As summer is
beginning to wind down, it’s a good idea to change your skin care
routine for the fall. With cooler, dryer weather on its way, your
skin will require different care to stay healthy and hydrated. There
are plenty of wonderful ways to enjoy the fall weather without
letting your skin suffer. For the best tips to utilize for this
coming autumn, check out these 7 changes you should make to your skin
care routine in the fall.
Keep using
sunscreen
Because your skin is
still susceptible to UV radiation throughout the year, don’t make
the mistake of only wearing SPF during the summer. It is a good idea
to apply an SPF between moisturizing and applying makeup.
Take shorter
showers
Even though those
long, hot showers may feel great in the moment, they may actually be
doing more harm than good during the fall months. Extended heat
during showers can intensely dry out your skin. It’s recommended to
shower no longer than five to ten minutes, and only with lukewarm
water.
Increase
moisturizing routines
Depending on your
geographical location, the fall may mean more windy weather, which
can have a damaging, drying effect on your skin. This makes it
essential to boost your moisturizer regimen during the fall. Try a
heavier, denser moisturizer to your routine. If you need to take it a
step further, you can add a serum to your routine for a deeper, more
penetrating hydration technique.
Give your lips
some love
As the weather gets
colder, your lips are sure to get dryer. Exfoliation is a great tool
to rid your lips of dry, dead skin cells. This will ensure you do not
end up with chaffed, chapped, and cracking lips. The next step is to
generously apply lip balm or Vaseline to your lips.
Eliminate toners
Because you will
need to watch out for anything that will encourage dry skin, the fall
is the perfect time to cut back on your toner usage. The alcohol in
most toners dries out skin. Go for hydrating oils and essential oils
instead to keep your skin moisturized and healthy during the coming
cold weather.
Try a few
facemasks
Facemasks are not only great for your skin, but
they are really relaxing and fun. Facemasks in general are great
tools to add to your fall skincare arsenal, as the skin can easily
absorb the mask’s contents. Pick up facemasks from almost any major
store, or make a night of it by making your own DIY mask.
Spend some time
with your hair
After all of the hot weather, possibly some fun hair coloring or blow drying, our hair can use some much needed attention and restoration. Furthermore, the dryer weather of fall will further damage hair. Try some additional hydrating products for your hair as the weather changes. Even consider satin pillowcases to further protect your hair from potential damage that can occur during sleep with cotton pillowcases.
