With autumn comes dry skin. Temperatures get cooler and we spend more time indoors. Humidity drops and in combination with temperature changes, the skin can react by becoming dry, flaky and a bit dull. It's time to review your skincare routine for autumn.
Treat yourself to the time to take extra care of your skin. Light some candles and put on some calming music. It's easy to skip this due to lack of time. But de-stressing 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 the skin with a face scrub or peeling. Away go dead skin cells, flakiness and other impurities. 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 is blocking the skin, other skincare products can have better effect and absorption. This is especially good to do if you have dry skin or if the skin feels clogged.
Cleansing
When we wash our face, we also wash away part of the skin's protective barrier. We need this extra much now when it gets colder, as protection so that the skin doesn't become dehydrated. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you should, to preserve the skin's protective barrier, use a cleansing oil or a cleansing milk. Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is a gentle, fragrance-free cleansing milk that works well for these skin types and stressed skin. 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 deep cleanses and balances. Finish the cleansing with a facial toner that suits your skin type. This makes pores contract, pH-balances and keeps the skin moisturized before subsequent products.
Facial Care
The skin always needs moisture. This is when 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 deep care. We recommend a multi-vitamin serum to everyone looking for an anti-ageing serum. A vitamin powerhouse that contains 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 oils that protect and help the skin maintain its moisture balance. Then finish with a richer cream that softens and provides surface protection. The skin then gets moisture and care, from within and out. Odylique by Essential Care Avocado 24H Replenishing Cream is a face cream that nourishes, rehydrates and protects without feeling sticky. 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 special care. By regularly using a lip scrub, you can easily massage away dry skin and flaky lips are kept soft and smooth. Then moisturize them with 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 has gentle, multifunctional soaps and comes in several different scents. Then moisturize your hands with a nourishing hand cream.We love Dr Sannas Hand Cream with probiotics as it absorbs nicely and provides great 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 like this is Weleda's Skin Food which is also great 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.
