Fall Skincare Must-Haves
As the seasons change, you probably pull out your sweaters and boots from storage. But your wardrobe isn’t the only thing that needs a fall makeover; it’s time to refresh your skincare routine.
Fall skincare isn’t about a single best skincare routine; it’s about adjusting the routine that works for you as the seasons change. If your skin had a lot of sun exposure over the summer, it likely needs some TLC this fall.
Keep reading as we dive into fall skincare tips and product shifts. Keep reading to learn more about:
- How your skin reacts to changing seasons
- Autumn skincare and skincare routine steps
- NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare for your fall routine
What Happens to Your Skin During the Shift to Autumn?
Your skin is always in relationship with its environment. In the summer, it’s hotter and the sun’s intensity is higher. You might spend more time outdoors and seat more, and your skin may produce more oil.
As the weather changes in the fall, it becomes colder and often dryer. You might start heating your indoor air, which can dry the air as well. This environmental shift can shift how your skin feels and looks. You may notice more dryness, and your skin may need more care to recover from the summer.
It’s a great time to schedule a fall facial, increase exfoliation, and shift to more hydrating and moisturizing products.
How to Curate Your Fall Skincare Routine
When thinking about your fall skincare routine, start with the staple products that work for your skin, and then make a few adjustments as needed. For example, you may want a hydrating cleanser, a richer moisturizer, and to add an exfoliating product. Let’s walk through an autumn skincare routine and discuss the details.
Hydrating Cleanser
Your skincare routine order matters, and starting with a clean face is non-negotiable. If you were sweating and regularly using sunscreen this summer, you may have needed a more heavy-duty cleanser. As the weather and humidity shift in the fall, a hydrating cleanser is essential.
A gentle, hydrating cleanser will remove dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils, which can lead to more dryness. Hydration should start with cleansing and continue throughout the skincare routine steps.
NassifMD® Pure Hydration Facial Cleanser works for all skin types and is our top cleansing choice of the season. It’s highly effective at cleansing the skin but goes beyond cleaning to infuse hydration and protect it from free radical damage. It doesn’t irritate the skin and fights against aging with antioxidant-rich ingredients, including matcha green tea.
For best results, follow cleansing with NassifMD® Pure Hydration Replenishing Toner with hyaluronic acid for more hydrating results. This toner balances the skin’s pH and prepares it for moisturizing serums.
Moisturizing Serums
Facial serums are essential for effective fall skincare. They contain concentrated active ingredients to address specific skin concerns and promote the healing of summer skin. Layer multiple serums for enhanced skin treatment and additional synergistic benefits.
NassifMD® Radiance Brightening Booster – Vitamin C Serum is a concentrated vitamin C formula that helps reverse damage caused by summer sun exposure. Vitamin C helps brighten the skin tone and fade hyperpigmentation. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from future damage.
NassifMD® Dermaflect Smart Day Therapy Serum is another serum to consider in the fall (and all year). Its moisturizing properties are activated by UV light and provide enhanced antioxidant protection. It also blurs and plumps the appearance of fine lines and imperfections.
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen is a best-selling serum loved by both those who follow a basic skincare routine and a more complex one. Its powerful antiaging support skin protection, collagen growth, and moisture production.
Rich Moisturizer
In the summer, you might opt for a lighter moisturizer to prevent your skin from feeling too oily or greasy. In the fall, it’s time to transition to a richer, thicker product, especially as part of your nighttime skincare routine.
Choose a thicker moisturizer with more emollient ingredients. These ingredients create a barrier over your skin, preventing water loss and keeping it hydrated. Use this thick moisturizer as the last step of your evening skincare routine.
See the entire NassifMD® Skincare moisturizer line here. For daytime moisturizing, consider NassifMD® Soft Focus Hydrating Day Cream. At night, consider NassifMD® Pure Hydration Night Cream, NassifMD® Skin Barrier Balm, or NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Souffle.
Sunscreen
As part of your morning skincare routine, don’t skip sunscreen. Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you get to skip this step. Experts recommend using SPF protection year-round. While you won’t have to reapply it as often anymore, applying it first thing in the morning is beneficial.
NassifMD® Skincare offers hydrating facial sunscreens that can double as your morning moisturizer, or you can layer one over an additional moisturizer. Choose from NassifMD® Protect & Hydrate (tinted) or NassifMD® Simply Hydration (untinted).
Lip and Eye Care
As the skin gets dryer in the fall, it can show up under the eyes and the lips. Be proactive with skin dehydration by tending to the delicate skin around the eyes and protecting the lips. Both areas may need extra pampering as the seasons change.
NassifMD® Peri-Orbital Eye Complex is a nourishing eye cream with vitamin C, squalane, and hyaluronic acid designed to combat the signs of aging. Use it as a spot treatment daily or as needed.
NassifMD® SPF 15 Hydrating Lip Balm or NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Lip Plumer can help hydrate, plump, and smooth the lips. Use as often as needed as part of a good skincare routine.
Gentle Exfoliants
It’s common that the skin can’t handle as much exfoliation in the summer, but in the fall and winter it might require more. You can combine gentle exfoliation with your cleanser by using NassifMD® Purifying Glycolic Cleanser or NassifMD® Dawn to Dusk AM + PM.
Alternatively, or additionally, try NassifMD® Detox Facial Pads for an effective exfoliating treatment that deep cleans, brightens, and prepares the skin for the rest of the skincare routine. Use the pads after cleansing (or in place of cleansing if you’re in a pinch for time) and before toner and serums.
The amount of exfoliation your skin can handle will vary based on your skin type and season. It’s always advisable to start slowly by exfoliating a couple of times weekly and increasing from there as your skin adjusts.
Seasonal Ingredients
Fall skincare routines highlight ingredients that restore, protect, and hydrate the skin. The entire NassifMD® Skincare line contains synergistic active ingredients that fulfil these roles. Each product is expertly formulated to bring multiple benefits to the skin.
Seasonal ingredients to consider include:
- Vitamin C
- Plant antioxidants
- Emollient oils (shea butter, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil)
- Hyaluronic acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation
Read more about these ingredients in How to Transition Your Skincare from Summer to Fall.
Chances are you don’t need to revamp your entire skincare routine. Notice how your skin responds to the changing indoor and outdoor environment and adjust accordingly. A couple simple swaps or additions will help keep your skin hydrated and nourished this season.
References
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- Al-Niaimi, F., & Chiang, N. Y. Z. (2017). Topical Vitamin C and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 10(7), 14–17.
