Pumpkin Beauty Products for Those Who Can’t Be Limited to Just Lattes

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Nothing says fall quite like the arrival of pumpkin spice everything. And we're not just talking about lattes! Along with smelling amazing, pumpkin is actually a superfood that can do wonders for your skin, so it's essential to incorporate pumpkin beauty products into your routine 365 days a year.

Pumpkin Skin Benefits

Our experts say that pumpkin offers many skin benefits, including boosting hydration and repairing skin damage, because it has a very small molecular structure that can penetrate deep into the skin layers. Here, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jaimie DeRosa, M.D, and skincare specialist Joelle O’Connor of Schweiger Dermatology Group break down why you should use pumpkin beauty products.

• Goodbye dull skin: Fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids increase cell turnover, which brightens and smooths skin.

• Hydration: Pumpkin is rich in fatty acids, which help keep your skin well-moisturized.

• Anti-aging: Antioxidant-rich vitamin A and vitamin C increase the production of collagen, smoothening and softening the skin to slow the signs of aging.

• Great for acne: Zinc contained in pumpkin seeds is useful for acne-prone skin since it helps control hormone levels as well as the production of oil. It also helps to heal skin inflammation.

• Promotes a healthy skin barrier: Pumpkin seeds also contain vitamin E and essential fatty acids that help to maintain your skin’s barrier function. It also plays a role in regulating oil production.
  

• No more dark spots: Zinc, magnesium, and vitamin A improve dark spots left behind from acne flare-ups.

From exfoliating face masks to hand lotions (and even a PSL-scented makeup palette), our beauty editor, Nicole Saunders, carefully researched and narrowed in on 11 pumpkin beauty products that'll help you fully embrace the season, including several that'll give you a healthy new glow this season!

Nutrient Facial Toner

Although I'm a beauty editor, I'm the first to admit I don't have perfect skin. I'm constantly trying new beauty products to bring you the best of the best, so it's only natural my skin isn't always on point.

Luckily, esthetician Alessandra Cavallero of Spa Bem Ti Vi is my skincare fairy godmother — and every product she's ever recommended has dramatically improved my skin, including this toner.

The pumpkin wine-based facial toner is chock-full of amino acids, enzymes, and vitamins to remove dead skin cells, minimize post-acne discoloration, and shrink the look of large pores. My face always glows after I swipe it on, which is especially welcome during the fall and winter seasons when my complexion tends to look a bit dull. Above all, it's safe for everyone, including those with sensitive and acne-prone skin types.

A bonus: The light and sweet pumpkin fragrance make it one of the best-smelling skincare products I've ever used!

More: These Expert-Approved Blackhead Removal Tools Start at $9 on Amazon

Pumpkin Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm

The change in seasons can wreak havoc on your lips, but this Burt's Bees pumpkin lip balm glides on effortlessly to deliver a surge of much-needed hydration. Their organic lip balm is made with 100% natural ingredients, such as coconut oil and beeswax, to relieve pain caused by blisters and cold sores, to boot.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Shea Sugar Scrub

Our former beauty editor has exfoliated with the Coconut Lime flavored body scrub for a decade, so you already know it's legit!

The Pumpkin Spice Latte version is the perfect addition to your routine because sugar, a super-gentle exfoliant, removes the driest layer of dead skin cells to reveal smooth-AF skin underneath. It also contains shea butter and other hydrating oils to soften your body.

Purifying 2-in-1 Pumpkin Pore Detox Mask & Scrub

I get it — you don't always want to follow an extensive skincare routine. Luckily, this 2-in-1 pumpkin spice beauty product is made for those lazy days we're all guilty of. The hybrid face scrub and face mask combines pumpkin with kaolin clay and salicylic acid to soak up excess oil, soak up acne-causing bacteria, and refined jojoba beads to leave your face baby soft and smooth.

It's also self-warming, which is a nice welcome compared to using cold clay masks, such as the $41 OLEHENRIKSON Cold Plunge Mask.

Pumpkin Body Lotion 10% Regenerate

Say goodbye to bumps, acne, and dry skin with this highly rated body lotion made with pumpkin extract and glycolic acid. These two ingredients are also excellent for repairing sun-damaged skin, improving uneven skin tone, and boosting skin elasticity to improve signs of aging.

Apply once a light layer at night, and be sure to layer on SPF in the morning since your skin will be more sensitive to the sun's rays.

Yam and Pumpkin Enzyme Peel

Chemical peels are one of the best ways to help reverse your skin concerns, like fading dark spots and fine lines. In addition to pumpkin, this chemical peel includes yam, which is rich in beta-carotene and vitamins to slow the signs of aging.

There's also willow bark extract that acts as a pore minimizer, purifying pineapple, vitamin-rich papaya, and lactic and glycolic acids to smooth skin by sloughing off dead skin cells.

And don't worry, it also has plenty of hydrating ingredients to keep your skin balanced, including hyaluronic acid and vegetable glycerin. Plus, it contains a blend of sunflower, avocado, calendula, and grapeseed oils.

Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter

Remove makeup, cleanse, and nourish your skin with the help of DeRosa’s go-to pumpkin beauty product from ELEMIS. It’s a standout for DeRosa because it contains fermented pumpkin, cherry, and rice butter to leave your skin healthy and glowy.

“This nourishing cleanser has smooth consistency and texture that is pleasant to touch. You don’t need to use a lot, so one jar goes a long way,” she says. DeRosa adds her patients are also big fans of this product because it smells incredible, brightens their complexion, and leaves their skin squeaky-clean.

Pumpkin Spice Second Slice Sweet & Spicy Eyeshadow Palette

OK, fine, you won't get any pumpkin skincare benefits from using this new beauty product, but it's the best pumpkin-inspired makeup I've tried this season.

Not only does it smell like pumpkin pie, but you have access to 18 buttery-soft, creamy pressed eyeshadows to play with. There's a slew of neutral mattes, shimmers, and glitter eyeshadows. Plus, the rich purples, greens, and pinks make for a nice pop of color that helps transition your look from day to night.

Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing and Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask

Glowing skin on a budget? Yes, please! Experience smoother, brighter skin in any season with this exfoliating face mask that contains a blend of pumpkin enzymes, AHAs, and prebiotics.

This tub also pairs rice and lemon powders with sodium hyaluronate and shea butter for a cocktail of skin-enhancing benefits, including exfoliation and hydration.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkin seeds aren’t just a delicious snack... they’re ripe with skin benefits! This oil adds essential fatty acids and antioxidants to your routine for less than $15. In addition to anti-aging and anti-acne benefits, some Amazon reviewers say it even shrinks their facial scars.

Even your hair can reap the benefits of pumpkin with this 100% pure pumpkin seed oil from Levfen Rose. Amazon reviewers say this intensely hydrating formula revives their dry, damaged strands.

Spice Aromatherapy Herbal Soap

If having a bathroom that smells like pumpkin pie sounds like a dream, you'll want to scoop up this bar soap that's made with essential oils and spices. This vegan-friendly soap provides a rich lather and contains natural glycerin and plant-based oils to help cleanse your body without stripping it of essential hydration.

Best of all, it's made in the USA and safe for everyone, including those with dry, cracked, itchy, and sensitive skin.

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