As summer fades into fall, it’s time for you to adapt your skincare routine to meet the new seasonal challenges. The shift in climate can lead to dryness, dullness, and increased skin sensitivity if not addressed properly. By focusing on exfoliation, fortifying your skin barrier, and enhancing hydration and protection, you can achieve a vibrant, healthy complexion throughout the fall season.
Why you should transition your skincare routine for fall?
During the summer months, your skin tends to accumulate dead cells due to elevated sun exposure and oil production. As temperatures drop, this buildup can result in clogged pores, dryness, and a lack of radiance. Fall presents an ideal opportunity to rejuvenate your skin, prepare it for the colder weather ahead, and repair any damage incurred during the summer. Exfoliation is a key step in this seasonal transition, promoting the removal of dead skin cells and enhancing product absorption and cellular turnover.
Tailor your exfoliation for fall
Exfoliation should be a fundamental part of your fall skincare routine, but it’s important to choose gentler products during this time. Consider milder AHA/BHA formulations or enzyme-based exfoliants, which effectively eliminate dead skin without being too harsh as your skin adjusts to cooler temperatures. Regular exfoliation can help prevent breakouts, address hyperpigmentation from summer sun exposure, and rejuvenate your skin’s appearance.
I recommend starting with 1-2 applications of exfoliants per week, gradually increasing frequency as needed. Applying these products at night can reduce sun sensitivity and allow your skin to recover overnight.
Strengthen and protect your skin barrier
The fall season can be tough on your skin, often weakening the moisture barrier and leading to dryness and irritation. Strengthening this barrier is essential. Look for products rich in lipids, such as fatty acids, plant sterols, and vitamin E, which help reinforce your skin’s defences and retain moisture. Make it a habit to moisturise twice daily, and consider layering a light moisturiser under retinol treatments to minimise irritation.
Maintain hydration and protection with a 5-step routine
Here’s a straightforward yet effective 5-step skincare regimen designed to keep your skin nourished and hydrated throughout the fall:
- Cleanse: Use a gentle, yet effective cleanser like Cleanse, daily glycolic cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin’s natural oils.
- Enhance: Apply a vitamin-rich serum such as CBD Revive to deliver antioxidants, fight inflammation and soothe your skin against seasonal dryness.
- Enhance: Incorporate a powerful hydrating serum like Replenishing Serum to enhance elasticity and help your skin maintain and build up moisture.
- Moisturise: Lock in hydration and keep your skin barrier intact with a rich cream like Barrier Repair, which strengthens your skin barrier in drier conditions, increases elasticity and supports collagen production.
- Protect: Finish with SPF 50 to safeguard your skin from harmful UV rays, even in cooler weather and protect your active ingredients.
By making these essential adjustments, you can achieve and maintain a radiant and healthy complexion all fall long. Embrace the season with confidence and let your skin glow!
