FANCY LATIN NAME:

Cucurbita pepo

WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE PUMPKIN?

The idea of Halloween originated from the Irish pageant, Samhain, celebrated as a transitional time marking the tip of harvest to the darker days and cooler climate. Based on The Historical past Channel, “Custom dictated large bonfires be in-built fields, and it was believed that fairy spirits lurked within the shadows. To distract these spirits from settling into homes and farms, folks would carve rudimentary faces into massive turnips, and set candles inside.” As time went on, and Irish and Scottish immigrants journeyed to America to make new properties, they quickly unpacked their native lore. Since North American soil produced extra pumpkins than turnips, the turnip-o’-lanterns light and jack-o’-lanterns as we all know them have been born. The time period jack-o’-lantern additionally came visiting from the UK, the place evening watchmen with lanterns have been known as “Jack of the Lantern” because the seventeenth century. Pumpkin carving grew in recognition and by the 1930’s costumes and trick-or-treating was the brand new method to have fun the harvest vacation.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN?

Pumpkins are wealthy in vitamin A, C, and E, all of which have advantages for the physique and the pores and skin. Vitamin A is great to your imaginative and prescient, and for serving to pores and skin cells get well from power solar harm. Vitamin C is a vital element of collagen, so having a helpful provide within the physique will increase the probability of wholesome collagen manufacturing. Strive it roasted within the oven with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt—delish!

Pumpkin seeds are an unimaginable supply of fiber, protein, and zinc—throw them on high of salad or yogurt for a dietary increase! If you wish to make your personal, scrape the seeds out of the middle of the pumpkin, clear them off, then toss the seeds with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, and roast them at 300 levels within the oven for about 20 minutes, till barely brown and crispy. Allow them to cool on a paper towel, after which snack on them incessantly till they’re all gone, which shall be in about seven minutes.

WHAT ARE THE SKIN BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN?

Pumpkin is  wealthy in beta-carotene, a recognized antioxidant and free radical fighter. Utilized to the pores and skin, pumpkin’s alpha-hydroxy-acids assist improve cell turnover, leading to brighter, smoother pores and skin over time. Pumpkin seed oil comprises zinc and vitamin C, each of which might help strengthen pores and skin cells, diminish scarring, and enhance pores and skin tone. 

CAN I PUT ACTUAL PUMPKIN ON MY FACE?

Sure! It is tremendous simple! Strive making a DIY face masks by mixing pure, natural pumpkin puree with uncooked honey and almond meal. Depart it in your pores and skin for 10 minutes, then therapeutic massage away within the bathe!

Which Osmia merchandise use pumpkin?

Take a look at our favourite, pumpkin-packed merchandise!

PUMPKIN FACIAL SOAP 

Natural pumpkin and tomato are included into our well-loved facial cleaning soap recipe for a delicate but efficient enzymatic exfoliation. The delicate exfoliating motion is complemented by the soothing, softening motion of natural honey and camellia seed oil. Calms the senses, brightens the complexion.

BRIGHTEN FACIAL SERUM

This brightening botanical remedy was formulated to help wholesome cell turnover and enhance the feel of the pores and skin. Camellia seed, argan, prickly pear, broccoli, and pumpkin seed oils create the proper, velvety texture to nourish and soften the pores and skin.

NECTAR NOURISHING DROPS

Natural oils of safflower, argan, prickly pear, and pumpkin seed work collectively to create a powerfully softening mix with a easy, silky texture. By including 3-4 drops of Nectar to your common face cream or serum, you’ll discover that your pores and skin is lastly in a position to retain moisture all through the day.

With love and heaps of pumpkin,

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