The Great Pumpkin Peel

No, Pumpkin is not just for Halloween anymore!  Using pumpkin-products can turn any service into a delicious, autumn-appropriate treatment that offers skincare benefits you are sure to fall for all year long.

For many people, the basic appeal of pumpkins stems from its scent.  Most pumpkin infused spa treatments actually smell like pumpkin pie and are aromatic enough to make you want to eat them.  After all, nothing says indulgence like a spa treatment that smells like dessert, especially when the dessert in question so often reminds us of good times with family and friends.
But the pumpkin pie fragrance isn’t the only reason to love these treatments.  The pumpkin’s bright orange color is an indication of its high levels of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.  In the body beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A, which has been shown to neutralize the aging effects of UV exposure, as well as potentially prevent skin cancer.

The peeling power of pumpkins, though, is what the fruit (surprisingly, it’s not a vegetable) is probably best known for.  Pumpkin contains natural enzymes that have the ability to gently dissolve the protein bonds that hold skin cells together.  It is a gentle and relatively risk-free way to really brighten the skin and slough away dead skin cells. Many people abandon their skin care regimen and abuse their skin during the summer.  This mask helps brighten pigmentation and corrects dehydration because it takes away the layers of dead skin that can build up.  Because pumpkin peels offer mild exfoliation, they’re an excellent choice for those with sensitive, delicate, or more mature skin.

The pumpkin peel is featured during the fall season but is offered throughout the year.  Once you experience it, enjoy the dessert-like aroma and see the difference in your skin you may want a second (or third) serving.

To your skin health,
Linda

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