Though the origins of the pumpkin are not known for sure, it is believed that they originated here in North America roughly 9,000 years ago, and they were an important part of the diet of the Native Americans inhabiting the land. Today, continuing that tradition, we use pumpkin in everything from breads to the seeds. We even use them in face masks here at Cinzia Spa in Myrtle Beach! Thankfully, pumpkin is also packed with vitamins and minerals, so consuming it is all pleasure and no guilt!
The Heart
They say the heart wants what it wants, and the heart definitely wants pumpkin. That’s because pumpkins are chock-full of potassium, which is great for reducing blood pressure!
The Metabolic System
Pumpkin has a high beta carotene count, which can boost your metabolic health. This manages both your blood sugar and also how the fat is distributed on your body. Furthermore, because pumpkin is a high-fiber food, it can help control spikes in blood sugar.
The Immune System
Pumpkin is great for the immune system, because of its beta carotene content. This is because beta carotene can be transformed by the body into vitamin A, which your body then uses to ward off infections, especially in the intestines, as vitamin A also helps toughen up the lining of your intestines.
The Eyes
The eyes definitely have it when it comes to pumpkin! Between the beta carotene, which assists the retinas in absorbing light and zinc, vitamin C and Vitamin E, that work together to help guard against macular degeneration, pumpkin can definitely benefit your eyes.
The Skin
The largest organ on your body, pumpkin can definitely help make improvements to your skin. Beta carotene, as well as vitamin C and vitamin E work together to help protect the skin from UV damage from the sun, and can help improve the tone and texture of the skin.
But you don’t have to ingest pumpkin to get the skin rewarding benefits! Our FarmHouse Fresh Splendid Dirt Nutrient Mud Mask With Organic Pumpkin Puree is used in our Cinzia Signature Facial with FHF Pumpkin Mask, available now through the end of October. This luxurious Autumn Feature spa treatment uses pumpkin to detoxify the pores, reducing their appearance, and creating an even skin tone and healthy glow to the skin!
To learn more about our Autumn Features, the FarmHouse Fresh Splendid Dirt Nutrient Mud Mask With Organic Pumpkin Puree, or any of our other products or services, please contact Cinzia Spa in Myrtle Beach today.
