Fall is here and you know what that means. Pumpkin everything! From drinks to desserts to even skin care, pumpkin not only packs a tasty punch in your favorite recipes, but it’s also a beauty-boosting superstar. Once you discover the benefits of pumpkin skin care products, they may quickly become your next favorite treatment. Read on to find out why a face mask or pumpkin peel is just what your skin needs, and which Eminence Organic Skin Care Pumpkin products complement your skin care routine.
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Benefits of pumpkin in skin care
Often evoking memories of a delicious coffee, cake or pie, a luscious layer of pumpkin on the face not only smells heavenly, but also leaves your baby’s skin soft and silky. The benefits range from adding nourishment and hydration to the skin and brightening the appearance of the skin. So, what makes pumpkin so special? The pulp and seed oil contain a wide range of beneficial nutrients including minerals, fatty acids and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). These acids are key to glowing and radiant skin, helping to exfoliate, retain moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Adding to this glowing goodness, pumpkin is also rich in antioxidants, especially vitamins A and C. Product Support Team explains, “Vitamins A and C help defend against oxidative damage. Vitamin C is especially wonderful for treating and reducing the appearance of dark spots.”
5 Benefits of Pumpkin Face Masks According to an Expert
You’re probably wondering why pumpkin is a sought-after ingredient and how estheticians use pumpkin in the treatment room. This humble orange squash has five key benefits:
- It infuses the skin with bioflavonoids that help absorb skin-friendly vitamins
- Deeply moisturizes and plumps the skin
- Stimulates collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines
- Provides antioxidant benefits, including relief from dryness associated with environmental stressors
- Delivers beta carotene, amino acids and fruit enzymes to the skin
The benefits of pumpkin leave you with the skin of your dreams all year round, but this favorite fall ingredient is especially helpful as the seasons change. The use of this ingredient helps to alleviate skin care problems such as dehydration and redness caused by dryness.
Our Product Support Team sums it up perfectly, saying, “As the seasons change, our skin tends to lose moisture and can increase flaking. Whether it’s fine lines and wrinkles, or post-summer UV exposure, whether it’s the change of environment from central heating or air conditioning, skin can usually use a little TLC and pumpkin is here to help.”
With so many benefits, this multi-tasking ingredient is the perfect choice to incorporate into your routine for fall or any season.
Top Pumpkin Picks
Adding the pumpkin ingredient to your skin care ritual is easy. Our options featuring this delightful ingredient range from home treatments to spa treatments, ensuring your skin stays smooth and supple no matter which treatment you choose.
Our award-winning Enzyme Peel Yam & Pumpkin 5% is an at-home exfoliating peel that contains lactic and glycolic acids. This treatment improves and evens skin tone, including the appearance of dark spots, and provides gentle exfoliation without irritation. This peel should be rinsed well after application and neutralized with Soothing Chamomile Tonique.
For those looking for a deeper exfoliation, you can visit your nearest Eminence Organic Spa where an esthetician can apply our Peel Yam & Pumpkin Pro 20% Enzyme Concentrate. This peel speeds up the exfoliation process and removes dead skin cells to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Ritual holiday skin care ideas
Now that you’re familiar with some of the most effective and divine pumpkin products on offer, we’ve put together some routine ideas.
1. Cleaning
If your skin type is normal to dry, the Firm Skin Acai Cleanser is another great choice. This cleansing cream combines hyaluronic acid and sea buckthorn oil to restore the appearance of elasticity to the skin and provide a more youthful appearance.
2. Stimulation
For all skin types, including dry and dehydrated, a spritz of Stone Crop Hydrating Mist revitalizes skin. After cleansing the skin, apply one to two sprays to the face and neck or apply with a cotton pad, avoiding the eye area.
For combination to normal skin types, the Mangosteen Revitalizing Mist is designed to balance the skin. Contains a refreshing combination of antioxidant mangosteen, invigorating ribose and pore-refining red clover.
3. Exfoliation
At home, you can apply Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5% for an autumnal treat. This peel is ideal for those who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as brighten the complexion by removing dead skin cells.
Another at-home peel option is the Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating System. This three-step peel and peptide system contains Arctic Berry Enzyme Exfoliant, Arctic Berry Advanced Peel Activator MA10 and Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream. You will notice that your skin looks more refined and smooth over time.
4. Face masks
Embrace the changing seasons with two masks inspired by fall ingredients. For all skin types, replenish skin moisture and fight the visible signs of aging with vitamin E, omega-9 nutrients and antioxidant-rich pumpkin in the Pumpkin Latte Hydrating Mask. Another popular choice is the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Mask which combines citrus fruits, leafy greens and avocado oil to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
After the mask step, you can do some additional neck, hand, foot and eye treatments.
5. Substance
Gently apply a few drops of Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence to your hands or a cotton pad and gently massage into the skin. This is a beautiful, light essence that helps restore hydration.
6. Face serum and oil
Treat your skin to C+E Citrus & Kale Potent Serum (for all skin types) to target the visible signs of aging. Follow with Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil to deeply hydrate skin and deliver a plump, firm and rejuvenated appearance. This oil is suitable for normal to dry skin types.
7. Eye care
Treat the delicate skin around your eyes with Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum followed by Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream. Neroli oil is used to renew and hydrate the skin’s appearance, while an alternative natural retinol complex is designed to smooth the appearance of wrinkles. Apply a thin layer to the clean eye area with light blending movements until absorbed. Leave the product on.
Snow Mushroom is a highly hydrating super-moisturizer that draws moisture into the skin so your skin looks supple and firm. Apply Snow Mushroom Cloud Eye Cream to the entire eye area twice daily, tapping gently with fingers until fully absorbed. Leave it.
8. Moisturizing cream
For combination to normal skin types, finish with our Firm Skin Acai Moisturizer as a hydrating step. Deeply hydrating botanical hyaluronic acid and acai berry juice in this antioxidant-rich moisturizer give your skin the plump glow it needs to look younger and wrinkle-free. Another great option for all skin types is the Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream.
9. Sun protection
For all skin types, you can apply an SPF sunscreen to finish and protect your skin. After applying a peeling treatment, the skin will be more sensitive to the sun. A product with a high SPF is mandatory after treatment to help the skin heal. Wear protective clothing, stay indoors, and limit sun exposure after each treatment and for a week afterward.
10. Lip care
Pamper your lips with the Lip Comfort Plumping Masque. This antioxidant, vitamin-rich, anti-aging mask deeply hydrates and replenishes. Be sure to extend the application to the fine vertical lines around the mouth area as well as the marionette expression lines. Use Citrus Lip Balm or Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15 to protect and finish your lips. Citrus Lip Balm is an oil-free citrus lip treatment with shea butter and sunflower oil, while Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm hydrates and protects dry lips with SPF 15.
11. Body care
To prepare the skin on your body, apply Stone Crop Body Lotion. This lotion contains stone culture, which reduces the appearance of unevenness and leaves skin looking youthful. Just massage and let it work.
Our product support agents also recommend Cranberry Pomegranate Body Scrub. This scrub gently exfoliates and plumps your skin while infusing it with vitamin-rich cranberry and pomegranate. The result is silky smooth skin. Apply an exfoliating layer to wet skin, preferably at the end of a shower or bath. Massage in circular motions on any part of the body that needs a scrub. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and dry.
12. Massage
For all skin types, apply the Linden Calendula Treatment (for the face) or apply a body lotion or oil for body massage options. What is your favorite fall product? Let us know in the comments below or on social media!
