It’s All About The Pumpkin!
Pumpkin is very good for the skin. Pumpkin Enzymes contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C. As well as alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA,) which removes the top level of dead skin. So it helps both soften and soothe dry, cracked skin, whilst boosting collagen production. Although most AHA’s will do that for your skin, pumpkin enzymes are especially gentle. Making it perfect for most skin types.
With winter coming, it’s important to change your skin care routine to cater to the colder and harsher weather. Here are three skincare products that you can easily incorporate into your routine. To give your skin the best over the next few months.
Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
This is a ‘apply to dry skin’ cleanser. Perfect to use with a flannel to give you that extra bit of exfoliation.
Most cleansing butters are made to break down makeup, oils and anything you’ve carried on your face. This one in particular is silk-like in texture. You don’t realise how little you need. A serum amount is recommended.
At £30.00 a go, it is on the higher end budget wise, but as a morning cleanser, giving you that extra glow and hydration to start the day is such a bonus.
Link to shop: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/elemis-superfood-aha-glow-cleansing-butter-90g/12624607.html
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Peter Thomas Roth is one of the leading skincare brands in the USA. I’ve seen more people incorporate their products into their day to day skincare routines and others treat the brand as their skincare treat.
For me, at £50.00 a tub, Peter Thomas Roth is ‘out the budget’ and something I get as a treat or as a gift.
This mask is one of my favourites to use. But, it is one to use sparingly. It is meant to be applied as a thin layer, massaged into the skin with wet fingertips and left for 3-7 minutes. Dependent on how sensitive your skin is. I leave it on for 4-5 minutes and I am a little red after use, but that calms quickly. You can use this 1 to 2 times a week, but I use it once every 10 days.
I cannot stress that it is extremely active. I’ve seen many apply a thick layer, feel tingly or aggravated and say it doesn’t work. Of course, it won’t work for everyone, but I have had such amazing results from this and know others who have too. It’s given me the smoothest skin and I’ve found my makeup glides on effortlessly after use. I would say, this isn’t a product for those who are beginners to skincare.
Link to shop: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/peter-thomas-roth-pumpkin-enzyme-mask-150ml/11030448.html
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow Moisturiser
This product is hailed as Kates three Ps for perfect skin; pineapple, pumpkin and papaya enzymes.
As a daily product, this moisturiser is gentle and works fast. I saw great results in 4 days! For me, it helped with dullness, dryness and texture and I have seen it help those with an uneven skin tone.
This is very pricey, I won’t sugar coat it. It’s £58.00.
If you have tried all the drug store moisturisers and you are going to pay out for something ‘higher end’, then I’d start with this. Chances are you will hit the nail on the head first time. There is a warning about this product. It will increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and may increase the possibility of sunburn. Winter sun is no joke. I prefer to use this at PM only.
Link to shop: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/kate-somerville-exfolikate-glow-moisturiser-50ml/12753687.html
It’s important to say, you don’t need to use all three of these products every day. Overloading your skin with AHAs is counter productive and can increase sensitivity. These are just some ideas if you feel like your skin is dull, dry and you don’t know where to start.
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