With autumn comes dry skin. The temperatures get cooler and we spend more time indoors. Humidity drops and in combination with temperature fluctuations, skin can react by becoming dry, flaky, and a bit dull. It's time to review your skincare routine for the fall. Allow yourself 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 time constraints. But calming down both body and mind is also an important part of the process for better health and more beautiful skin.
Remove Dead Skin Cells
Start by exfoliating your skin with a facial scrub or peel. This removes dead skin cells, flakiness, and other impurities. We recommend Evolve's Miracle Mask which breathes new life into your skin. Suki's effective Resurfacing Enzyme Peel works better for those with acne-prone skin. When nothing is blocking your skin, other skincare products can be more effective and absorb better. This is especially beneficial if you have dry skin or if your skin feels congested.
Cleansing
When we wash our face, we also wash away part of the skin's protective barrier. We need this barrier even more when it gets colder, as protection against skin dryness. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you should use a cleansing oil or cleansing milk to preserve the skin's protective barrier. Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is a mild, 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 lathering cleanser.Odylique Lemon Tea Tree Facial Wash is antibacterial and soothing. It cleanses deeply and balances. Finish the cleansing with a facial toner that suits your skin type. It helps tighten pores, balances pH levels, and keeps the skin hydrated for subsequent products.
Facial Care
Skin always needs moisture. Using a serum is beneficial, as it's thinner than a cream and penetrates deeper into the skin. It provides hydration, nourishment, and care deep down. We recommend 100% Pure Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Potent PM Serum to anyone looking for an anti-ageing serum. A vitamin bomb containing a multi-vitamin complex that effectively boosts the skin. It makes skin firmer, smoother, and evens out skin tone.
As it gets colder, your skin also needs oils that protect and help it maintain its moisture balance. Finish with a richer cream that softens and provides protection on the surface. This way, your skin receives moisture and care, from the inside out. Odylique by Essential Care Avocado 24H Replenishing Cream is a facial cream that nourishes, moisturizes, 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 care. By regularly using a lip scrub, you can easily massage away dry skin and keep flaky lips soft and supple. 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 aren't drying. Vermont Soap has gentle, multifunctional soaps available in several different scents.Moisturize your hands with a nourishing hand cream. We recommend Dr Sannas Hand Cream with probiotics as it absorbs nicely and provides excellent care. Give your hands an extra treatment now and then by applying a really rich hand cream that you leave on overnight, with your hands in a pair of cotton gloves. A wonderful sticky cream for this purpose is Weleda's Skin Food, which is also good for skin cracks that won't heal.
Add Color to Autumn
Lip balm is a must for many people. A smart tip is to use lipstick or a tinted lip balm. These are created to stay on your lips longer and therefore keep them soft and protected throughout the day. Additionally, you'll brighten both your face and mood with a bit of color.
