Each new season inevitably brings a change in weather, and, ultimately, a change in your skin. Now that fall is officially here, colder temperatures and winds have the potential to wreak havoc on your skin, drying it out and causing a lot of unwanted problems. Redness, flakiness, and a dull complexion are all brought on by chilly weather, so it’s important to make some changes in your daily routine in order to avoid these issues. Read on to learn which three simple updates to your skincare regimen will keep your skin in tiptop shape.
Go Natural
When it comes to cleansing your skin during the fall and winter months, it’s important to switch up your regular cleanser with something that is much gentler. Many facial cleansers, while removing makeup and residue, also strip the skin of the oils that keep it naturally moisturized. Switching up your cleanser with a product that has all-natural ingredients will be soothing and calming to the skin without drying it out, which will help with any redness or flakiness that may pop up on your face.
Cool Down
There’s another necessary step in changing up your fall skincare routine that is super simple but very effective, and that is washing your face with cooler water. It may be tempting to use hot water when the weather is colder outside, but hot water, unfortunately, dries out your skin.
Cleansing with lukewarm water can make a huge difference in the texture of your skin, so this is an essential part in helping your skin look and feel its best. Plus, your pores will still open when wetted down with more temperate water.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
This may be the most important thing you can do for your skin during the times of the year when it’s most prone to dryness. Not only will you want to moisturize more frequently, you’ll also want to incorporate a heavier face cream (and maybe an eye cream, too!) into your skincare regimen. Your skin craves more hydration during colder seasons, so don’t deprive it! If you don’t like the feel of a heavier cream on your face during the day, you can opt for a night cream that you leave on while you sleep so that you wake up bright-eyed and moisturized and ready for your day.
Prepare for the colder months ahead by making three simple changes to your everyday skincare routine.
