When the sun starts setting a little earlier, the leaves begin to change, and temperatures drop, you may notice the first crisping of the air, signaling that autumn is just around the corner. Perhaps you've felt your skin tighten or seen a few flakes appear on your cheeks or nose—clues that your skincare routine needs a seasonal refresh. For sensational skin as the weather cycles from hot and humid to cold and dry, we need to adapt our skincare routine to these seasonal changes. To ensure your complexion remains vibrant and healthy the goal is to work in harmony with the autumn season to bring skin closer to nature and your complexion’s natural, beautiful state. Explore our Fall skincare regimen guide to help you maintain balanced, glowing skin throughout the autumn months.

Fall Weather Fallout

What happens to skin during the Fall season? Cooling temperatures and lack of moisture in the air sap vital hydration from the skin, leading to dryness and irritation. This results in telltale signs of moisture loss, a parched appearance and sensation complete with flakes, tightness, cracking, discomfort, sensitivity, dullness, and foundation settling into lines—indicators that your skin barrier has become disrupted.

Fall Skincare Essentials

Before the season gets into full swing and complexion troubles appear, the easiest way to maintain skin health is to support and protect your skin with a regimen refresh. Fall skincare must haves are non-drying formulas with emollients, humectants, and natural oils that help preserve proper moisture levels and forgo frenzied fall complexions. Step into the new season feeling refreshed and revitalized with these Fall skincare routine recommendations:

• Moisturizing Is Key: Quench parched complexions by transitioning from a lightweight lotion to a richer moisturizing cream. Harvest the cream of the crop for optimal skin barrier health.

Choose from our favorite Fall moisturizer for dry skin or Marine Collagen Cream to lock in moisture and fend off dryness, discomfort, early lines, and aging skin. For reactive skin, look for moisturizing skincare products that reduce redness and irritation, while promoting repair, such as Pevonia’s Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream and RS2 Care Cream, for a frenzy-free Fall. These Ceramide-enriched moisturizer formulas feature natural oils like Safflower Oil, Squalane from Olive Oil, and Shea Butter to help naturally shield skin from the environmental aggressors for optimal skin barrier health.

• Incorporate Humectants: Look for skincare products with hyaluronic acid, like a Hyaluronic Acid serum and moisturizing facial spray. Naturally sourced Glycerin is another fabulous humectant that helps prevent Transepidermal water loss.
• Cleanse Gently: Try milky cleanser or oil-based natural cleanser formulas that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils. For a Fall skincare regimen for oily skin, opt for lightly foaming sulfate-free face wash.
• Exfoliate With Care: The best products for exfoliation in the Fall are gentle enough to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover while respecting the skin barrier. Our pick is a gentle exfoliating cleanser, Enzyme cream, or well-balanced Alpha Hydroxy Acid exfoliating cream used once or twice weekly.
• Sun Protection: Continue using a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, as UV rays and exposure can still damage your skin, even on Fall’s cloudiest days! Ceramide-rich Jojoba Oil in Pevonia’s Broad spectrum sunscreen moisturizer provides much-needed moisture to counteract the seasonal humidity dip, plus antioxidant blue light protection for added skin support.
• Incorporate Antioxidants: Products with Vitamins C or E can help protect your skin from environmental stressors and combat free radical damage. A clean skincare vitamin c serum is the perfect addition to anyone’s autumn skincare routine, helping revitalize lackluster skin.
• Consider Facial Oils: A face oil for dry skin can provide an extra layer of moisture and protection against the season’s drier air.
• Prevent Reactive Skin: Quell redness and irritation with skin barrier repair products featuring calming, soothing plant-based ingredients like Chamomile, Calendula, Aloe, and Horse Chestnut.
• Mask For Max Moisture: Although it is a little early to don a Halloween mask, Pevonia’s Collagen face mask will keep scary dryness (and seasonal stress!) away.

Cleansing properly, then layering your skin like you do your wardrobe in the Fall, with a serum (top), moisturizer (sweater), and face oil (coat) provides the ultimate moisture-infusing protection against autumn weather. Don’t forget to end your routine with a Broad Spectrum Sunscreen or Tinted Cream with sun protection!

Fall Skincare Tips

Want to maintain a harmoniously balanced, sensational Fall skincare complexion?  Follow these skincare strategies to overcome the unique challenges Fall presents to our skin and provide vital support and protection well into the colder months of winter.

Limit Hot Showers: While it’s tempting to take long, hot showers, hot water can exacerbate dryness. Keep showers lukewarm and moisturize immediately after gently toweling off.

Avoid Over-Exfoliating: Be cautious not to irritate your skin, especially if it’s sensitive. If skin becomes pink or flaky, that means you are exfoliating too often or too aggressively.

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, as hydration starts from within. Aim to drink enough water throughout the day to support your skin’s health. Eating water-rich foods is another way to up your skin’s moisture content. Use a humidifier to counteract dry air and combat dryness, especially when using indoor heating during chillier months.

Nourish Skin from Within: Enjoy antioxidant and vitamin-rich seasonal fruits and vegetables, plenty of protein, and healthy fats to nourish your skin from the inside out. Incorporate foods like pumpkins, apples, leafy greens, nuts, and more!

Mind Your Environment: Limit exposure to harsh winds and protect your skin by wearing scarves or high-collared jackets when outdoors.

Get Fall Treatments: Add professional facials and body treatments to prevent skin from withering like Fall leaves. Pevonia’s Hydra-Cloud™ Mask Treatment, Collagen Infusion Treatment, Anti-Free Radicals Treatment, or Hydra-Sea Seaweed Wrap Treatment will give your skin the moisture boost it craves.

Embracing a fall skincare routine is essential for maintaining healthy skin as the seasons change. By adjusting your products and habits, you can protect your skin from the potential seasonal “pitfalls” and keep it looking radiant. Do your best to stick to your routine to better enjoy the beautiful bounty of Fall! Want your healthiest skin ever? Boost skin health with an expert consultation to address your unique needs and concerns. Visit Find A Spa for an oasis near you offering Pevonia!