Mall windows are beaming with jack-o’-lanterns, and cafes are boasting of delicious pumpkin pies and soups on the menu—this can only mean one thing—fall, and Halloween is here! And while we are completely aware that fall is not a big deal in India, we can’t ignore all the amazing benefits of pumpkin! Rich in enzymes, amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamins A and E, this plant makes a great beauty ingredient. Here’s a list of eight pumpkin-enriched beauty products which are a complete treat.
1. Earth Rhythm Gel To Milk Cleansing Jelly
Packed with pumpkin enzymes, this cleanser gently removes make-up and grime without drying the skin.
2. Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
This luxe cleansing balm removed every last trace of make-up, daily pollutants and daily grime revealing gorgeous, glowing skin. The fermented pumpkin enzyme in the cleanser is a natural exfoliant that helps brighten skin.
3. Dot & Key Glow Vitamin C Sleep Mask
Wake up to radiant and hydrated skin with this brightening sleeping mask. It contains vitamin C derived from pineapple, pumpkin oil and blood orange.
4. Summer Fridays Overtime Mask
This exfoliating mask is a perfect blend of pumpkin, apricot seed powder, oat kernel protein and vitamin E. Together these ingredients are a great remedy for bright and smooth skin.
5. Too Cool For School Pumpkin 24K Gold Mask
Formulated with pumpkin extracts, this sheet mask will instantly make skin glow. Use it to prep your skin before you step out for trick-or-treat!
6. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
Did you know this cult-favourite serum contains fermented pumpkin enzymes? Pumpkin is an excellent exfoliant and has natural brightening properties.
7. Skinfood Sous Vide Mask Sheet – Pumpkin
Kickstart spooky season with this sheet mask that will ensure it keeps all the skincare horrors away.
8. Juicy Chemistry Cold Pressed Pumpkin Seed Carrier Oil
This multi-use organic oil is extracted from pumpkin seeds. Use it on your face to lighten blemishes, or on your nails to strengthen them, and applying it on the scalp promotes hair growth.
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