Pumpkin
Enzymes and vitamins with extra-bright benefits
It’s that time of year again when everything’s turning up pumpkin. Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins…you name it—the list is endless. Apart from being an amazing superfood for the body, pumpkins are also chock full of antioxidants and other skin-loving ingredients that can help your skin stay healthy all year round.
Here’s how this seasonal favorite can get your skin off to a fresh start for fall.
PUMPKIN
how it works
Pumpkin enzymes gently dissolve dead skin cells, allowing nutrient-packed antioxidants and essential fatty acids to penetrate and perform.
what it does
- helps brighten dull, depleted skin
- reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- softens and smooths
- exfoliates
- refines and decongests clogged pores
- helps reduce breakouts
- hydrates
- speeds cell turnover
- firms aging skin
Pumpkin enzymes are where it's at
The natural enzymes and acids in pumpkin literally dissolve spent skin cells. That means no more dead cells sticking around on the surface and causing pore congestion. Enzymes speed up chemical reactions on the skin’s surface so that other active ingredients, like the fruit’s alpha hydroxy acids, dive deeper and help ramp up cellular turnover.
All those vitamins & nutrients help, too
The natural antioxidants in pumpkin are expert at keeping free radicals at bay, which in turn help fight sun damage and wrinkles.
Beta Carotene
Pumpkins turn orange all the way to their seeds because of their high beta carotene content. This brilliant carotenoid protects the pumpkin from the sun’s rays—and offers the same antioxidant protection to your skin (along with sunscreen, of course).
Vitamin B
Pumpkin also contains multiple B vitamins, including B3 (niacinamide), a rising star in skincare for its moisturizing, tone-evening and line-smoothing abilities. The Bs help strengthen the skin barrier, promote healthy skin function and support cell renewal, too.
Vitamin C
A super-potent antioxidant, vitamin C helps fight free radicals and ward off fine lines and dullness. An added benefit is the acidic nature of the vitamin C found in pumpkin is a natural enzyme that helps soften the skin barrier to allow the vitamin to sink deeper into the skin’s surface.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E isn’t just an antioxidant—it’s also a natural source of tocopherols and tocotrienols, which help control blemishes and irritation. It can even help diminish the appearance of scars, help smooth stretch marks and strengthen compromised skin.
Who can use pumpkin?
Almost every skin type! It’s a gentle exfoliator because its enzymes act primarily on the top layers of the skin, and a powerful rejuvenator because it’s filled with antioxidant nutrients.
We maximize all of pumpkin’s benefits in our multi-tasking Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. Because pumpkin enzymes are active ingredients (and cause a mild tingling sensation when applied), we’ve paired them with plenty of replenishing ingredients—like nourishing vitamins and plant-based lipids—to minimize any irritation. The result is fresh, renewed skin.
How to use Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
- Apply a thin layer to dampened, clean skin and let rest for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
- Follow with Vita C Serum for ultimate skin softening benefits
- Use up to 3 times per week