Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for mature skin
Pumpkin Enzyme
Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Aluminum Oxide
Glycerin
Ascorbic Acid
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin with pumpkin enzymes and alumina, which aid in smoothing texture and providing general hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
- While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration and exfoliation, the ingredients are not specialized for targeting your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your skin.
- Apply this exfoliant product after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer. This ensures the best absorption into your skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant product into your face, avoiding any rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply this exfoliant product on completely dry skin to get the best results. This helps your normal skin accept the product smoothly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while using this exfoliant product. Do a patch test before your first use and avoid mixing it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this mask for its exfoliating properties that result in smoother and brighter skin. The scent is also a common positive point. Some users report a stinging sensation and find it too harsh for sensitive skin.
Highlights
Instantly smooths texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin definitely looks squeaky clean and rejuvenated”
- “Makes my skin look so smooth and even”
- “Visibly smoother skin and tighter pores”
- “Left looking refreshed, clear, radiant”
Smells like pumpkin pie Mostly Mentioned
- “Smells of warm pumpkin pie interspersed with cinnamon”
- “Scent is delicious, like Christmas”
- “Smells exactly like pumpkin pie filling”
- “Aroma of autumn encapsulates your senses”
Brightens dull complexion Often Mentioned
- “Gives my skin a super exfoliation that makes it glow”
- “Promotes a clear, luminous complexion”
- “Skin looks more youthful and tighter”
- “Revitalizes dull, congested skin”
Clears pores and congestion Sometimes Noted
- “Draws dirt, pollution, makeup and impurities”
- “Rids the skin of blackheads and oils”
- “Pores look noticeably smaller”
- “Great for congested complexions”
Intense burning sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Felt a little concerned as mask started to feel very warm”
- “Stings a little, that's normal”
- “Tingled a little and I was only able to keep it on for 3 minutes”
- “Burning sensation doesn't really bother me”
Too harsh for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “Would not recommend to people with sensitive skin”
- “Caused irritation especially upon initial use”
- “Texture is too gritty”
- “Can be abrasive and uneven”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “A little pricey but so worth it”
- “Can seem like an investment”
- “Without the hefty price sticker”
- “Splurge at Sephora”
Strong lingering fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Fragrance is pretty strong with the pumpkin”
- “Smell is not overpowering”
- “Scent isn't giving pumpkin, it's giving sweet potato”
- “Smells entirely edible”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, peterthomasroth.com, walmart.com, lovelyskin.com, sephora.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask work for mature skin?
This mask works for mature skin by offering moderate exfoliation and general hydration, though it is not specialized for targeting wrinkles and fine lines. An exfoliant treatment for mature skin needs to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively target wrinkles and fine lines with high-quality ingredients, perform its anti-aging function excellently, and contain potent antioxidants, hydrating components, and skin-repairing ingredients.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin by helping provide general hydration while smoothing texture. An exfoliant for mature skin also needs potent antioxidants, peptides, and nourishing oils that effectively target fine lines and wrinkles.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Pumpkin Enzyme do for mature skin?
Pumpkin Enzyme helps gently clear away dead surface cells to leave mature skin feeling soft and smooth. This kind of exfoliating ingredient may improve overall texture, but a product for mature skin also needs nourishing oils and antioxidants to keep the skin looking plump and healthy.
What does Alpha Hydroxy Acid do for mature skin?
Alpha hydroxy acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by gently clearing away dull surface flakes and encouraging collagen production. Regular use may visibly soften fine lines, improve texture, and fade dark spots over time.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996The Journal of Dermatology, 2006
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This exfoliant treatment fits into an evening routine once a week, as Lovi routines start exfoliating steps weekly and let you use them more often only if you tolerate them well. Because it does not target fine lines and wrinkles, mature skin needs products with specialized ingredients and benefits that smooth and firm.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
This exfoliant is safe for your skin when used carefully, but it does not specifically target wrinkles and fine lines, meaning mature skin needs products with specialized firming and anti-aging ingredients.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant treatment once a week as part of your routine, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. This product of this type needs specialized ingredients for mature skin, such as targeted retinoids and glycolic acid, to better smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin since it lacks heavy oils that block pores, though the enzymes and scrubbing crystals may cause temporary redness. This skin type needs products with retinol, peptides, or specialized antioxidants to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol and parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Glycolic acid peeling and aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion both caused immediate skin barrier damage and erythema in 13 healthy women, with microdermabrasion showing less severe effects, and full barrier recovery occurring within 24 hours for both procedures while erythema subsided within 1 to 4 days.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2004Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes decreased fallen hairs by 44.42% and increased the anagen to telogen ratio by 1.4-fold after 8 weeks compared to initial conditions.
Pharmaceuticals, 2022Topical application of prickly pear, pumpkin, and linseed oils significantly reduced clinical signs of acute inflammation, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress in carrageenan-treated rats compared to the normal saline-treated group.
BioMed Research International, 2020Both sodium chloride and aluminum oxide microdermabrasion altered the epidermal barrier by significantly increasing transepidermal water loss and hydration at 24 hours in eight patients.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2002Aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion resulted in mild subjective and clinical improvement, increased skin temperature, decreased sebum content, temporary increased roughness, decreased skin stiffness, increased skin compliance, and histological vascular changes in ten subjects with photodamaged skin compared to baseline measurements.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2001Aluminum oxide microdermabrasion facial treatments in eleven volunteers resulted in clinical improvements in dyschromia, actinic changes, and fine rhytides, along with epidermal and dermal histological changes, compared to controls.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other products fit mature skin better
Topical application of retinol and retinoic acid both increased epidermal thickness and upregulated collagen genes and proteins in human skin, with retinol producing similar histological and molecular changes to retinoic acid alongside a significant reduction in facial wrinkles after 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Pumpkin, Alumina, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Lactobacillus Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Lactate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Bht, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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