The ABCs of Pumpkin
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I am convinced that the invention of the pumpkin spice latte was the springboard for the ultimate Pumpkin Craze! Coffee shops and restaurants are adding to the excitement with sneak peeks and countdowns, making this limited time, seasonal favorite, a major star. With its popularity, we’ve seen Pumpkin become a hit ingredient in our skincare products and treatments as well. And while Amelia Gray might be on the “limited time” pumpkin themed services bandwagon, I can also assure you, there is room for this powerhouse ingredient year round!
Aside from pumpkin acting as the mascot that ushers in all things autumn, what else is this ingredient doing for us and why is it a top choice? My style of educating our beloved guests, is straightforward, with easy to understand principles. So why not look at the A-B-Cs of PUMPKIN?
A- Pumpkin contains a few mainstream ingredients, such as the gently exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy Acids, and Vitamin A, which produces new collagen and encourages new cell growth!
B- Pumpkin also contains Beta Carotene, which is a derivative of Vitamin A. This form strengthens the cells and skin with anti aging/antioxidant benefits.
C- Pumpkin is loaded with Vitamin C, which is the only FDA approved antioxidant shown to make cells “think” they are younger and perform at optimum levels.
(Wanna keep going??? Me too!!)
D- Pumpkin is PERFECT for dry and dehydrated skin! Yes it’s exfoliating, but great for drier skin types!
E- Pumpkin also contains Vitamin E, which stabilizes Vitamin C, but also helps with elasticity and nourishes the skin, keeping it protected.
And all the way through “Z” we could go, given that Pumpkin also contains minerals, including magnesium and zinc, to promote skin health!
Amelia Gray’s Estheticians are huge fans of all things pumpkin, and have even helped our Nail Technicians find a perfect pumpkin option for the season!
What will this do for YOU, you might be wondering? Pumpkin will brighten dark spots, and especially those new spots found after summer sun, on our face, chest, feet and legs! (Check out our Pumpkin Spice Facial and Pumpkin Spice Pedi!) These treatments give gentle exfoliation, brightening, smoothing, and hydrating benefits to your skin’s post summer sun fun, and gearing up for chemical peels or even just before events and holidays! Along with the fun colors and scents of autumn, you can trust that we will leave you feeling relaxed and looking radiant & youthful! These treatments will only last through November 2024, though, so act fast! Book online or reach out to our Guest Experts at the front desk to secure your pumpkin treat (I mean, service…) today! Have you tried either of these? We want to know, what’s your favorite!