Natural skin care specialists are reaching for pumpkin seed oil (also called pepitas). A little bit goes a long way because it has such dense nutrition. It is extremely high in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, and other trace minerals and vitamins. By the same token packed, pumpkin seed oil is high in phenolic compounds, tocopherols, and sterols.โ
When we look into the effects from the main properties of this oil, I swear the skin starts to crave it.
The ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ content serve as the essential building blocks of skinโs surface layers and hydrate the cells. They help create a smoother, more even, and healthy aged complexion.
๐ญ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ is a potent antioxidant and has calming ability with its anti-inflammatory properties. It is most noteworthy though for helping with homeostasis of the acid mantle for the skin.โ This means that pumpkin seed oil is creates a perfect biome for the skin.
๐ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐บ is an essential for the enzymes that support DNA repair and replication. The skin loves healing magnesium that is in this oil.
๐ฃ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ are becoming a topic in skin care as they are effective for skin cell renewal, as well as they stimulate elastin and collagen production. They inhibit excessive melanin synthesis as well as inhibit inflammation and neutralizes free radicals. Flavonoids comprise the largest and most diverse group of phenolic compounds in plants.โ Phenols and tocopherols make up approximately 60% of the pumpkin seed oils properties.
๐ง๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ mainly have Vitamin E activity. They protect the cells membranes from light induced damage and reduce photodamage, acute and chronic. Natural forms of tocopherols also reduce skin roughness, and noteworthy they are free radical scavengers & emollients too.โ
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ work to keep the structural integrity of the cell membrane which helps to reduce any existing and future inflammation in the skin. Along with improving the metabolism process within the skin, and aiding in moisture retention. Sterols can be applied topically and pumpkin seed oil is where I like to find them.
We use pumpkin seed oil in our line.
Our entire line is made to works through potent plant properties have been used as ancient natural remedies. Plants work with our skin, and I believe give the cells proper nutrition and atmosphere to flourish. Pumpkin seed oil can be found in our Ageless Serum which is exactly what it’s name says. It is an anti-aging serum that diminishes age spots, fine lines and bad texture. It naturally boosts the collagen levels in the skin and brightens too. When looking for natural skin care, I highly recommend incorporating my line in to your routine. I am a master esthetician that specializes in plant based skin care.