If you have a working skincare routine, will you be hesitant to make changes? Most of us are afraid of changes even though we see all the skin red flags — dull skin, acne, and dry skin. What works for your skin during summer may not work for you in the fall. Read below to know how you help your skin transition for fall! 

• Does Your Skin Change During Fall Season?
• How to Transition Your Skincare for Fall

Does Your Skin Change During Fall Season? 

Fall season is the end of the hot summer days in favor of the upcoming cooler months. It is also the time when trees shed their leaves to conserve water and energy. Similarly, your skin changes during the fall season and needs your help to adapt to the changing weather. You might be wondering; how can the weather change affect your skin? The drop in humidity can cause skin dryness and cracks (and sometimes can cause a disrupted skin barrier). The hot dry air can also be a culprit for the emergence of different skin issues such as clogged pores, flakey skin, sunspots, dull and sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, and dry lips. Some of these are symptoms of what we call “autumn skin”.  

How to Transition Your Skincare for Fall 

Combat Dryness and Flakey Skin 

Bulking up on moisture is the key to surviving a cold and dry season. Switch up your lightweight moisturizer into a thick one with ceramides. Ceramides creates a skin barrier to stop moisture loss and protects the it from different external aggressors and allergens.  

Another way to combat dryness and flakey skin is to use a humidifier to help increase moisture in the air. Autumn weather can be tricky; the chilly air can be very dry when inside the room and combined with the heater can cause skin dehydration. Another thing to note is that when the air is dry, it can draw moisture from the skin causing it to get dehydrated. A humidified can help bring back moisture to the air and keep your skin hydrated.  

Aid Skin Renewal Process 

Our skin continuously sheds itself on a daily basis for new healthy skin cells to immerse. However, there are times when it needs our help in the skin renewal process. We all know that during cooler months, our skin tends to get dull and clogged. Using gentle exfoliants and exfoliation techniques can aid in removing dead skin cells for brighter healthy skin. One thing to make sure though is not to over-exfoliate to avoid skin from drying.  

When choosing an exfoliant, pick one that can boost hydration and moisture to the skin. Use acids such as AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) or BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids) once or twice a week only. When exfoliating the body, use a gentle body scrub with probiotics to assist in balancing the skin’s microbiome and prevent wrinkles and dry skin. Check out this Probiotics Body Scrub from Pure Biology on Amazon! 

Formulated with Probiotics, Kombucha, Shea Butter, Sea Salt, and Collagen to gently exfoliate and boost skin radiance.  

 

Focus on UV Cover 

Don’t be fooled that you only need to use sunscreen during summer. UV rays are present and cause premature aging and damage even in the evening or any season — yes, it’s present during fall and winter too! Use at least SPF 50+ when going out and at least SPF 30+ when indoors. Reapply every 4 hours to keep your skin from developing hyperpigmentation and age spots. 

Introduce Skin Oils to Your Routine 

Ramp up your moisturization game by adding skin oils and hydrating serums to your routine! Once you turn on the heater, your skin might feel dry and dehydrated. Sometimes, moisturizer is not enough and therefore needing a sidekick that can do the job just as much. Most serums contain tiny molecules that can reach deeper into the skin and provide moisture. Massage a few drops of facial oil or serum to your skin after applying a moisturizer to combat dry autumn skin.  

Resist Hot Showers 

Taking a hot shower can be very relaxing and can help relieve muscle and joint pain. However, as much as you would love to keep having hot showers, too much extreme heat can dry out the skin. Taking a hot bath can strip the natural oils of your skin leaving it dry and irritated. Keep your water temperature at 41 degree Celsius or immediately moisturize to prevent skin from getting dehydrated.  

Use an Overnight Mask 

The indoor heating at night can make your skin feel dry in the morning. Transepidermal water loss (water evaporates through the skin) also happens at night and can trigger eczema and rosacea. One way to avoid waking up with dry and flaky skin in the morning is to use an overnight mask that can hydrate and moisturize your skin all throughout the night.  

Look for an overnight facial mask with humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Humectants keep the skin hydrated and refreshed by drawing in moisture from the air. Read more about that in this article. Alternatively, you can also give facial slugging a chance. Facial slugging is a skincare technique of coating your skin with a thick occlusive like petroleum jelly to prevent transepidermal water loss. Our article about facial slugging explains it more in-depth (read here).  

Check out this Pure Biology Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Vitamin E, and Ceramides!