5 Ways to Transition Your Skincare From Summer to Fall
Your clothing changes with the seasons, and the same should be applied to your skincare routine. The end of summer usually means saying goodbye to those hot, humid days and stepping into the crisp autumn air that will arrive in the weeks to come.
It’s time to embrace the fall season and adjust your skincare lineup for the changing weather. A hyaluronic acid serum or crème can deliver that extra boost of hydration your complexion will be thirsty for to maintain its youthfulness. Adding a firming face cream to your regimen will address fall-through-winter issues, including dehydration, deflation, skin density, and deep wrinkles (more on those below).
1. Creamy Cleanser
During summer, you’ve probably been active and spending more time outdoors in the sun. Sweat, sebum, cosmetics, and a build-up of impurities, along with pollution, clog the pores. Your complexion benefits from consistent cleansing during the summer season. Dermatologists recommend formulas featuring foaming or gel bases that work effectively to wash away impurities, sunscreen, and waterproof makeup.
With fall, the air gets drier, so it’s time to reach for the creamy cleansers. These thicker formulas remove makeup, grime, and sebum. They are also gentle on your skin to maintain its balance without stripping your complexion of essential moisture. A creamy cleanser glides on smoothly, while quenching the skin with daily vitamins A, C, and E and antioxidants, leaving your face and neck feeling soft and refreshed.
2. Hydrating Moisturizer
Skincare experts advise moving away from lighter moisturizers and turning to the thicker formulas as the fall and winter seasons approach. Colder weather results in drier skin, and a more hydrating base can be more nourishing for your complexion. Another suggestion is to choose fragrance-free and oil-free moisturizers to avoid flare-ups or sudden breakouts that sometimes occur when switching products.
Listen to your complexion care needs. Dermatologists say that a moisturizer should still be adjusted to one’s skin type. For example, a very oily complexion may only require a lotion in autumn, while sensitive skin may need a cream or even an ointment.
3. Broad-Spectrum SPF
Just because summer is fading doesn’t mean you say goodbye to your sunscreen until next June. Those powerful ultraviolet rays aren’t going away. Damage from the sun can occur throughout the seasons, so continue to protect your skin by using a broad-spectrum SPF30 daily, especially on your face, neck, and hands.
Mineral sunscreen is one of the best options available. This sunscreen type is formulated with mineral ingredients that form a barrier between the skin and harmful UV rays, which are then reflected away.
Many people wonder which product to put on first. Apply your moisturizer before putting on your mineral sunscreen, and be sure to reapply sunscreen every couple of hours.
4. Plumpers and Firmers
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a fantastic plumping ingredient to apply during the autumn season, as the lower humidity levels cause the complexion to lose more moisture. HA is a powerhouse molecule that has the unique ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it ideal for replenishing moisture in your skin as the air becomes drier.
During the fall, hyaluronic acid is a favorite anti-aging product among skincare experts because the serum can help individuals of all skin types maintain a healthy, plump appearance. HA is the perfect morning prep that can create a smooth canvas for makeup application.
Another excellent option to add is a firming face cream to your skincare routine during the summer-to-fall transition. It’s an ideal option for all individuals seeking tauter skin and can especially be beneficial for GLP-1 users.
A multidimensional skin firming cream not only hydrates the complexion as the air becomes drier but also increases skin volume, firmness, skin texture quality, and the general signs of aging. Firming cream is easy to massage into sagging areas, such as the cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline, and under the chin.
5. Nighttime Exfoliant
Another item that can help transition your skincare routine from summer to fall is a nighttime exfoliant. This cream or serum performs its magic by removing any buildup from summer products or sun damage while you sleep.
A nighttime formula offers gentle exfoliation to help smooth fine lines, accelerate the skin’s surface cell renewal, remove dead skin cells, and create a more even skin tone. Best of all, these treatments can resurface without causing flaking or redness. With continued use throughout the fall and winter seasons, your complexion can appear more radiant, polishing away the dullness that cold, dry air often causes.
Nighttime exfoliants often contain effective ingredients, including glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or lactic acid to help refine the skin. Some people prefer to use nighttime exfoliants once weekly to avoid irritation.
Good Skincare Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Those lovely, lazy, hazy summer days are delightful, but don’t underestimate the beauty of autumn. Embrace the cool fall air that will be making its presence known soon, and start thinking about the skincare adjustments you can make. You don’t need a boatload of products to maintain healthy, glowing, supple skin. A skin firming cream or hyaluronic acid serum may be the ultimate hydrating plumper you’ve been dreaming of to keep your skin looking youthful.
