Updating Your Skincare Routine for Fall

This year the Fall equinox begins on September 22. And while it's important to make the shift from sandals to booties, there's one thing we often forget - adjusting our skin care routine. Autumn is the start of cold weather and that means dry, dull, skin. Have you noticed that whenever the weather changes, even if just for a day, it causes your skin to do some weird things? It's an often confusing season to determine what to do, but here's our input. Here’s a list of ways you can update your natural skin care routine to continue that glow right through til winter.

Exfoliator

You'd think you wouldn't suffer from more breakouts than in the summer months but in fact, you can. The natural flow of oil to your face is still occurring, but the cooler air is creating layers of dead skin cells. This buildup traps oil and bacteria beneath the skin's surface which can lead to breakouts. Gentle exfoliation weekly (depending on your skin type) is essential to reducing breakouts and keeping skin looking fresh.

Recommending: DIY Honey Sugar Scrub - 1 part honey + a pinch of sugar (ps: salt can be used as an alternative)

Cleanser

You'll want to replace your morning and nighttime cleansers with products that won't dry you out. Opt for PH balanced, sulfate free, non-drying cleansers; gel for the morning and lotion-based for at night. Or get you one that can do both.

Recommending: Sea Weed Rosehip Oil Gel - Vitamin.sea beauty*

Serum

If you don't usually wear a serum, it's time to invest in a good one. Serums are applied before a moisturizer and penetrate deeper into your skin to deliver a higher dose of active ingredients. Using one daily can make your skin smoother, firmer, increase moisture levels (essential for cooler weather) and make pores appear smaller. Serums are a bit pricey so be on the lookout for ones that contain antioxidants: pomegranate extract, vitamin C, grapeseed extract; anti-inflammatories: zinc, arnica, aloe vera; and hydrators: ceramides, amino acids and essential fatty acids to get the best bang for your buck.

Recommending: Rejuvenate Serum -Ellie Bianca or the Immortelle Serum - Ellie Bianca

Moisturizer

Every skin type needs a good moisturizer. There is a common misconception that girls who suffer from oily skin don't need one, but that couldn't be more wrong. You can have oily skin but still lack water. If your skin is more on the normal/dry side, you'll need to invest in something a bit more heavy duty for fall. If you've got oily/combination skin, opt for something oil-free.

Recommending: active day + night hydrating facial cream - my beauty spot hemp collection*

Toning Spray

The last thing you should apply to your face is a setting mist. A quality product will help attract moisture to the skin and provide that extra hydration you need to keep your skin alive during the harsh fall and winter months.

Recommending: cucumber water mist - clean beauty*

* these products were purchased at Winners.