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Serving a Fresh Glow, Here Are 12 Pumpkin Delicacies for Your Skin

If you liked pumpkin before, you're going to love it now

by Sanja Savic | COMMENT

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'Tis the season of pumpkin-spiced everything. But hold on to your lattes, because we've got a fresh twist on your pumpkin obsession: a radiant, glowing complexion! That's right, pumpkins are good for more than just pies and jack-o'-lanterns. This highly nutritious vegetable is packed with skin-loving nutrients that can transform a skincare routine from drab — to fab.

Why the pumpkin craze in skincare, you may ask? Well, let's start with a little vitamin boost. Pumpkins are chock-full of skin-loving vitamins like A, C, and E. These powerhouse vitamins team up to fight off free radicals, brighten up dullness, and promote that enviable lit-from-within glow. Talk about an all-natural skin superhero. But that's not all — pumpkin seeds are also used in the skincare industry. The seeds are compressed for their precious oil, which is a goldmine of zinc, a mineral that's like a personal trainer for our skin cells, helping them stay plump and resilient. And don't even get us started on the magical powers of enzymes hiding in those orange wonders. Pumpkin enzymes work tirelessly to exfoliate dead skin cells, assisting in reducing the appearance of pores and brightening existing acne scar marks, too. From toners to masks of varying kinds, including one fresh launch by Kim Karadshian's new beauty brand SKKN by Kim, we've scoured the pumpkin beauty patch to bring you pumpkin-rich beauty products that are bound to leave you glowing, inside and out.

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