The Best Pineapple Beauty Products and Gift Items

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Although we tend to associate pineapples with Hawaii, they originated in South America before eventually making their way to the islands in the 1700s. The pineapple is also a worldwide symbol of hospitality that represents a sense of welcome, celebration, and joy, making it a popular gift when visiting a person’s home or when one is a guest at a housewarming party.

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Pineapples are also known for their numerous health and beauty benefits, making them especially great for skin, hair, and digestion. In addition to being a high source of vitamin C to support immune health, pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain, which helps break down dead skin cells, reduces inflammation, and is a great source of fiber. The ascorbic acid in pineapples also helps reduce the appearance of scars and dark marks, while manganese (a mineral) improves bone health.

Tip for Glowing Skin: Take a fresh slice of pineapple and rub it on your skin (carefully avoiding sensitive areas, pimples, and open cuts), then rinse after several minutes to reveal a fresh glow!

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From self-care to home decor, we’ve rounded up our favorite pineapple beauty products and gift items. Read on to discover and shop—and let us know what your favorites are in the comments below!

Anthropologie Pineapple Laundry Basket ($298)

Crafted from rattan, this laundry basket adds the perfect tropical touch to any room! Measurements: 26"H, 18.25" diameter.

Farm Rx Pineapple Plus Instant Glow Toner ($19.99)

This fruit-based, AHA-infused toner gently exfoliates and instantly hydrates skin. It features key ingredients like pineapple extract to smooth, moisturize and enhance skin; a five fruits complex to boost collagen production; and an innovative Slow Herb Complex featuring a blend of botanicals that thrive in dry conditions and are slowly cold-brewed to extract antioxidants for peak efficacy. They also have a Brightening Jelly Serum that exfoliates, minimizes pores and wrinkles, and leaves skin feeling soft.

Eminence Pineapple Refining Tonique ($54)

This tonique from Eminence’s Tropical Superfood Collection is designed to exfoliate, brighten, and hydrate while preparing skin for the next step in your daily ritual.

Maya Bleu Lost in Tropics Shark Tooth Candle ($34.99)

This all-natural, hand poured soy candle is made with eco-friendly materials and inside the wax are four handpicked fossilized shark teeth (no sharks were harmed in the making of the candle). Features a tropical and rum-inspired fragrance with notes of ripe pineapple, orange, apple, melon, creamy coconut, jasmine, rum, and a touch of vanilla. Once the candle melts, add soil to the empty pineapple jar and place the seeded candle duster on top of the soil, water and keep by the light—your candle jar will grow a variety of wildflowers!

NCLA Beauty Pineapple Balm Babe ($16)

This clean, natural and vegan pineapple lip balm intensely soothes and nourishes lips. Formulated with shea butter, cocoa butter, avocado butter, and coconut oil, it leaves lips smooth and hydrated. For best result, use with their Sugar Sugar Pineapple Lip Scrub.

Pacifica Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream ($12.49)

Define those beautiful curls and add some shine with Pacifica’s Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream. Infused with coconut oil, pineapple extract, and hyaluronic acid, this formula is designed to add manageability and soft bounce. 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Rebels Refinery Pineapple Lip Balm ($6)

Pop open this pineapple for soft, moisturized lips and a big smile. This pineapple is packed with the highest quality coconut and sweet almond oils designed to nourish and protect. 100% natural. Made with hand picked essential oils, including lavender. Also available in pink and black.

Shaffali Pineapple + Peppermint Facial Exfoliant ($46)

This two-in-one face scrub and brightening fruit enzyme peel detoxifies skin, giving you a bright glow. Key ingredients include pineapple and papaya enzymes, peppermint, turmeric, saffron, and neem. Features aromatic notes of pineapple, muddled mint, and a sprig of rosemary.

Tracie Martyn Enzyme Exfoliant ($98)

This overachieving mask packs in a gentle AHA/BHA complex, pineapple enzymes, and volcanic minerals for all three major types of exfoliation. The mask’s star ingredient is actually pineapple enzymes – otherwise known as bromelain. Known to cut down on potential irritation, bromelain exfoliates the skin but doesn’t leave it feeling sensitive. Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory effects and even promotes wound healing, so it’s fabulous for skin prone to breakouts.

WEN by Chaz Dean Summer Piña Colada Collection ($35 to $256)

This limited-edition, seasonal collection brings all the summer vibes with the delectable scent of everyone’s favorite tropical drink. You’ll instantly be transported to an island getaway with these skincare and haircare products that include the brand’s signature cleansing conditioner formula, replenishing mist, treatment oil, body treatment, styling creme, nourishing mousse, and hair mask. The products are free of harsh chemicals and detergents, making hair healthier with natural botanical ingredients.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk