Fall is a magical time…That is, until your skin starts turning on you from all the sudden weather changes. Fortunately, thanks to these fall skincare tips, you can fall in love with your skin again this autumn!
Whether your skin type is oily, dry, or combination, we’ve got you covered! (There’s even something to help you with skin aging.)
Find out how the fall weather affects your skin so you can be ready to fight back. Here’s your guide to loving your skin this season!
How Autumn Affects Your Skin
Wednesday is hot and humid. Thursday is frigid and dry. Your poor skin doesn’t even have time to adapt from one day to the next.
If you’re hoping for healthy skin this autumn, it’s vital to understand how these drastic weather changes can impact your skin.
Here’s the simple truth…As fall temperatures drop, the humidity levels tend to drop too. What does this mean for your skin, you wonder? Well, less moisture in the air leads to drier skin. (And the indoor heating that’ll soon be blasting throughout your home won’t help.)
If you’re someone who already battles skin issues (such as eczema), these fall weather changes can make them even worse.
But, don’t worry…It’s not all doom and gloom for your skincare this season. All you need are the right fall skincare tips.
5 Fall Skincare Tips
You know how you need to bring out your fall wardrobe each year to adjust to the temperature changes? Well, you should follow a similar routine for your skincare, to account for the inevitable moisture-loss your skin is about to experience. Here are some tips you can keep stored away with your fall flannels.
#1 - Break Out Your Moisturizing Cleanser
Everyone needs a good cleanser, right? It’s something you should use daily, and that’s no different in the fall months. However, you may want to amp up the level of moisturizer in the cleanser you choose (you know, because of all that moisture loss).
You need a cleanser that won’t strip away your skin’s natural oils. Better yet, you need a cleanser that will work to keep your natural oils in your skin where they can do what they’re intended to do.
You need…Honey. Aloe leaf juice. Lavender flower water. All three of which you’ll find in our Rebel Skincare Purify Daily Cleanser! Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air. Aloe leaf juice is known for its ultra-hydrating properties, thanks to its high water content. Lavender flower water protects your skin from outdoor stressors (like that rigid fall air).
#2 - Add a Skincare Booster
It’s not a bad idea to have a sidekick for your moisturizer or your moisturizing cleanser. Consider adding a skincare booster to your autumn skincare routine.
Our Hyaluronic Acid Nightly Moisture Boost is just what you need. (It’s literally designed to unlock your skin’s hydration!) If you enjoy having dry, dull skin, this product isn’t for you. But if you want to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while hydrating your skin and creating a more supple appearance, then it is!
#3 - Layer Your Clothing
While this may not immediately seem like it pertains to skincare, it does. With these fluctuating fall temperatures, you want to be prepared for anything. (Like experiencing a morning of fall, followed by an evening of summer. It happens, especially if you live in the south.)
So when you’re chillier in the morning because it feels like fall, you can wear multiple layers of clothing to keep warm. Then as evening approaches (and the temperatures start to trick your body into thinking it’s summer again), you can simply remove some of those clothing layers to keep cool.
This helps keep your body from sweating to try to adjust to these dramatic outdoor changes. Since sweat can clog your pores and cause breakouts or skin flare-ups, you’ll want to avoid sweating at all costs.
#4 - Hydrate from the Inside Out
When you think of obtaining hydrated skin, you may only think this applies to external hydration…but internal hydration is equally as important and helpful.
If you want to fall in love with your skin again, this tip is a great start. (Why not blast your skin with hydration from both sides, right?)
You’ve already learned some tips for achieving external skin hydration. Some of the best ways you can hydrate your skin from the inside include drinking plenty of water and eating hydrating foods.
#5 - Add Fall Favorites to Your Diet
While the fluctuating temperatures may not always seem ideal, the fall does bring about a bountiful harvest.
Pumpkins aren’t just good for carving this time of year. They’re also an amazing source of antioxidants that can aid in keeping your skin hydrated. The same applies to apples! So stock up on these plentiful produce items this autumn and support your skin’s amazing ability to stay hydrated from the inside out.
Autumn Skincare: By Skin Type
As promised, here are your fall skincare tips, based on your skin type.
Oily Skin - If you have oily skin, you may want to consider looking for skincare products that are intended to soak up your excess skin oils (sebum). For example, perhaps switch from a liquid-based sunscreen to a powder that has SPF built into it.
Dry Skin - To fall in love with your skin, consider avoiding scrubs or exfoliant products during the fall. Your already dry skin will be even drier in the fall months, so you want to avoid using facial brushes during this time. Also, add a moisture-rich ointment to your autumn skincare routine.
Combination Skin - For this skin type, you may want to consider starting with a more sensitive cleanser to remove impurities from your skin. Then treat different areas of your skin accordingly. For example, if you have an oily T-zone, treat it with a lighter moisturizer (think lotion instead of cream). If you have naturally drier cheeks, treat them with a hyaluronic acid-based product that will both draw in moisture and retain it.
These are the best fall skincare tips to treat your unique skin type.
Embrace the Autumn Changes
If you haven’t added any of these essential fall skincare products to your shopping cart yet, now is the perfect time!
Regardless of your skin type, you should now have a better understanding of how to attack the impending dry air headed towards you.
Your skin doesn’t have to turn on you any longer. As long as you keep these fall skincare tips handy, you can fall in love with your skin every autumn!
