As the seasons turn, our skin requires different care strategies. As summer turns to autumn, the climate turns from hot to cool and the humidity drops, and these changes have a significant impact on our skin. If you want to keep your skin healthy and beautiful in autumn, you need to make some skincare adjustments. Here are skin care tips to prepare for autumn.
Enhance moisturisation
As the autumn breeze picks up and the humidity in the air decreases, your skin tends to lose moisture and become dry. Therefore, the top priority for autumn skin care is to intensify moisturisation. Choose a moisturiser that is more nourishing than the summer’s and apply it more frequently in the morning and evening, especially immediately after washing your face to replenish water and oil and lock in the skin’s moisture.
Gentle exfoliation
While the summer sun and UV rays may accelerate the ageing of the skin’s surface layer, autumn is a good time to repair and restore it. Moderate exfoliation can help rid your skin of the old keratin that accumulates during the summer and boost your skin’s metabolism. But be careful to choose gentle exfoliating products to avoid damaging the skin barrier.
Sun protection is still important
Although the autumn sun is not as hot as the summer, UV rays are still present. Continuing to use SPF products, especially when outdoors, can help prevent skin ageing and discolouration caused by UV rays.
Repair and Nourish
After the summer, your skin may have some after-sun repair work to do. Products with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E can be added to your autumn skincare routine to help repair damaged skin, while boosting collagen production to provide extra nourishment.
Adjust cleansers
While you may use stronger oil-removing cleansers in the summer to combat shine and sweat, in autumn, when your skin produces less oil, you can switch to gentler, more moisturising cleansers to avoid over-cleansing that strips away essential oils and leads to dry skin.
Pay attention to lip care
With the autumn winds, your lips are prone to dryness and cracking. Remember to apply lip balm at any time to keep your lips moisturised. Choose a lip balm that contains natural moisturising ingredients such as honey and shea butter to better protect your lips from the dry autumn weather.
Maintain good habits
In addition to external skincare, internal maintenance should not be neglected. As the seasons change, getting enough sleep, moderate exercise, and a balanced diet are all important factors in keeping your skin healthy. Consuming more antioxidant-rich foods, such as dark fruits and vegetables, can help your skin resist environmental stressors and maintain its natural glow. Autumn skin care is a beautiful transition from the heat of summer to the coolness of autumn. As the seasons change, not only do we need to change the clothes in our wardrobes, but we also need to adjust our skincare strategies to ensure that our skin is balanced and adapts to the new climatic conditions in autumn.
First and foremost, increased moisturisation is key to welcoming autumn. In the summer we may prefer lighter, hydrating products, but with the autumn winds, these may not be enough. We need more moisturising creams and serums to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. When choosing products, look for those rich in ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides, which help the skin lock in moisture better.
Secondly, gentle exfoliation can help get rid of the old keratin that accumulates over the summer and restore radiance and smoothness to the skin. You can choose products that contain lactic acid or fruit acids, which are ingredients that gently promote skin renewal, but remember not to over-exfoliate as this can cause damage to the skin barrier.
Although summer is gone, sun protection should not be relaxed. Autumn’s UV rays are still strong, and consistent sun protection can prevent premature aging and discolouration of the skin. Continue to protect your skin from damage by choosing the right sunscreen for autumn.
During autumn, skin needs extra repair and nourishment. Summer’s UV rays can cause damage to the skin, and this is a good time to add antioxidant products rich in vitamins C and E to help repair and prevent damage caused by free radicals.
Cleansing is the most basic step in your skincare routine. As the climate changes, so do your skin’s cleansing needs. Summer may require more deep cleansing, but in autumn we should turn to gentler and more moisturising cleansers to avoid drying out the skin.
Don’t forget that lips also need special autumn care. As the climate gets drier, lips are prone to dryness and cracking. Using a moisturising lip balm is essential, with natural ingredients such as shea butter and beeswax providing better protection.
Finally, good habits are an integral part of skin health. Make sure you get enough sleep, proper exercise, and a rich nutritional intake during autumn. These habits will help your skin withstand the challenges of the changing seasons from the inside out.
In short, as the seasons change, so should our skincare routine. Moisturising, gentle exfoliation, sun protection, repairing and nourishing, adapting cleansing habits and focusing on lip care are the six key points of our skincare routine to welcome autumn. Remember, skincare is not
