Whether you’ve been mourning the end of your beloved summer or find yourself romanticizing the drop in temperatures, the season of change that is fall is quickly approaching. To adjust to those changes, it’s always a good idea to make a few adjustments to your skin care routine. From hydrating serums to layers of moisturizer, fall skin care tends to run a little heavier than our light, summer routines to combat the change in temperatures and drier skin.
So, to make your transition into the season of spiced lattes and chunky sweaters a bit easier we’re sharing our favorite fall skin care tips. Take notes as we share our fall skin care hacks to try this season.
- Increase Your Moisturizing
Once fall hits, you may find that it’s becoming increasingly important to apply moisturizer to your skin, which says a lot considering moisturizer is a must year-round — for all skin types. As the air gets cooler and drier, many will notice that drier skin tends to follow. To remedy this, reach for a water-based moisturizer.
Editor’s tip: Apply your moisturizer on damp skin. Whether that’s post cleansing or post serums, layering moisturizer on wet skin will help to draw in hydration, allowing your moisturizer to work its best.
- Use a Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Moisturizer isn’t the only way to amp up hydration. As we mentioned, hyaluronic acid is a stellar hydrator that helps the skin to retain moisture and that’s why it’s found in so many different moisturizers, serums and masks. To add hyaluronic acid into your routine, a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which quickly absorbs into the skin for lasting hydration and a youthful bounce.
Apply your hyaluronic acid serum on damp skin so it has moisture to draw in. Hyaluronic acid is a supportive ingredient that’s beneficial for all skin types, so use it in your morning and night routine and don’t worry about doubling up on the ingredient.
- Introduce an Eye Serum into Your Routine
The fall season is a great time to start using an eye treatment if you don’t already. Whether you have dry under-eyes or dark circles that need addressing, an Eye Serum is a great addition to your skin care routine.
- Double-Cleanse with Micellar Water
Upgrade your skin care routine with an easy cleanser like micellar water. Powered by tiny micelles that remove everything from waterproof makeup to dirt and oils, micellar water is great for removing makeup, it’s non-drying and it serves as the perfect first cleanse.
Saturate a cotton pad with a Micellar Cleansing Water, and sweep it across your skin to cleanse, no rinsing or rubbing required. It’s great for purifying the skin without making the skin feel tight or dry.
Once you’ve cleansed with micellar water, finish with a gel cleanser.
- Use a Cream Cleanser
If your skin starts to feel dry once the temperatures shift, every step in your routine should be focused on adding hydration, especially if you have dry skin to begin with. Harsher cleansers can make your skin feel dry and even tight, so try switching to a gentle creamy cleanser.
- Choose a Chemical Exfoliator
Exfoliating dull skin and dead skin cell buildup can be a useful part of your autumn skin care regimen. When it comes to exfoliating your skin, one of our favorite types of exfoliations is the chemical kind. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), chemical exfoliation involves the use of salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic acid), or enzymes to chemically break down skin surface buildup.
For daily and gentle exfoliation, consider using a Glycolic Acid Peeling Toner, which helps to resurface dull, uneven skin tone and fade dark spots to reveal a fresh-looking complexion. If you prefer a serum for exfoliating, Pure Glycolic Acid Serum, which smooths wrinkles and fine lines, evens skin tone and fades dark spots.
- Use a Vitamin C Serum
If you’re trying to hold on to your summer glow, definitely consider a brightening vitamin C serum for your morning routine. These kinds of Serums tackle the three most common signs of early aging — uneven skin tone and texture, fine lines and enlarged pores. Use it in the morning, after cleansing and before SPF to maintain a radiant and glowing complexion.
- Keep Broad-Spectrum SPF on Hand
It may be fall but that doesn’t mean your skin concerns have completely changed since summer. June through August boast the hottest days of the year, but sun protection is critical year-round. During fall, you’ll want to continue applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30 or greater.
- Embrace Self-Tanner
No need to bid farewell to sun-kissed summer skin when you have self-tanner at your disposal. To keep your complexion tan, we recommend tanning water mists, they are specifically formulated for your face.
Due to daily cleansing and makeup, self-tan on your face fades the fastest and this mist makes touch-ups a breeze. Just spray a cotton pad and swipe it all over your complexion. To tan your neck and décolleté, hold the bottle eight inches away and mist in a sweeping motion over the skin
- Treat the Skin While You Sleep
By now, everyone should be in on the fact that beauty sleep is indeed real. You can take your nighttime skin care routine to the next level this autumn by incorporating an overnight face mask. In the morning skin feels more hydrated and looks noticeably radiant.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
