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3. Invest in a Humidifier Reinvite moisture back into your home or o ce with a humidifier! Although the cold and dry air outside is something that we mere mortals have no say in, we do have the chance to bring moisture back inside! We recommend turning on the humidifier as soon as your turn on your heat for the best results as the dry heat will also harm your skin. 4. Repair Your Summer Skin with Vitamin C Before we get into the heavy creams and all, we must repair the potential damage that our sunny summer has caused. After being kept at home for months on end, we all couldn’t wait to bask in that warm sunshine to get back that summer glow but some of us might have left summer and entered fall with sun damage. Our skin might need some rescuing from dark spots, uneven tones and fine lines so throw your skin a life saver by adding a Vitamin C-rich formula to your routine. 5. SPF baby! Sunscreen isn’t just for summer! The sun isn’t completely gone in the colder months! We’re not living in total darkness. Heck, even on rainy days the sun is still there hiding behind the clouds, and you never know when it’s going to peak out! While you may have used a thick SPF-heavy sunscreen in the summer, now’s the time to switch over to not only something lighter but most definitely something that is broad spectrum. Here’s why. SPF only covers UVB rays which have a shorter wavelength and are associated with sun burns. Wearing a high level of SPF is super important in the summer but as it gets colder your best bet is to switch to a broad-spectrum sunscreen that covers UVA rays as well. These are the sneaky pesky rays that are much worse in winter – they’re longer and are associated with skin aging. It’s hard to feel the full e ects of these rays since we’re already being blasted with cold air. Make the switch to a lighter broad-spectrum sunscreen that you can wear daily under your moisturizer. 6. Swap Out Clay Masks for a Hydrating Mask The final drying stage of clay masks is drawing moisture out from the skin and in these harsh winter months that’s the last thing your skin needs. Ditch those clay masks and find something hydrating and soothing that will breathe life back into your skin. If you are in the market for a clay mask, look for one that is made from Kaolin or white clay, a lighter clay that’s not as harsh. Additionally, do your research to find masks that truly are hydrating and won’t leave you dry and splotchy.
It’s o cially autumn and with the change of the season comes a change in skincare! The transition from summer to fall skincare is an important one – the air begins to change and with that so does our skin! The further we get into the autumn the colder and dryer the air becomes. All the sticky summer humidity is gone, and we’re left with dry itchy skin. But just because the sweet summer sun and warm days are past us it doesn’t mean our glowing skin has to be kissed goodbye as well! Here’s the keyword: moisture. Stick with us and we’ll show you the most important skincare tips and tricks to make this your most hydrated fall and winter yet!
BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR FALL
1. Thicker Moisturizer As mentioned above, the weather is changing and so is our skin. Therefore, we should change our skincare routines as well. Our skin begins to lose moisture this time of year due to the cold dry air and the best way to combat that is to bring moisture back into your routine! Let’s start with the face. Leave those lightweight summer creams behind and bring on the heavy, rich, nourishing moisturizers! Bring back that baby soft skin with ceramides, the essential and super healthy fatty acids. They’re naturally occurring but we need to make sure to replenish them in the colder months. These acids act as protection for your skin’s barrier against dryness and irritation. A significantly lower level of ceramides can also lead to Eczema, a super itchy and irritating condition that everyone should hope to avoid. And don’t forget the rest of your body! While your face is highly important, we can’t forget the rest of your body! Just as your face will start to feel dry and itchy, so will the rest of you. Look for a rich moisturizer to use daily to lock in the moisture! 2. Cut Back on Exfoliating While exfoliating can refresh your skin and get rid of all the grime that your everyday routine can’t wash away, it’s important to limit your exfoliation during the colder months. Over-exfoliating can lead to tiny cracks in the barrier of your skin which can lead to a larger loss of hydration and inflammation. If you notice that your skin is perpetually inflamed, irritated, itchy and in pain, then you’re most likely harming your skin rather than healing it. To avoid treating your skin too harshly, try glycolic treatment pads or a mask no more than once a week. This’ll help remove discoloration from the summer sun.
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