Food On Your Face

BY JEFFREY JAMES KEYES

Want to give your visage some va-va-voom? Push reset on those pores with a beauty mask featuring pumpkin and other produce.

THERE ARE A FEW GREAT NEW MASKS ON THE MARKET. ONE POPULAR INGREDIENT IN SEVERAL WE RECENTLY INVESTIGATED IS PUMPKIN. Sure, your favorite coffee shop may have moved on from #PumpkinSpice to #PeppermintMocha. But this nutrient-rich squash can keep delivering omega fatty acids, biotin and Vitamins E, A and K to your face all year long. We’ve also got masks featuring matcha, mushrooms and other ingredients you might usually see on a menu.

EMINENCE PUMPKIN LATTE HYDRATION MASQUE

is formulated with Vitamin E and Omega 9 nutrients, helping to restore your skin's natural moisture while fighting environmental stress and the appearance of aging. This mask is rich in beta-carotene and has a wonderful aroma that makes you feel as if you're diving into a pumpkin pie. Eminence Organic Skin Care has been using sustainable farming and green practices to create natural, organic and biodynamic products since 1958. Free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates and other harsh cosmetic chemicals their products are made with fresh fruit pulp, plants and exotic spices. ($52)

DERMAQUEST MINI PUMPKIN MASK

is a subtle, gentle mask that can aid in preventing breakouts while rejuvenating the skin. It's ideal for those with mild acne and pigmentation concerns. The mask features pumpkin pulp, which has antibacterial properties and enzymes that digest excess skin cells as well as antioxidants with anti-inflammatory benefits and AHA's to help decongest clogged pores. The mask also works in concert with Dermaquest Essential Daily Cleanser, another gentle-yet-thorough cleanser that provides mild exfoliation. The cleanser contains papaya fruit extract, pineapple fruit extract and grape seed extract. This cruelty-free cleanser is ideal for anyone with skin sensitivities and safe to use on any skin tone. ($32)

WHICH BLUE MATCHA RESTORING MASK

is a great winter option to purify and detoxify stressed skin while evening out your pH balance. In addition to blue matcha, its detoxifying ingredients include organic mango butter, organic green tea and soothing organic aloe leaf juice. The combination nourishes skin with rich antioxidants and leave you feeling (and looking) spa-treatment fresh. It's perfect to pack on a skiing or snowboarding trip. ($58)

PAULA'S CHOICE SUPER HYDRATE OVERNIGHT MASK

Paula’s Choice also has a new mask enriched with cloudberry, reishi mushroom and specialized peptides. This mask not only soothes, but works overnight to reverse dehydrated damaged skin. If your skin gets dry during the winter months, lather on this mask and let it work overnight. ($34)

BLUE LAGOON ALGAE MASK

Nobody does winter quite like the Icelandic. And Blue Lagoon Iceland offers a mask that is chock-full of healing and restorative properties from its famous geothermal spa. The mask is infused with natural bacteria and aquatic plants to significantly increase collagen production, helping the skin look more firm — and more radiant. Apply generously, close your eyes and picture yourself floating in a warm electric-blue pool. ($103)