September marks the end of summer and the beginning of the Fall season. It is necessary to change your skincare routine with the change of seasons. In the same way, you need to change your wardrobe; you need to change your skincare routine to protect your skin from environmental changes.

During the fall season, the air becomes drier, making skin more dry and flaky. Your skin needs moisture and hydration, so you must start using long-lasting, high-performance moisturizers.

The ability of the skin to keep moisture in check is undoubtedly affected by the weather. Keeping your skin smooth, hydrated and clear can be tricky during fall, but these skincare tips make it easier. With this said, let's discuss the skincare routine you should follow during the fall season.

Use Non-Stripping Cleansers

In the summer, we mostly try deep clarifying cleansers because we want to control oil and clean our pores. In the fall season, you should use a gentle hydrating cleanser due to dry weather. Add a soothing cleanser to your fall skincare routine that does not make your skin feel tight after washing. Gentle and hydrating cleansing during morning and evening will boost moisture and keep your skin glowy and healthy.

Also, a good cleanser helps remove dirt and makeup from your face.

Use Creamy Moisturizers

In the air, the moisture level is less during the fall season. We also use heaters to keep ourselves warm, so our skin becomes drier. It means our skin needs thick and creamy moisturizers. Creamy moisturizer gives your skin an extra boost and protects the skin from over-drying. Your skin may start to look dull and tired without moisturizer. Don't forget your eyelids because the skin around the eyelids is very delicate that can easily flake off and dry out.

Did You Know?

Applying your moisturizer immediately after washing your face every morning and at night will make it last longer, as your skin absorbs moisture when it is still damp.

Use Oil-Based Serums

To control dryness, add oil-based serums to your fall skincare routine. You can select your serum accordingly if you face any other skin issues like hyperpigmentation or acne. Because serums are also used to treat skin problems, ensure one thing you apply serums before applying moisturizers so that they can deeply penetrate your skin.

Don't Forget SPF

Many people think there are not many sun rays in colder weather, so they skip SPF, which is wrong. SPF is mandatory in hot as well as in cold weather. No matter the weather, sun rays can damage your skin, so it is necessary to protect your skin by applying SPF. Always use SPF on exposed areas before going out. During this weather, you can reapply your sunscreen every 3 to 4 hours rather than every two hours during summer.

Exfoliate Less

Exfoliation in fall is just as crucial as exfoliation in summer. But it would be great if you use a light exfoliant. It boosts circulation and lymphatic drainage. Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells like whiteheads and blackheads. Exfoliation will make your skin even, fresh and youthful.

Exfoliating Tips For The Face

Here are 3 exfoliating tips for the face:

• The best time to exfoliate is in the morning.
• Exfoliate with scrub once or twice a week.
• Rub the product in a circular motion for around 30 seconds and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Skin cells regenerate every 28 days. You can remove these dead skin cells and keep your skin looking bright by exfoliating your skin regularly.

 Apply Sheet Masks

In addition to cleansing and moisturizing the skin daily, you can choose face masks for extra hydration on certain days of the week. Face masks provide instant hydration and solve many skin problems. There are various face masks for many skin problems. All you have to do is to select the suitable sheet mask according to your skin type.

Once you start using sheet mask regularly, you will see how much it works.

Lip Care

Our lips are one of the most sensitive parts of our body, and they need a lot of care during the cold season. The chilling wind during fall makes our skin flaky and dry.

Just like the face, your lips require exfoliation too. Exfoliating lips will help to remove dull and flaky skin. Just remember that it is enough to exfoliate your lips once a week. Over-exfoliation can cause redness or irritation.

Use a gentle lip scrub to remove dead skin. Apply lip balm to keep your lips hydrated.

You can also apply aloe vera, honey, ghee or coconut oil to moisturize your lips. 

DIY Lip Exfoliator 

Here is a DIY Lip exfoliator formula that you can easily make at home.

Formula

Mix 1 tbsp of Honey, 1 tbsp of brown sugar and 1 tbsp of olive oil.

