Fall Skincare: Protect Your Skin This Season

Fall Skincare: How Your Skin Changes in the Fall

Fall is upon us, and as we are enjoying the last of the warmth and humidity, cooler weather is right around the corner, and now is the time to transition your skincare so it is ready when the cold air hits. This time of year is when we see changes to the skin, and we are here to guide you through this seasonal shift to ease you into the new season with healthy skin.

How Your Skin Changes in the Fall

A seasonal shift can take a toll on your skin. When temperatures drop, humidity levels decline, leaving dry air, and our skin begins to suffer, as it becomes tight, “squeaky clean” skin after cleansing. Your moisturizer may not feel like it’s keeping your skin hydrated. Another change many notice in the fall is the appearance of pigmentation spots due to summer’s exposure and damage. One thing we see every year is using skincare products from summer to fall. What worked in the summer no longer helps your skin in the cooler months. Fall is also the perfect time to incorporate skin brightening products to target sun damage and even out your skin tone. Our favorite skin brighteners are Tranexamic acid and Vitamin C.

How To Prep for Fall Skincare

Once the weather shifts, pay attention to how your skin looks and feels. Does your skin feel tight and “squeaky clean” after cleansing? Or does it feel dry after moisturizing? These are signs that you stripped your skin barrier, and it can start with using the wrong cleanser in the cooler months. 

Why A Healthy Skin Barrier Matters

Your skin barrier is your first line of protection for your skin. A strong barrier maintains skin hydration, maintains a healthy skin tone, protects from external aggressors, and balances oil production. When your skin barrier is compromised, the skin feels tight, dry, and sensitive. Our mission is to help you achieve a healthy skin barrier by simplifying your skincare routine to maximize your results.

Finding the Right Facial Cleanser

Facial cleansers are the foundation of your skincare routine. If it’s too harsh, it will strip your skin barrier, and no matter what moisturizer you apply, your skin will continue to feel dry. 

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is your best friend in the fall and winter. This serum keeps your skin plump and hydrated.  It acts like a magnet; when in the skin, hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin cells, plumping them up like a grape. 

Layering Serums

Fall is the perfect time to up your skincare game and focus on brightening and repairing. Adding either a skin brightener or retinol over your hyaluronic serum helps target specific skin concerns. In the morning, we love to layer either vitamin C or tranexamic acid over your hyaluronic acid serum to focus on skin brightening and repairing sun damage. At night, we love to layer our retinol serum over hyaluronic acid. This combo helps minimize dryness and is a powerful team to fight aging.

Swap Out Your Moisturizer

As the weather cools down, lightweight moisturizers or lotions no longer cut it. At Skin Deep Esthetics, we reevaluate our clients’ skin in the fall and adjust their skincare products. We love to switch to a heavier moisturizer to hold water in the skin, prevent flakiness, or minimize skin sensitivity. Remember: your moisturizer’s job is to lock in moisture and seal serums in the skin.

Don’t Forget The SPF

Even in the cooler weather, UV rays don’t take a break. Many of us underestimate sun exposure on a cloudy or cooler day. Applying sunscreen over your moisturizer will prevent unwanted sunburns. 

Our Favorite Fall Skincare Products

We want to give you our list of favorite fall skincare products for you to pick from. This list is great for most skin types. 

• Facial Cleansers: A cream-based or oil-based cleanser to help keep the skin barrier healthy.
• Exfoliate: A gentle exfoliant 1-2 times a week to keep your cells turning over
• Serums: For hydration, our top pick is hyaluronic acid. Our favorite skin brighteners are either Vitamin C or tranexamic acid. Fall is the perfect time to introduce retinol to fight aging.
• Moisturizers: We love our dry skin cream or biocalm moisturizer
• Sunscreen: We like to layer sunscreen on top of our moisturizer to protect from damaging UV rays

Hydrating Facials Are Key in the Fall

A fall skincare routine paired with regular facials focuses on skin hydration, which is key in the fall. We start with a gentle enzyme to exfoliate dead skin cells, pore-clearing extractions, hydrating serums, and a nourishing mask to seal in moisture. All you have to do is maintain your skin between appointments!

Ready to get started?

Now is the time to get a head start on your skin before the fall weather hits and stock up on your fall skincare favorites. We are offering a special discount for fall. Use code FALL15 during checkout to receive 15% off your skincare products.
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