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FACE MASK / SKIN CARE / BEAUTYWhether your skin and hair seem lackluster or you are suffering from tummy troubles or your immunity is at an all-time low, pumpkin seeds can come to your rescue. Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo) were first discovered by Mexican archaeologists back in 7,000 B.C. Traditionally, these seeds were used to treat tapeworm infections, and urinary and prostate problems.It’s not surprising that pumpkin seeds are called superfoods. These minuscule seeds contain numerous essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese. They are rich in antioxidants and provide generous quantities of vitamins E and A, and contain essential vitamins including vitamin K and B. They also contain adequate doses of sodium and potassium.Pumpkin seeds are also known as ‘Kaddu Ka Beeja’ in Hindi, ‘Gummadikaya ginjalu’ in Telugu, ‘Pucani Vitaikal’ in Tamil, ‘Kumbalakayi Binjagalu’ in Kannada, ‘mathangayile Kuru’ in Malayalam, ‘Bhopala Biya’ in Marathi, ‘kola’ in Gujarati, and ‘Kumror Beej’ in Bengali. Pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses that offer myriad benefits for the skin, hair, and overall physiological well-being.Benefits For SkinThese seeds owe their ability to cleanse your skin to the high amounts of fatty acids, zinc, antioxidants, and vitamins E and A present in them. Listed below are the advantages of consuming pumpkin seeds on a regular basis for your skin:Moisturize SkinThey Keep Skin MoisturizeDitch the toxic lotions and creams and embrace the wonders of this natural moisturizer.What You Need 1 cup pumpkin seeds powder 1 tablespoon butter 1 beaten eggWhat You Have To Do Take one cup of fine pumpkin powder and mix it with a tablespoon of melted butter. Beat the egg well. Blend it with the mixture of pumpkin seed powder and butter to create a paste. Apply the paste on your skin and leave it on for 10-15 minutes until it dries. Rinse it off with cool water.Why Does It WorkPumpkin seeds contain generous amounts of unsaturated fatty acids like omega-3. These fatty acids have natural emolliating properties that keep the skin moisturized.CautionTo avoid the risk of allergies, do a patch test before applying the pumpkin seed paste on your skin.