The fall harvest is here, bringing with it a bounty of fresh, seasonal foods. Autumn always feels cozy, with pumpkin spice coffees and apple cider donuts, but it is also a time when skin needs extra care. As summer fades and cooler weather sets in, fall foods not only nourish the body but also provide powerful benefits for the skin. Let’s take a closer look at a few seasonal favorites.

How Skin Changes in Fall  

Seasonal skin care transitions are always an adjustment and the shift from summer to fall is no exception. Humidity, sun and sweat leave their mark while cooler temperatures, indoor heat, wind and rain take over. Fall is the time to boost hydration, refresh dry or dull skin and establish healthy new habits.

Fall Harvest Foods 

When it comes to seasonal foods, few are more revered than the hearty fruits and vegetables that ripen in the fall. And sure, we have access to most produce all year round in these modern times, but there’s something about food that is in season and picked locally that makes it both more delicious and easier on the planet.

Fall farming begins long before summer ends, with months of work, natural growth cycles and the reward of seeds finally brought to harvest. All of it comes together in this abundant time of year.

We celebrate the fall harvest by incorporating many of these seasonal fruits and vegetables into Eminence Organic Skin Care products. From cranberries to pumpkin, pomegranate, mushrooms and sweet potatoes, each ingredient brings unique benefits you’ll discover below.

Fall Harvest Foods and Skin Care 

Shifting to cooler, drier months can do a number on the skin. How fitting, then, that harvest foods are nutrient-dense and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 

Apples 

The benefits of apples in skin care are plentiful. As well as vitamin C, these flavorful fall fruits also contain natural fruit acids and antioxidants. Apple as an ingredient helps brighten and even the look of skin through gentle exfoliation. And Swiss Green Apples, which are used in a number of our products, help rejuvenate the complexion, promote the look of skin’s elasticity and delay the visible signs of aging.  

Pumpkin   

It’s delicious in a pie or a latte and nourishing in a soup, but don’t underestimate the benefits of applying pumpkin directly to your skin. This member of the gourd family (related to other squashes) is packed with enzymes, beta-carotene, amino acids and antioxidants. Whether you’re eating it in or applying it topically, in the form of a mask or peel, the results will help you glow. Pumpkin is high in vitamins A and C, which can improve the look of skin texture and boost overall radiance.   

Cranberries 

Not just for sauce, this small, bright berry is a powerhouse for the skin. High in vitamins and antioxidants, cranberries improve the appearance of wrinkles, protect against free radical damage, and help improve tone and suppleness.  

Pomegranate 

Pomegranates are high in fiber and rich in vitamins. The skin loves them because they’re packed with polyphenols and antioxidants. They can be found in our fall-inspired Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub which leaves skin looking nourished, tightened, smooth and radiant.   

Sweet Potato 

Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, which helps rejuvenate the skin’s appearance and feel. They are also high in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that reduce visible signs of aging caused by environmental stressors. In our Superfood Booster-Powder, sweet potato helps enhance moisturizers to support healthy, radiant-looking skin.

Mushrooms 

Not all mushrooms are harvested in the fall, but they deserve mention here. Valued for their adaptogenic qualities, mushrooms support hydration, skin elasticity and barrier function. Certain varieties are also rich in antioxidants that help reduce puffiness.

We are especially fond of reishi, shiitake and snow mushrooms, and our new Fall Pure Forest Collection is filled with these remarkable fungi.

What are your favorite fall foods and do you notice a difference in your skin when you eat them? Let us know in the comments or talk to us on social media.