Pumpkin is no longer just a food you carve faces into at Halloween or make a pie from. Oh no, this yummy Winter squash also has amazing skin care benefits. Excellent for use on all skin types, but especially if your skin is damaged from environmental conditions, have acne concerns and managing age effects.
Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A, which soothes and softens your skin, and Vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help to remedy damage produced by free radicals. Pumpkin facial masks, moisturizers and peels nourish your skin and promote the absorption of these nutrients. Skin-care products containing pumpkin can be used to help remove old surface skin cells and promote new cell production. Pumpkin also contains natural enzymes that help to dissolve dry skin cells.
DERMAQUEST Pumpkin peel £86 30 min treatment
If you suffer from acne, blemishes or frequent breakouts, your skin will benefit from pumpkin anti-acne products. Pumpkin contains the acne fighting Vitamins E and T, more commonly known as Torulitine. Pumpkin peels promote healthier skin by fighting inflammation, reducing pore size and controlling excess oil. This peel also prevents the appearance of pimples, blackheads and blemishes.
Leading aesthetic specialists DERMAQUEST Skin Therapy have produced peels for clinics and home use, and you can treat yourself to both at No 6 Clinic. This peel has a unique blend of enzyme and antioxidant rich pumpkin pulp, lactic, glycolic and salicylic acids. This advanced peel will exfoliate, clean pores, and remove dead skin cells and congestion revealing fresh, new even toned skin. Leaving your skin feeling bright, plump and hydrated. Pamper yourself at the clinic with this facial for £86.
DERMAQUEST Home Mini Pumpkin peel £32
In between treatments you can use their Mini Pumpkin Peel, allowing you to achieve beautiful skin at home if you can’t make it into the clinic as regularly as would like for facial peel treatments. This non-chemical facial peel is active, but not abrasive. With it you can achieve fabulous results in the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to worry that the peel might be too strong and cause sensitivity.
Mini Pumpkin is available to buy from No 6 Clinic
A beauty regime in place at home is very important to help maintain the effects of your treatments at the clinic. We stock the full range of DERMAQUEST cosmeceutical skin care products (only available in medically lead skin care clinics!). You can speak in confidence to our aesthetic nurses in a FREE 30 min consultation, please call 01892 506930 to book. They will advise you on the best treatments and products for your skin type to suit your lifestyle and budget.
