With autumn comes dry skin. Temperatures get cooler and we spend more time indoors. Humidity drops, and combined with temperature changes, the skin can react by becoming dry, flaky, and a bit dull. It’s time to review your skincare routine for the fall.
Take the time to pamper your skin a little extra. Light some candles and put on some calm music. It’s easy to skip this due to lack of time. But relaxing your body and mind is also an important part of the process for better health and more beautiful skin.
Remove dead skin cells
Start by scrubbing your skin with a facial scrub or peeling. Dead skin cells, flakes, and other dirt disappear. We recommend Evolve’s Miracle Mask, which breathes new life into the skin. Suki’s effective Resurfacing Enzyme Peel is better suited for those with acne-prone skin. When nothing blocks the skin, other skincare products can have better effect and absorption. This is especially good to do if you have dry skin or if your skin feels congested.
Cleaning
When we wash our face, we also wash away part of the skin’s protective film. We need this extra much now that it’s getting colder, as protection to prevent the skin from drying out. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you should use a cleansing oil or cleansing milk to preserve the skin’s protective film. Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is a mild, fragrance-free cleansing milk that suits these skin types and stressed skin well. If your skin is oily or has impurities, you can use a mildly foaming cleanser. Odylique Lemon Tea Tree Facial Wash is antibacterial and soothing. It cleans deeply and balances. Finish the cleansing with a facial toner that suits your skin type. It tightens pores, balances pH, and keeps the skin hydrated for the following products.
Facial care
The skin always needs moisture. It’s good to use a serum, which is thinner than a cream and penetrates deeper into the skin. It gives the skin moisture, nourishment, and care deep down. We recommend a multi-vitamin serum for anyone looking for an anti-aging serum. A vitamin bomb containing a multi-vitamin complex that effectively boosts the skin. It makes the skin firmer, smoother, and evens out skin tone.
When it gets colder, the skin also needs fat that protects and helps the skin retain its moisture balance. Finish with a richer cream that softens and provides surface protection. The skin then receives moisture and care from the inside out. Odylique by Essential Care Avocado 24H Replenishing Cream is a facial cream that nourishes, hydrates, and protects without feeling greasy. For those who want SPF year-round, Hynt Sun Prep SPF 25 is recommended.
Lips and hands
Lips and hands are exposed areas that need extra care. By regularly using a lip scrub, you easily massage away dry skin and keep flaky lips soft and smooth. Then apply a nourishing lip balm.
The biggest culprit for dry hands is often the soap we wash them with. Use soap with mild cleansing agents that are not drying. Vermont Soap offers mild, multifunctional soaps in several different scents. Then moisturize your hands with a nourishing hand cream. We like Dr Sannas Hand Cream with probiotics as it absorbs well and provides good care. Give them an extra treatment now and then by applying a really rich hand cream that you keep on overnight, with your hands in a pair of cotton gloves. A wonderfully sticky cream is Weleda’s Skin Food, which is also good if you have skin cracks that won’t heal.
Add color to autumn
Lip balm is a must for many. But a smart tip is to use lipstick or a tinted lip balm. These are designed to stay on the lips for a long time and therefore keep them soft and protected throughout the day. Plus, you brighten up both your face and mood with a little color.
