Food: good for the body AND soul. Check out some fun DIY ideas that will put your leftovers to good use - by adding them to your beauty regime. 

 

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    Pumpkin Face Mask

    Pumpkin is not only DELICIOUS in everything, it's also GREAT for your skin (so is honey), so why not try this all natural and powerful mask:

    (Yields one facial mask)
    2 Tbsp organic canned pumpkin puree or 1 small pumpkin
    1/2 tsp organic honey
    1/2 tsp milk

    Add the ingredients together, apply to your clean, dry face, and leave on for 20 minutes.

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    Butternut Squash Heel Soother

    The leftovers you need:

    1 large cooked and mashed Butternut squash
    3 cups of whole milk
    2 cups of veggie oil

    Combine ingredients in LARGE container (big enough for your feet), submerge feet, rinse then put socks on to seal moisture.

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    Apple Cinnamon Body Scrub

    Apple cider isn't the only thing you can make with these yummy leftovers!

    What you need:

    1/4 cup brown sugar
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
    1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Combine and apply to wet skin and rinse. Feel free to keep remaining for up to two weeks.

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    Sweet Potato + Honey Hair Conditioner

    For dry hair OR loss of hair, sweet potato is a big win!

    ½ plain large sweet potato cooked and mashed
    3 Tbsp. honey
    ¼ cup plain yogurt

    Combine everything and apply to damp hair. Put on a plastic shower cap and wait 20 minutes.

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