By the time we hit October, autumn is well and truly underway. And with autumn comes some of our favourite things; fresh mornings, warm jumpers and cosying up with hot drinks - and of course that includes a pumpkin spiced latte!
But what if we could take these seasonal vegetables and reap their benefits in our beauty regimes too?
The Beauty Benefits Of Pumpkin
Pumpkins are packed full of beauty benefits including:
- Healthy Skin - Pumpkin is full of vitamin A, zinc and antioxidants, essential nutrients for healthy-looking skin. They can prevent pores from getting clogged, limit breakouts and reduce the signs of ageing!
- Healthy Body - Vitamin C and E are also abundant in this winter squash, both of which contribute to a strong immune system and help fight off infections.
- Healthy Mind - Pumpkin also contains lots of iron – your essential stay-positive mineral that will increase your energy levels and help you perform well mentally. Say goodbye to the winter blues!
Pumpkin Infused Beauty Products
Want to get into the autumnal spirit? Why not spend your Glossy Credits on these pumpkin infused beauty products, curl up in a big blanket and pamper yourself!
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Treat your face to Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask; a triple action treatment that works to exfoliate, peel and polish the skin to promote a new lease of life. This innovative formula helps to even out the appearance of your skin tone, whilst smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. A powerful blend of ingredients gently exfoliate to encourage a radiant glow.
BeautyPro Pumpkin Infused Sheet Mask
This delicate BeautyPro Pumpkin Infused Sheet Mask sheet mask hugs the contours of your face ensuring no area of skin goes untouched by its luxurious serum. Infused with natural enzymes and concentrated doses of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, this mask works to offer the illusion of increased cell renewal, offering a dewy, refreshed finished look. The addition of pumpkin, rich in Vitamin A and C, also helps to create a powerful barrier of protection, shielding your skin from the consequences of external aggressors. Pumpkin also encourages the appearance of improved collagen production, leaving your skin looking plumper and firmer.
Elemis Superfood Cleansing Wash
Treat your skin to the nutrient-rich benefits of Elemis Superfood Cleansing Wash, a greens-packed cleanser that performs a deep cleanse to leave skin feeling refreshed and purified. Utilising a cocktail of superfoods, this nourishing face wash effectively lifts away dirt and impurities while feeding skin with essential nutrients to help restore a fresh, healthy glow. Pumpkin seed oil, as well as broccoli and avocado seed oils, works to ensure your skin feels healthy and balanced.
Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
Rich and buttery, the Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter from Elemis performs deep cleansing action to give you a fresh-faced and naturally radiant look. Purifying clogged pores with a unique blend of exfoliating AHAs from fermented pumpkin enzyme and acerola cherry, this lightweight cleanser helps to slough away makeup, pollutants and daily debris, instantly transforming skin from drab to dewy. Perfect for when your skin’s looking dull and lacklustre!
DIY Pumpkin-Based Beauty Treatments
Found yourself with leftover pumpkins laying around after some Halloween carving with the family? Yes, you can make a soup or a pie... But, instead, why not make the most of a pumpkin’s beneficial minerals and vitamins, and give a homemade pumpkin beauty treatment a go!
Face Mask
Why not try making an exfoliating and moisturising face mask? Mash 200g of pumpkin, and add a tablespoon of honey, two tablespoons of brown sugar and half a cup of yogurt. Stir together, coat your skin with the mixture and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. You can then rinse it off with warm water and admire your smooth skin.
Lip Scrub
You could also create your own homemade lip scrub. Add 2 teaspoon of sugar to 1 teaspoon of pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir together, massage into your lips then wipe off. Finish off the pamper session with a coat of hydrating lip balm.
Hand Cream
To make your own hand cream, place 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of honey and 50g of pumpkin puree in a bowl and mix together. Spoon a dollop into your palm and rub it into your hands, before rinsing off with warm water. You’ll be left with silky-smooth skin.
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