A pumpkin scrub that’s sweet as pie

It’s autumn, a transitional time for Mother Nature — and our skin.

s_pumpkin_spice_polishThe goal is to keep our skin soft and supple like spring leaves. Not dry and brittle like the autumn leaves that are falling from trees in locales that are blessed with changing seasons.

Skin care expert Peter Lamas makes a scrub that reminds us of fall but is a year-round treat for skin. Exfoliating Pumpkin Facial Scrub ($24) contains pumpkin enzymes that penetrate deep into pores to wash away dirt and excess oil without leaving skin feeling stressed or parched, unlike heavy-duty exfoliating products that make your face feel like it’s been, well, smacked with a big, fat pumpkin.

Take it from me, a gal who is passionate about skin care. I personally tested the scrub, which was provided by Peter Lamas. After exfoliating my face, I rub the scrub over the backs of my hands so they feel soft and refresher, too. A twofer!

The scrub includes fruit-infused ingredients that brighten the complexion: pumpkin oil, apple and almond acid and apricot grains. Vitamin A helps to neutralize free radicals and protect skin from cellular damage.

Peter Lamas also offers a go-to every-day wash, which leaves skin feeling clean and soft. Detoxifying Citrus C Facial Cleanser ($20) is an ultra-hydrating cleanser packed with Vitamin C, which stimulates production of collagen, the stuff that plumps up skin and makes it elastic. Like the pumpkin scrub, the cleanser  is gentle, with chamomile to calm irritated skin. Think of it as a soothing cup of tea for your skin. The goal is to wash away the cares and cosmetics of the day, without stripping away moisture.

 

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