6 Simple Fall Skincare Tips to Refresh Your Routine

Upgrade your autumn skincare: six essential tips for a radiant complexion

As the crispness of fall replaces the summer heat, you may begin to notice significant shifts in the weather—cooler temperatures and reduced humidity can challenge your skin’s adaptability, leading to dryness and discomfort. It’s essential to transition your skincare regime to combat these changes effectively. Adopting season-specific products and practices can help maintain your skin’s health and vibrancy. Here are six super easy hacks to revamp your skincare routine for fall:

1. Switch to a thicker moisturizer

During the summer, a lighter moisturizer might suffice, but fall calls for a more robust approach. Opt for a thicker, cream-based moisturizer enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients are stellar at locking in moisture and reinforcing your skin’s natural barrier, ensuring hydration throughout the day and night.

2. Continue wearing SPF

The sun’s harmful UV rays don’t retire with the summer. Cloudy fall days can still expose your skin to UV radiation, necessitating continued use of sunscreen. Applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ each morning can shield your skin from potential damage, including skin cancer and the acceleration of aging processes.

3. Change your face wash

The heavy-duty cleansers used in summer to remove sweat and oil might be too harsh for cooler weather. Transition to a milder face wash that removes impurities without stripping essential moisture. A sulfate-free cleanser that maintains your skin’s pH balance is ideal for fall and winter.

4. Exfoliate less frequently

While frequent exfoliation is beneficial in the sweaty summer months, reducing the frequency in fall is crucial to avoid over-drying your skin. Cut back to exfoliating once or twice a week. This schedule is sufficient to slough away dead skin cells without compromising your skin’s moisture barrier.

5. Switch to nourishing face oils

Instead of retinol products that may overly dry out the skin during colder months, consider integrating nourishing face oils into your routine. Oils like argan, jojoba, and marula are excellent for providing extra hydration and have antioxidative properties that can enhance skin health without the harsh effects of retinol.

6. Invest in a humidifier

Using a humidifier in your home can add necessary moisture to the air, which is often dried out by indoor heating. This can help prevent your skin from becoming dry and irritated. Place a humidifier in rooms where you spend the most time, like the bedroom or office, to ensure optimal humidity levels.

Add professional treatments to the mix

The cooler months are perfect for giving your skin some professional TLC. Treatments like Hydrafacials, which deeply hydrate and exfoliate, or Clear + Brilliant, which smooths out your skin texture and helps fade acne scars, really step up your fall skincare game. Adding these pros to your routine not only perks up your skin’s texture and tone but also makes it easier to keep that glow going all year long.

Want to learn more about skincare treatments? Reach out to LaserAway, the nation’s leader in aesthetic dermatology.

References

1. “How to Transition Your Skin-Care Routine from Summer to Fall,” Allure, August 5, 2019.
2. “How to Transition Your Skin-Care Routine for Fall Like a Pro,” Vogue, August 12, 2018.