Every season is a new beginning for your skin. As the leaves change, so too does the need to revitalize your skincare rituals in preparation for colder temperatures. While the fall is not as harsh as winter, now is an ideal time to start using thicker formulas to protect and hydrate your skin.
As you exchange your summer clothes for fall sweaters and wool coats, making some subtle changes to your skincare shelf can be beneficial as well. Whether you are outside on a chilly night or inside with central heating turned on, your skin is susceptible to drying. Keep the moisture locked in with these hydrating skin care tips for fall.
Use Gentle Exfoliation
For radiant skin all season, reduce the number of times you exfoliate per week. Instead, exfoliate daily with gentle ingredients. It’s still important to exfoliate to fully clear out dead cells so that your skin can absorb the moisturizing fall skin care products you are using. However, instead of strong retinoids, try a gentle formula like The Rice Polish: Classic. With Japanese rice bran and silk protein that transforms into a creamy foam, you’ll enjoy a deep cleanse without experiencing the redness caused by harsh exfoliators.
Try a Thicker Moisturizer
Lightweight moisturizers are great for the summer, but once the colder weather sets in, moisturizers are a key fall skin care product with the extra nourishment they provide. With a special blend of Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid, The Dewy Skin Cream is a dreamy formula for parched skin. It leaves your skin feeling dewy, plump, and comforted so that you can feel your best all season.
You’ll also reap the benefits of Japanese purple rice in this cream, which helps shield your skin from environmental stressors with the power of strong antioxidants. To further your treatment, we recommend adding an ultra-hydrating sheet mask to your weekly routine during the fall, like The Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask.
Take Care of the Rest of Your Skin
It is not only your face that feels the effects of the changing weather conditions. Fall skin care should be inclusive of your entire body. Give your hands, legs, and elbows a bit of TLC by applying our ultra-nourishing Indigo Soothing Body Butter after every shower. Applying this body butter while you are still wet will help lock in moisture. When you are on the go, be sure to have a hand cream like our Indigo Soothing Hand Cream in your bag for use after you wash your hands throughout the day.
Use a Humidifier
Part of your fall skin care transition should include adding a humidifier to your room. Central heating can be very drying, which threatens the health of your skin’s moisture barrier. While a thick moisturizer is a great defense, adding humidity back into the room will also help. Particularly if you notice that your skin is flaky or your lips are constantly dry, a humidifier can aid in resolving these issues. You can use a humidifier at night while you sleep and during the day at the office, and a portable version anytime you are traveling.
Don't Forget Sunscreen
It may not be sunny every day in the fall, but it’s still essential to have SPF as a part of your fall skin care routine. Even on days that are cloudy and cold, the sun is still strong and your skin can be exposed to damaging UV rays. Our bestselling Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen has broad spectrum SPF 35 that will protect your skin from sun damage and leave it feeling soft and supple. Our weightless SPF cream can be applied after your moisturizer and before your makeup to achieve optimal benefits.
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