With the commence of fall in full gear and Halloween coming closer, pretty much everywhere we turn we are inundated with the sight of pumpkins and alluring scents of pumpkins laced with cinnamon and clove. Similarly, around this time, spas often start to offer pumpkin peels. Although yummy in pies and lattes, what makes pumpkins in skincare so special?
Enzymes!
Pumpkins contain enzymes that “eat” old, dry skin cells-think of them like a Pac-Man- revealing healthy, glowing skin. Pumpkins are rich in antioxidants vitamin C and notably vitamin A- the anti-aging superstar that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. Pumpkins are also high in beta carotene, infusing skin with vital nutrients, and zinc which purportedly reduces the appearance of inflammation associated with breakouts.
A few brands that include pumpkin in their products are Eminence, Ayurmedic, June Jacobs and Murad.
Pumpkin Peels
Most skincare facilities offer pumpkin peels which are often formulated with glycolic, lactic and/or salicylic acid that provide the following benefits:
- Improves skin texture
- Targets hyper-pigmentation and acne
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production.
- Helps with the cell renewal process.
- Reduces signs of aging by softening fine lines and wrinkles
- Hydrates the skin
Pumpkin peels are a great way to refresh your complexion right before the holidays not to mention they smell amazing!
Love pumpkin peels or have a favorite pumpkin product? Do share your experience!
Stephanie
I don’t know if I could handle it, I would want to eat up my mask! 🙂 I do want to try it out some time though. Thanks for sharing!
I know what you mean. Well, if you do try it, maybe you can treat yourself to a pumpkin spice latte or something similar. It’s a win-win situation for your face and taste buds 🙂 Thanks for reading!
I don’t know if I could handle it, I would want to eat up my mask! 🙂 I do want to try it out some time though. Thanks for sharing!
Pumpkin season for skin care too! Love it 🙂
We can’t escape pumpkin season-it’s everywhere! 🙂
Pumpkin season for skin care too! Love it 🙂
We can’t escape pumpkin season-it’s everywhere! 🙂
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I’ve never tried any skincare with pumpkin it in, It seems to be everywhere lately. I had no idea it had so many benefits! Thanks for the informative post!
It’s a really nice ingredient to have in skincare. For the most part it’s pretty gentle in OTC products but it can be a bit more stronger in professional products. If you’re skin can tolerate it, I’d recommend a pumpkin peel. Thanks so much for reading. 🙂
I’ve never tried any skincare with pumpkin it in, It seems to be everywhere lately. I had no idea it had so many benefits! Thanks for the informative post!
It’s a really nice ingredient to have in skincare. For the most part it’s pretty gentle in OTC products but it can be a bit more stronger in professional products. If you’re skin can tolerate it, I’d recommend a pumpkin peel. Thanks so much for reading. 🙂