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With fall officially underway, many of us have been obsessively enjoying the delicious pumpkin spice treats that pop up in coffee shops and bakeries at this time of year. Luckily, that pumpkin obsession doesn’t have to end with dessert, and can also extend to your beauty regimen. While this brightly coloured seasonal superfood is certainly delicious, it also offers a number of skincare benefits which can help to revitalize your visage. From pumpkin infused face masks to scented body lotions, the beauty possibilities are endless for pumpkin fanatics. We’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin skincare products for you to consider trying now – with a tempting pumpkin spice latte in your other hand, of course!
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, $72
This seasonal mask by Peter Thomas Roth is an exfoliating treatment that claims to do the work of three products: it is said to exfoliate with pumpkin enzyme, peel with alpha hydroxyl acid, and polish with aluminum oxide crystals. It claims to even out skin tone, smooth fine lines and wrinkles and to clarify the overall skin. The product is also said to offer a seasonal scent, which just may make this face mask a welcome option among pumpkin pie enthusiasts.
Clientele Elastology Pumpkin Regeneration Body Souffle, $37
As the weather turns colder, moisturized skin becomes even more desirable. Clientele’s Pumpkin Regeneration Body Souffle is a rich cream that is said to improve the hydration and moisturization of the skin. The cream is meant to be massaged into dry problem areas like heels and elbow to moisturize dry skin.
Ole Henriksen Truth Sugar Glow Polishing Mask, $55
Pumpkin is just one of the natural ingredients that this product boasts. Complete with sugar, honey, and pomegranate, this exfoliator claims to utilize some of nature’s finest in order to polish away dead, dull, skin cells. The pumpkin extract is said to work alongside the other ingredients to naturally brighten your skin tone and offer a radiant effect.
Arcona Pumpkin Body Lotion 10%, $48.24
If you’re looking to repair some of the sun damage to your delicate epidermis, Arcona’s Pumpkin Body Lotion claims to soften and smooth the skin. A pure and natural lotion, this product is infused with pumpkin extracts and glycolic acid that are said to help to improve the skin’s elasticity.
