Welcome to Fall! Our days are getting shorter and colder, so you need to take more care of your skin. Knowing what to do with the changing seasons will make it an easy transition for you when we get into that minus-something-or-other weather (burr).
With the changing seasons, your skin changes too, and you need to switch up that skincare routine that has carried you through the summer. We are switching to the colder outdoors and warmer indoors, and taking care of your skin differently begins with changes in how or what you put on that beautiful skin.
As the air gets drier, so does our skin, and we want to save that skin from being dried and keep it flake-free and hydrated. Here are a few things that should keep your skin glowing all season long.
Moisturize that face
Using a richer moisturizer and a facial serum will be a definite must over the next few months. In the summer, we use a lighter moisturizer during the day and a facial serum at night, but you may also want to consider adding the serum to your morning routine.
Serums contain smaller molecules than moisturizers, allowing them to penetrate deeper into the skin, working lower into the dermis. Serums come packed with vitamins and minerals that target specific skin issues like aging and dryness - leaving your skin refreshed, youthful and hydrated.
Don't fret if you have oily skin; the heavier texture of creams shouldn't be offputting. (or even using oil for your skin). We have clients who have oily skin and use our Lavish Lavender-Infused serum daily on their skin, which has also cleared up their acne!
Exfoliate the dead skin away!
So with that lack of moisture in the fall and winter, you need to exfoliate those dead skin cells off your gorgeous face and body! During these months, the skin cells die quicker, which is why you need to exfoliate your skin - once your dead skin cells are removed, the products that are there to moisturize your skin can penetrate your skin without having to bust through the wall of dead skin cells.
For dryer skin, you can exfoliate a few times a week to keep up with those little dead skin cells that tend to build up quicker.
And don't forget about those lips! They need to have those dead skin cells taken off too. Allows your lip balm to help penetrate your lips better.
Our Scrubbed body scrub is a gentle enough salt scrub that you can also use on your face.
Moisturize the rest of your Skin
We can't forget about those lovely digits now, can we? Your hands are exposed to elements and tend to age much quicker than anything else on your body. Using a needle and body cream that tackles the roughness and dryness of your hands is a must for the upcoming colder months.
And who is with me when it comes to flaky, dry skin that I like to refer to as Alligator legs? Our Luxurious Hand + Body Lotion or Ravish Lavender Infused Body Oil will help keep your alligator legs at bay and your skin refreshed and smooth. No more white skin flakes when you take off your leggings.....you know it happens :).
Rub your body lotion deep into your hands to give them a nice boost in the morning.
Pucker Up
No one likes the feeling of dry, cracked and not soft lips. Taking a few extra steps is essential to protect your lips and not become dry and irritated over the colder months. Exfoliating your lips weekly helps slough off the dead skin cells and helps smooth those lips.
Using products that do not contain petroleum and mineral oils are essential. Most lip balms contain petroleum and mineral oil, and although it feels like your lips are nice and moisturized - these two ingredients can dry your skin over time and make you more dependent on the lip balm.
So making these small changes to your skincare routine for Fall and Winter will put your skin in great shape - and you know what we say, love the skin you are in (no matter the season).
Taking care of your skin gets more manageable with our sustainable, all-natural, eco-friendly, cruelty-free products. Feel better and look better!
Happy Fall
Julie