5 Reasons To Reward Your Skin with a Pumpkin Facial

Autumn is a season of change. The leaves fall. The temperature drops. Our skincare needs a little tweak as the colder weeks approach. Your skin can take a hammering through the colder months leading to drier and congested complexions.

One of nature’s greatest secrets for healthy skin is pumpkin. Pumpkin contains many enzymes and amazing healing vitamins for the skin. In fact, pumpkin has over 100 nutrients in it that can help restore & heal your skin.

5 Amazing Pumpkin Benefits for Skin

1) Protects against UV rays & free radicals- an antioxidant that help protect cells from free radical damage and oxidative stress is a leading cause of aging.

2) Provides a deep cleanse & correction- Minerals such as Zinc found in pumpkin can help regulate excessive oil production which can help to reduce acne. Copper found in pumpkin has also been found to help with reducing pigmentation. 

3) Firms the Skin- Loaded with Vitamin C which promotes collagen & elastin production. This has the potential to thicken the dermis, diminish fine lines, and is essential for firm, youthful skin. It also inhibits melanin production in the skin, which helps to lighten pigmentation, even out skin tone, and enhance skin radiance.  

4) Increases Circulation- Pumpkins are a great source of vitamin C and B, which help protect skin from damage such as lines and wrinkles. Eating foods rich in vitamins B and C help promote collagen production and improves circulation. The folate in pumpkin helps give your body what it needs to provide red cell development. When applied topically its effects are 20% more effective than when digested.

 5) Brightens the Skin- The enzymes in pumpkin help not only to cleanse the skin but also to bring out its natural glow, promoting an even and clear complexion.

How Does the Pumpkin BHA Peel Work?

Our PA Skin pumkin peel is a skin booster although it is classed as a beta hydroxy acid peel it will not lead to ‘peeling’. These skin boosting masks with extra exfoliating ingredients can be a very effective way to refine skin texture and minimise discoloration and reverse sun damage. They can also produce a gentle, controlled shedding of dead surface layers of skin which allows healthy, smoother new layers of skin to be revealed, restoring a natural glow to the skin.

Our autumn peels including the blueberry and apple contain alpha-hydroxy acids which help to loosen the bonds that hold dead skin cells together which makes them easier to remove. This allows the nutrients of the pumpkin to be able to penetrate deeper into the skin. The best part about using an all-natural peel for your skin is knowing that you’re not harming your skin with harsh chemicals.