I don’t know about you but my skin takes a beating in the summer. Our skin is always working so hard for us, and summer- with its sun exposure, swimming in ocean & pool water, traveling and neglecting our routine can leave our skin needing a bit more.

Enter Fall.

For most of us, fall is a season for slowing down and letting go, and also a transitional time for our skin. Spending more time indoors and colder temperatures means our skin experiences more trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and can feel more dull and dry. Fall is the PERFECT time to start correcting the damage we’ve inflicted on our skin in the summer with sun exposure and traveling, and make a few easy swaps to keep your skin glowing through your annual re-watching of Gilmore Girls while drinking cozy drinks in your cozy socks and sweaters.

Make sure your cleanser is nourishing your skin

With cooler temperatures, it’s natural for skin to produce a little less oil so we want to make sure the first and most important step of your skincare routine is nourishing your skin and strengthening your skin barrier. We recommend switching to a cleansing milk like the Biologique Recherche Lait EV if your skin feels dry in the fall and winter. For oily/combination skin we recommend the Lait VIP 02.

Keep skin plump and dewy with a hydrating mist

Toners and mists are often overlooked, but they can be SO beneficial to the skin! If you’re not ready to switch to a heavier moisturizer or your skin just needs a *little* bit of extra, this could be what you need. We love the Cosmedix Benefit Balance, made with green tea, chamomile and aloe vera (our clinic assistant Sharon loves this one) and the luxury Biologique Recherche Eauxygénante hydrating mist (I, Isabelle, am currently obsessed).

Switch to a Thicker Moisturizer

A thicker barrier cream, especially in the evening, can be transformative for the skin (and so much better than slugging) – it can help prevent and stop that trans-epidermal water loss I mentioned earlier. The Biologique Recherche Crème Maque Vernix is a great option for those looking for a thicccccc moisturizer, as is the Dermaviduals Oleogel Plus. Another great option would be to add a few drops of a facial oil to your current moisturizer. I’m currently obsessed with adding a few drops of the Sérum T.E.W.L to my moisturizer in the morning.

Fall Facials

Getting a facial treatment at least every season is a really great way to keep your skin healthy. The increased oxygenation, the lymphatic drainage, brightening and refining will keep your skin glowing AND checking in with a skin therapist who knows skin inside and out can help your skin be it’s best self – with each facial or skin treatment our goal is always to help you build the BEST routine to help you reach your skin goals and GREAT skincare is the best way to do just that.

So if your skin is needing a little extra love after the summer, or is feeling a more dry and you’re not sure what it needs – come pay us a visit! We love helping you fall back in love with your skin and taking the guesswork out of glowing skin.

xox

Isabelle