NEW Fall Facial - Pumpkin. it’s not just for pies or lattes anymore.

Fall is almost in the air, and it brings to mind many things:  falling leaves, temperatures cooling, longer shadows and, of course, pumpkin! This is why we created our newest spa service: the Pumpkin Peel Fall facial!

Pumpkin has many uses in skincare. 

Not only does pumpkin smell and taste good, it is a very effective ingredient commonly used in the skin health industry. This incredible ingredient can be used as an effective mask or fermented into a ‘pumpkin wine’ to release multiple nutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial for most skin types and conditions.

The pumpkin enzyme is an effective proteolytic, meaning it will dissolve – or digest – protein or keratin. This mechanism of action makes it an excellent ingredient for sluggish skin conditions that typically result in an excessive amount of skin cell debris, which leads to a complexion that looks dull and uneven. Excessive cellular buildup can also impede the ability of topical products and serums to effectively penetrate the skin. By keeping the skin free of this extra buildup, products that are applied directly after the pumpkin enzyme will be able to work their way into the lower layers of the epidermis more easily.

Vitamins A and C are also ingredients found in pumpkin, both of which are essential to healthy skin function. In addition, pumpkin also contains a high percentage of naturally occurring salicylic acid, making this a great ingredient for acneic skin types as well.

As mentioned above, pumpkin wine is a result of the fermentation of whole pumpkin. This process releases additional nutrients and vitamins within pumpkin, and can be formulated into toners or applied topically to protect and nourish the skin throughout the day.

Last year we introduced a Fall Facial. As you see in our re posted blog below, you will learn why we recommend a fall facial to recover from the sun and outdoor exposures. Each season has its own issues and this is why we recommend at least a quarterly facial to help it look and feel its best. This fall we added the pumpkin peel. Here is the description of the benefits and our service. 

Say goodbye to summer skin woes and hello to a radiant autumn complexion with our seasonal Fall Facial/Pumpkin Peel: We start with a Double Cleanse, pre-treat the face with Pumpkin Peel and PCA's Sensi Peel, all to promote even skin tone, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, to improve surface texture and brighten the skin.  Book your Fall Facial with a Pumpkin Peel here.

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PCA SKIN^® offers our Retexturize: Therapeutic Pumpkin Mask, which boasts the many benefits of pumpkin, in addition to added salicylic acid and the powerful antioxidant glutathione, among others. After this stimulating treatment, you can send your patients home with our Nutrient Toner  – a powerhouse of vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids to help refine pores and remove superficial dead skin cells between professional treatments.

PCA SKIN Retexturize: Therapeutic Pumpkin Mask

With the end of summer coming and fall on its way, we recommend this facial treatment so your skin can look its best and be better prepared and protect you during the cooler and dryer weather ahead. Book here now