Get in the Fall Mood With These Four Pumpkin Skin Care Products
Much more than a treat for your taste buds, this nutrient-packed gourd lends an impressive boost to the season’s most essential skin-care products.
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1. Peter Thomas Roth “Pumpkin” Enzyme Mask
Got seven minutes to spare? That’s all this Peter Thomas Roth mask needs to work its magic. Harnessing both the skin-smoothing and exfoliating properties of pumpkin enzymes and the peeling powers of alpha-hydroxy acid, the treatment promises to leave your skin looking brighter and refreshed in less time than it takes to finish that PSL you just ordered.
$60, Sephora.
2. Rhonda Allison “Pumpkin E” Serum
Step one: Wash and dry your face. Step two: Apply this silky serum, enhanced with pumpkinseed oil and moisturizing vitamin E to help bolster collagen production and prevent signs of aging. Step three: Marvel at how young your skin looks.
$38, Le Visage Spa.
3. Naturopathica “Pumpkin” Purifying Enzyme Peel
Zits and blackheads may very well become a thing of the past when you add this formidable peel to your weekly routine. Made with responsibly sourced cinnamon bark, rosemary, and oregano extracts in addition to antioxidant-rich pumpkin purée, it works hard to eliminate clogged pores and keep your face blessedly blemish-free.
$62, Neiman Marcus.
4. Arcona Pumpkin Body Lotion 10% Regenerate
Whether we skipped it altogether or simply failed to reapply after a couple of sweaty hours outside, we’ve all made mistakes in the sunscreen department. Formulated to restore elasticity and tone, this small-batch lotion from Arcona aims to right our skin-care wrongs with a healing blend of pumpkin extract and glycolic acid.
$38, Nordstrom.
