Pumpkins Aren’t Just For Carving – 5 INCREDIBLE Benefits Of Pumpkin Skincare
Fall… my FAVORITE season and most favorite time of year. The leaves are falling, crisp cold weather is coming, and of course… PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. OK, is it just me or does everyone start to crave anything pumpkin related this time of year? Pumpkin carving, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie, and of course pumpkin skincare. Pumpkin on your face, you ask?? YES, I’m not making this up! The benefits of pumpkin skincare are incredible and we are here to tell you all about it!
But, are there really any true benefits of using this beautiful orange squash on our skin? The benefits of pumpkin skincare are endless, and the good news is, you don’t even have to wait for fall to add it to your skincare routine. Let’s talk about the top 5 benefits of pumpkin for the skin.
ANTI-AGING
Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant as well as beta-carotene, a Vitamin A derivative. These work together on several levels. On one level they help to soften the skin and boost its collagen production to prevent the signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots. On an Antioxidant level, the Vitamin C and beta-carotene work together to reverse UV damage and free radical damage, two major culprits for wrinkles and worse yet, skin cancer. Just one of the many benefits of pumpkin skincare.
ACNE TREATMENT
If acne is your enemy, then pumpkin skincare products might just be the key to flawless skin. Pumpkin is full of B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, B6, and folate. Niacin improves circulation, and hence, is an overall great addition to treating acne. Folate helps to increase circulation, which improves cell turnover and renewal. The Zinc in pumpkin seeds is beneficial for acne sufferers as it helps control hormone levels and oil production, as well as assists with healing of the skin. Lastly, Vitamin A content helps minimize acne scars.
Did we mention that Pumpkin seeds are high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E? These are not only necessary to maintain protection of the skin, but they also regulate sebum (oil produced by the skin). This is a big plus if you have oily skin and the acne problems that come with it. Overall, pumpkin has proven itself to be an incredible acne treatment among other amazing benefits as well.
SKIN BRIGHTENING
Now that you know that Pumpkin will give you youthful, acne-free skin, let’s keep going because it doesn’t stop here! Pumpkin has been known to brighten your skin. Pumpkin contains fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), which increase cell turnover. This brightens the skin. Additionally, the molecular structure of pumpkin is small and therefore can penetrate deeper into the skin when used topically. This is amazing for treating a dull complexion, aging skin, and pigmentation. Pumpkin is sure to give you that glow you’ve been looking for.
EVENS SKIN TONE
The molecular structure of pumpkin is small and therefore can penetrate deeper into the skin when used topically. This is amazing for treating a dull complexion, aging skin, and pigmentation. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant and also contains beta-carotene which helps to reverse UV damage and improve skin texture. It helps to promote the production of collagen, thus improving your skin tone and elasticity.
HEALS AND TREATS ACNE SCARS
What CAN’T pumpkin do for your skin?! Pumpkin is loaded with Vitamin C which helps brighten your skin, fade acne scars, protect from damage, and helps with anti-aging. While you apply your pumpkin skincare, bite into some of your favorite pumpkin seeds and snacks as well. Eating pumpkin actually also helps boost skin elasticity and improve skin tone! Pumpkin is also packed with antioxidants like Carotenoids that help protect your skin from free radicals. AH-MAZING!
So now that you know just how great Pumpkin is for your skin, why not check out MintPear’s Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliating Masque and Pumpkin Seed Oil?
Pumpkin Seed Oil – this good quality organic pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamins A and C, zinc, antioxidants, and unsaturated fatty acids. These benefits make pumpkin seed oil a great moisturizer for oily skin types, especially when you struggle with acne. The oil also firms the skin and has anti-aging properties.
Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliating Masque – this exfoliating masque is loaded with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) and 5% Glycolic Acid, promoting and increasing cell turnover, resulting in brighter and smoother skin! The Pumpkin Enzyme gently exfoliates your skin, helps even the appearance of skin tone, smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and clarify to reveal skin that looks smoother, younger, radiant, and revitalized.
