Summer to Fall - Transitioning Your Routine for the Perfect Glow
As the sun sets on summer, it's time to give our skincare routine a seasonal transition. Fall brings cooler temperatures, reduced humidity, and harsh winds which can wreak havoc on our skin. Adjusting your skincare regimen for the changing weather is crucial to maintaining radiant and healthy skin. With the products mentioned earlier and a few practical tips, transitioning your nighttime skincare routine from summer to fall is as tasty as pumpkin spice lattes.
Why switching your nighttime skincare routine matters
During the summer, our skin battles heat, sweat, and sun exposure; thus, lightweight and water-based products are essential. However, in fall, the skin requires extra hydration and a focus on repair as the weather shifts. Nighttime skincare is particularly important because it allows you to nourish, repair and protect your skin while you sleep, leaving it rejuvenated and ready for the day ahead.
The fundamentals of transitioning your nighttime skincare routine
1. Cleanse with a gentler formula
In summer, we typically opt for deep-cleansing products to remove sweat, sunscreen, and pollution from our skin. To transition to fall, switch to a gentler cleanser as less hydration occurs naturally. Bioderma Micellar Water is a perfect choice for a gentle nighttime cleanse that removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin.
Bioderma Micellar Water
Just try and not get addicted to this cleanser. No need to wash off or remove, you simply soak cotton pads in the solution and sweep over face, eyes and neck. It removes the most stubborn of make-up, dirt and grime and is safe for sensitive skins. Our skin has never felt so clean.
2. Introduce exfoliation and dark spot correctors
The cooler months are an excellent time to incorporate exfoliation and address hyperpigmentation from long days in the sun. La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Dark Spot Corrector exfoliates your skin to remove dull and dead cells, promoting a brighter and more radiant complexion. Additionally, Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum targets dark spots and uneven skin tone, leaving you with a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.
La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Dark Spot Corrector
This lightweight glycolic acid serum, suitable for all skin tones, helps reduce the look of dark spots and discolorations and reveals brighter, more even looking skin. This serum combines concentrated 10% pure glycolic acid, tranexamic acid (TXA), lipo-hydroxy acid, and vitamin B5 for optimal effectiveness while also being suitable for sensitive skin.
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum
This Dark Spot Correcting Serum, formulated with 4% Niacinamide and skin brightening botanicals, has clinically proven technology to gently reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolorations while helping to prevent new spots from forming.
3. Retinoids for repair and rejuvenation
Retinol is an all-year skincare staple, especially at nighttime when the skin regenerates. A313 is a vitamin A pommade from France that works wonders for skin distressed from seasonal changes. Adding this retinoid to your nighttime routine can help tackle fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Always remember that retinol makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, so be diligent with your daily SPF application.
A313
It has always been, and still is, one of the best-kept cult secrets of French women: an ointment with retinol. Its formula allows the retinol to penetrate the skin and the vitamin A to do its job. In other words: it moisturises, prevents wrinkles, fades blemishes and is also great if you have acne or blackheads.
4. Deeply moisturize and nourish
As the temperature drops, our skin requires additional hydration and nourishment. Weleda Skin Food is a cult favorite known for its deeply hydrating formula that can easily replace lighter summer lotions. This rich cream provides a protective barrier against environmental stressors and locks in much-needed moisture.
Weleda Skin Food
The best-selling product that originally launched in 1926 and has been a cult favorite ever since. The rich plant blend formula transforms skin to appear more luminous.
5. Repair your lips and cuticles
Fall wind and cold can leave your lips chapped and cuticles dry. Introduce Boiron Homeplasmine, a versatile French pharmacy cream that can be applied to your lips and cuticles to protect, soothe, and repair. This multi-purpose balm is a must-have in your nighttime skincare routine.
Boiron Homeplasmine
Homeopathic ointment made for skin irritations, containing extracts of plants and an antiseptic.
6. For sensitive skin, stick to calming options
If you have sensitive skin, the changing seasons may cause irritation, redness, and dryness. Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer is specifically tailored for sensitive skin types. This lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer not only delivers hydration but also soothes irritated skin with its oat-enriched formula.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
Soothe and hydrate sensitive, irritated, dry skin with this gel moisturizer. This fast-absorbing, lightweight gel face cream with nourishing prebiotic oat and calming feverfew moisturizes skin..
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