*tbsp: table spoon.

How to Use

• Step 1: Apply to lips
• Step 2: Gently rub on your lips
• Step 3: Rinse with cold water.

Full-Body Skin Care

When we talk about skincare, facial care is the thing that comes into our minds. We mostly ignore the rest of our bodies. In the fall, due to the cold, people usually focus on their facial skincare, ignore the rest of their body parts, and don't take showers regularly. Maintaining healthy skin all over is super important.

Full Body Skin Care Routine

We share a full-body skincare routine you can follow during the fall season to get shiny and healthy skin.

Step 1: Clean

Clean your skin. Use a gentle soap or essential oil-free cleanser to clean dirt, perfume, lotion and screen from the skin. For skin care products to absorb, the skin should be free from debris and residue.

Step 2: Scrub and Exfoliate

Remove dead and rough skin using gentle scrub or exfoliant. During fall, exfoliate your skin once a week.

You can try DIY Scrub:

Mix crushed sugar, shower gel and coconut oil.

Gently massage in a circular motion on your skin; rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Don't shower with boiling water because it strips off your skin's natural oil and makes your skin dry.

Step 3: Moisturize

Moisturize, moisturize and moisturize. A good moisturizer or body lotion can make your skin radiant, protected, and soft. Use creamy moisturizers to protect your skin from dryness and flakiness.

Step 4: Sun Protection

Don't forget to apply sunscreen on exposed areas of your body. Never leave the house without protection. Sunscreen protects your body from harmful UV radiation and prevents premature aging and sunspots.

Step 5: Shave

Shave Correctly. Shaving is also exfoliating. Apply soap or shower gel, then shave in the right direction.

Natural Foods That Moisturize Your Skin Inside Out During Fall Season

We usually drink less water during cold weather, which can easily cause dehydration. Dehydration is the main cause of dry skin. It is important to moisturize from the inside out. No matter how many moisturizing creams, lotions or oils you put on your face and body, it will not counteract an internal lack of moisture. These moisturizers can only moisturize the outermost layer of your skin.

• Nuts and Seeds
• Fatty Fish
• Oysters
• Sweet potatoes
• Avocados

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts contain essential vitamins and minerals that can help keep your skin moisturized. For example, Brazil nuts contain selenium, which increases an antioxidant called glutathione. Glutathione helps improve the symptoms of psoriasis, characterized by dry and flaky skin.

Some other seeds like flax and nuts like walnuts contain a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids that increase skin hydration levels.

Add nuts to your salads or flax seed to your smoothies.

Oysters

Oysters contain a rich amount of copper, zinc and selenium. Copper stimulates collagen production, which increases skin elasticity. When skin dries out, it loses its elasticity and becomes flakier. So it is essential for the skin.

Eat a few oysters weekly to get a proper dose of collagen-boosting minerals.

Fatty Fish

Wild salmons and other fatty fishes contain rich amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. Consuming these fish will lock the moisture in your skin and makes your skin more glowing, soft and nourished.

You can also consume omega-3 capsules. Consult your doctor for recommendations.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes contain vitamins A, B6, B3, B2, copper, biotin and phosphorus. Carotenoids are antioxidants and stimulate the activity of antioxidant enzymes.

So by eating sweet potatoes, you will get rid of toxins and cracked skin.

You can bake or grill the sweet potatoes.

Avocados

Avocados contain vitamin C, E, A, K, and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients help repair skin cells, rehydrate the skin and reduce wrinkles.

You can make the avocado sauce, add avocado to your salad and make the avocado smoothie.

Extra Tips

Points to keep in your mind for a healthy skin:

• Avoid consuming alcohol because it causes dehydration
• Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily
• Apply hydrating serums and sunscreen
• Always carry good moisturizer and lip balm with you
• Do a walk and exercise daily
• Get enough sleep
• Avoid overthinking
• Seeing a doctor is always a good habit