Nov 26, 2009 7:59 am US/Eastern
Seen On CBS 2: Thanksgiving Leftovers For the Skin
Cranberry, Pumpkin & Jell-O Can Work Miracles On Body
NEW YORK (CBS) ―
As we all prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving feast we know that leftovers are sure to follow.
And CBS 2 HD has the recipes to put them to good use. But they're not to eat. These are dishes meant to nourish your skin.
From the pumpkin patch to the Thanksgiving table, what feeds your body can also be a feast for your skin.
"Two of the most popular ingredients that you're using for Thanksgiving are actually really good for your skin -- and that's cranberry's and pumpkin," said Jeannine Morris of beautysweetspot.com.
"So you can take your leftovers and actually make at-home skin treatments. For example, with pumpkin puree, you can actually make an at-home mask."
Using canned pumpkin and the juice from some lemons, mix a puree, spread it evenly over your face and leave it on for about 10 minutes.
"If you use it repeatedly as a mask it will help the tone and the texture. It has natural exfoliating benefits," Morris said.
Cranberries are recognized for their antioxidant properties when you incorporate them in your diet. And now you can feed your skin by using them topically.
Blend a puree with cranberries, adding oatmeal, sugar and oil.
"The cranberry exfoliate looks delicious, however, I would not recommend eating it," Morris said.
Rub it in a gentle circular motion for about a minute and then rinse with water.
"I would do it about once a week and with repeated use you'll find more natural tone and texture improving," Morris said.
There are plenty of products available that contain these ingredients, if there's nothing left at the end of your Thanksgiving feast. But you probably can count on there being a little extra Jell-O.
"Don't throw away the leftovers," Morris said. "Keep these for your eyes."
Apply eye cream first and then the take a serving of Jell-O that's been wrapped in plastic and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes and use it as a compress.
"To wake up those tired eyes we want to ease inflammation and sink our products into our skin," Morris said.
"There is a trend to using food-based products in a skin care regimen. Usually the rationale behind that is the foods that are high in antioxidants can have potential benefits for their skin; and if you can get them to be absorbed through the skin it's even better. That's the tricky part," said cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Cameron Rokshar.
So maybe you won't get every nutrient from a topical application, but reusing "leftovers" can still be an effective recipe to calm stressed skin or relieve puffy eyes.
"You're cooking it up and slathering it on your face you get the benefits and you get the rewards for your skin and also you did that for yourself," Morris said.
The leftovers we're talking about are not items right from the table. It's extra food that's not been prepared.
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