen treatment(s). Though you are free to answer the question in one line, I’m sure readers would appreciate your sharing what scents, textures, and products characterize your Ultimate Spaliday.
If you choose to participate (and I hope you do) your answer will be featured in an individual blog post along with a brief bio of yourself and/or your company (with hyperlinks). You can provide me with a pre-written bio or I can write it myself based on information gleaned from your website.
Thank you in advance for your gracious participation and Happy Spalidays!
Coniqua Abdul-Malik
Editor
The Spa Party Blog
ConiquaNovember 7th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
opps. Feel free not to publish the previous comment. I mistakenly thought I was filling out your contact form. I do however hope you’ll be interested in participating in my Spaliday interview series. You have such a great resource here.
ConiquaNovember 7th, 2009 at 9:48 pm