Tips To Tweak Your Routine For The Weather Transition
The air is crisp, and the light jackets and cardigans are making their way out of the inner confines of your closet. As you get ready to slip into the new season, it is important to update your skin care regime too. Read on to find out how you should tweak your skincare routine this fall.
Hydration Is Key
As the temperatures plummet, so do the humidity levels. This makes your skin dull, dry, and lackluster. Use a thicker moisturizer to keep your skin supple and smooth. Ensure you apply a rich day cream as well as a nourishing night cream generously to give your skin the much-needed nourishment.
Consider adding hyaluronic acid to your routine to keep your skin glowing and radiant. For instance, make sure your moisturizer has ample amounts of hyaluronic acid to help your skin adjust to the new season. Elastin and collagen also go a long way in revitalizing your skin.
Include Oils
Further, our skin has the tendency to become flaky in the fall due to the dryness in the air. Hence, it is a good idea to introduce oils to protect your skin. Oil acts as a barrier and prevents loss of moisture. Essential oils and serums are excellent options. You can also try special products like autumn skincare boosters that are specially designed to help your skin cope with the change in the season.
If you have dry skin, you need to be more cautious and pay special attention to your elbows, knees, and other areas where the skin tends to get more damaged than the others. Gel moisturizers work well in such cases.
Lip And Eye Care
Use an enriching lip balm that will help heal and moisturize your chapped lips. Use balms that contain natural waxes and oils that are more effective on the lips. Additionally, the application of under eye cream is crucial for the delicate skin under the eyes. Choose a cream that helps firm the skin and reduces the puffiness under your eyes. Also, make sure you apply a good quality moisturizer on your feet, hands, and palms, as they are exposed most of the time and can become dry very quickly. Choose creams with ingredients like shea butter, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids.
Don’t Skip Sunscreen
The days are getting shorter but continue using your sunscreen as it shields you from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Apply it evenly on your face, neck, arms, and all other body parts that are exposed to the sun. Even though the sun might seem a tad less harsh, the ill effects of radiation can damage your skin to causes pigmentation and wrinkles. Use a cream that has at least 30 SPF.
Avoid Skin Irritants
Given the sudden change in season, to avoid drastic changes in temperature that can adversely affect your skin. For example, prolonged exposure to very cold winds or a very hot shower. etc. Try to limit such instances till your body is used to the season change.
Add Other Essentials
Vitamin C is an elixir for the skin and hence it is important to add it to your skin care routine. It is rich in antioxidants and keeps your skin bright and radiant. It is also beneficial to use milk-based cleansers to keep your skin free from impurities.
Eat Right
Finally, make sure you eat healthy in terms of seasonal and fresh food, such as berries, oranges, apples, and pumpkins. Avoid oily and highly processed foods and remember to drink a lot of water!
