Autumn means cooler weather and changing leaves, and the change in temperatures and humidity also leads to changes in our routines. Bringing out your sweaters and boots, putting up fall decor, and getting ready for the upcoming holidays are common fall activities, but another less-talked about change is also very important: making seasonal changes to your skincare routine.
Making product swaps that will prioritize hydration and moisturization will set your skin up for success as the weather gets colder and/or drier, leaving you looking plump and glowy as the months go by. In order to do that, you’ll need to pick the right ingredients and products to support your skin. Here’s everything you need to know about creating the perfect fall skincare routine.
Why change your skincare routine with the seasons?
No matter the season, weather conditions and temperature affect our skin. The same way the hot, sweaty conditions of the summertime can lead to skin conditions like clogged pores, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation, the cold, dry air of fall can cause dryness and weaken the skin’s moisture barrier. The good news is, this can be alleviated by a special skincare routine tailored for the season.
What should I look for in a fall skincare routine?
Moisturizing products and ingredients are the key parts of a fall skincare routine. Richer creams and serums that will nourish the skin should be added to your regimen, as they will boost your skin’s moisture levels and protect it against the dry air outside, contributing to a glowing, healthy appearance.
As for ingredients, ceramides and peptides are the two powerhouses of fall skincare. Ceramides are lipids that are naturally found in the skin, and they help hold your skin together, making them a key part of your moisture barrier. But even though ceramides are already part of your skin, ceramides can become weaker, and levels can decrease as a result of sun damage or the aging process.
Peptides are made of amino acids, and they’re found throughout the body. When it comes to the skin, peptide proteins are part of its foundation, and they help give your skin strength, elasticity, and firmness.
Creating a fall skincare routine
A fall skincare routine follows the same steps as a routine for any other season, but with a focus on hydration.
- Cleanser: A great skincare routine starts with clean skin, and you can stick with your go-to cleanser year-round. If you have drier skin, feel free to skip cleansing in the morning, but be sure to cleanse at the end of the day to effectively remove pollution, SPF, and makeup. Keep It Clean is the perfect hydrating gel cleanser that sweeps away makeup, oil, and dirt while nourishing your skin with ceramides and vegan collagen - leaving it fresh, clean, and never stripped.
- Serum: Elastic Skin is a firming and plumping serum that features copper peptides, vegan encapsulated growth factors and bio-hacking peptides to visibly firm and tighten skin. The vegan collagen amino acids and ceramides in the high performance formula also work to keep hydration locked in the skin’s moisture barrier, and the serum’s elastic and hydrating texture also provides protection against any autumn conditions.
- Eye Cream: Bright & Tight Eye Cream is a brightening eye cream that will improve dark circles and wrinkles under and around the eye with peptides, vitamin C, tranexamic acid and caffeine. The peptides help to thicken the thin skin that’s common in the eye area, while the vitamin C & tranexamic acid in the formula will visibly brighten any darkness, making the under eyes — and your face overall — appear glowy.
- Moisturizer: Extreme Cream is a great pick for any season including the fall. It has both peptides and ceramides, and the triple ceramide complex supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier for a healthier, plumper appearance, and it’s clinically proven to instantly hydrate skin by 85%. We recommend using Extreme Cream in both the a.m. and p.m for best results.
The wrap-up
As fall rolls in, temps drop, and the air gets drier, leaving your skin more prone to dryness and flakiness—and even weakening your skin’s moisture barrier. To stay ahead of the seasonal shift, it’s all about swapping in products that prioritize hydration. Think: rich serums, eye creams, and moisturizers packed with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and ceramides. These powerhouse ingredients will keep your skin nourished and glowing, no matter how chilly it gets outside.
