Autumn Skincare: The Changes I Make To My Routine

Last week we had my general Skin care routine from age 43this week I’ll be talking about my fall skincare routine and the most important changes I’ll be making as the weather starts to cool down.

the weather starts to cool down. God, I made fall seem so romantic. Who are you kidding? Just under three months of unrelenting humidity and depressing sub-optimal temperatures. I’m not a big fan of fall. We know we all want to kick off the leaves and wrap up our scarves for a breezy day, but how often do we actually have one? actual How many times does this happen?

I can tell you this because when I’m not walking my dog, I’m watching the front move in front of the large windows of my house on top of a hill. perfection hallmark autumn day It accounts for about 10% of the season. The other 90% consists of cold drizzle, flat gray skies, stupidly named storms, and unseasonably warm weather/wettest October on record/everyone arguing relentlessly about whether the frost came too soon. has been.

Anyway. Would you like to change your skin care according to the season? No, it’s not. Of course, if it’s summer and you’re going to be doing loads outside, you should absolutely step up your SPF application, but apart from that, if your routine is working perfectly, there’s no need to mess it up. But if your skin is like mine, you may find yourself completely losing your plans as soon as summer ends. It’s drier, more irritated, tighter as a drum, and weirdly breaks out even though it’s drier rather than oilier…

If this is you (I couldn’t find a suitable photo for this post, so I have to point out that you don’t look dry and irritated in the photo above, soz), here are some There is an easy (and relatively cheap) way to do this. You can tweak your skin care routine to reduce skin irritation.

1. Stay away from strong active ingredients for a while. Powerful retinoids, powerful antioxidants, and glycolic acid peels are so powerful that you’ll need to point a fan at your face to keep your skin from spontaneously combusting. Stay away from them for a week or so to let your skin flatten out. . (So, regarding the last example, the fan thing, my advice is just don’t do it. There are several. insane There are treatments out there that you could have done, but unless it’s somehow important or the only available option to treat something specific, why would they hurt and down? I wonder if it’s worth the time. I think it will be a separate article. )
2. It sounds obvious, but switch up your skin care products for more nutritious, heavier versions. If you usually use a gel or liquid facial cleanser that you lather up and rinse off, a cleanser is a great place to start. If your skin feels tight or peeling, switch to a balm or cream cleanser immediately. I only use balms or creams anyway. I don’t like how my skin feels squeaky. I think it’s counterintuitive that you have to remove all the oil and then replace it all with the next product. Gorgeous affordable balms and cream cleansers including: Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm, £10.75 here*, ELF Cleansing Balm, £11 here*with SuperFacialist Rosehip Cream Cleanser, £6 here*.
3. If I want to treat an overly sensitive, shell-like face, I like to layer a soothing serum underneath everything. of Aveeno Triple Oats Serum (15 lbs. here*) is one of my most used serums of all time. I have a lot of soothing soothing serums, but for some reason this is the one I keep coming back to. I believe this is due to the immediacy of the sedative effect. I also use this on the scaly areas on my shins that get really itchy and it’s one of the only things that actually stops me from scratching. See also Medik8 Liquid Hydrate Serum, £45 here*. There are so many hyaluronic acid serums on the market, but few make you feel as if you’re magically hydrated, like a dried rosebud that expands when you put it in hot water. This is one of the few.
4. Barrier repair. Look for moisturizers that actively work to repair and strengthen the skin barrier. Then you will notice a noticeable difference in your dryness and sensitivity. I say this from experience. Don’t be tempted by fancy pant face creams that come with fancy pots. Now is the time for creams that look medicinal, earthy and non-seductive. Cerave specializes in ‘barrier restoration’ and the entire brand is built around a formula of ceramides. Almost all moisturizers are effective immediately, but you should be especially careful about: Advanced Repair Ointment, here £9*, Previously only available in the US. Let’s be honest, it’s pretty disgusting when it gets on your face, but nothing heals extremely dry spots or accidentally sunburned areas faster than this tube of lard. Please also try this La Roche Posay Toleriane Cream, £23 here*, has been a favorite of mine for years If you want to get serious, take a look below. Murad’s Intense Recovery Cream, £78 here*. It’s more like an ointment that you might apply to severe skin damage, but it can quickly revive extremely dry skin.
5. Heck, this post was supposed to be short and sweet! Why can’t I write sentences in bullet points like a normal person? Last tip. The sunburn gradually fades. Hey, don’t be scared. They’re rarely wrong, and even if they are, all you have to endure is a day or so of looking like a full weapon. No big deal. But seriously, mixing a few drops into your face cream every other day or so to gradually tan will do wonders for your soul and confidence in the beauty department. I feel a slight golden glow when I wake up in the morning. largely Did she really sleep with her makeup on? It looks better too. healthier. not like someone in dangers of smoking Brochure. I highly recommend almost any gradual tanning drop. Because they all do vaguely the same thing, but as an affordable way to wade into this particular minefield of potential errors: Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops, £7.33 here*. It comes in different shades so see which one suits you and start by mixing a minimum of a few drops into your face cream. Make sure to apply the mixture directly to your hairline, a little further down your neck. But be honest, don’t let that scare you. If you start with a light touch, the effect is actually very subtle.

right. Well, I hope it’s helpful to some of you during this time of climate change. And when you start cranking up your central heating and it gets colder outside, all you need to do is add more moisture and rich textures to your routine. I’ll probably write another article when the time is right. thing.