Your skin is delicate and the more attention you give it, the better it will become. The
same skin care routine that worked in summer cannot be used in fall since the
temperature and weather conditions are quite different. Let us now look at some of the
steps you can include in your daily skin care routine for the fall season.
5 Skin Care Tips for Fall
1. Exfoliate: “Normally it is seen that skin becomes very dry as well as dull after you
spend whole of summer in the sun,” says renowned dermatologist Dr. Joseph Morris. The
main benefit of exfoliation is that it helps in removing skin’s outer layer which becomes
dull during summer. Another advantage of exfoliation is that it assists in unclogging
pores blocked by continuous use of sunscreens.
One thing you need to keep in mind is to exfoliate gently; use any type of mild scrub or
an exfoliating towel. “You should not be over aggressive and only need to exfoliate twice
every week,” says Dr. Morris. If you scrub vigorously, it can result in tearing, scratching
or damage to the skin and you will not get the kind of glow proper exfoliation can
provide.
Another method that is used for exfoliation is use of glycolic acid peels which is also
known as microdermabrasion and is performed by a dermatologist. This method is
quicker as well as effective in removal of skin’s superficial dead layer.
2. Change Cleansers: The skin is generally oilier than normal during summer because of
the heat and humid conditions, thus use of a deep cleansing face wash is quite justified.
But during fall, the weather conditions are much better and heat starts to reduce, so you
need to change your cleanser to a gentler one.
Ideally, it should be a non-soap cleanser, like Cetaphil, which effectively gets rid of dirt
as well as other impurities but does not take away natural oils from your skin. “In case
you have the tendency of getting oily around the T-zone, apply any toner which is oil-free
in that area after cleansing,” advises Dr. Morris.
3. Add Moisturizer: During summer if you were just using a sunscreen and removed
moisturizer from your skin care regime then for fall you will have to bring back the
moisturizer. “Select a basic one which has antioxidants as well as vitamins E, C & A,”
says Dr. Morris. The benefit for you is that these ingredients assist in neutralizing
harmful toxins from sun, and help in preventing any more damage after summer season is
over.
In case you have dry skin, apply the moisturizer on face during night, however, if you
have oily skin, then use moisturizer during night in dry areas only such as the cheeks.
One thing worth mentioning here is that there are several moisturizers which have
rejuvenating ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid. These are useful and give your
skin good luminosity, “but for older skin these ingredients can lead to dryness,” mentions
Dr. Morris. In such a situation, use them on alternate nights so that drying effect can be
negated.
4. Eye Cream: As your skin grows older, fine lines start appearing around the eyes and
exposure to sun and heat further aggravates the situation. Some amount of eye care can
help in making the eye area smooth again.
You need to look for an eye cream which has hyaluronic acid as it can retain moisture in
the skin. “Apply the cream close to the bone that is present under the eye. Avoid applying
it near the lower eye lid since it can result in puffiness,” says Dr. Morris.
5. Fight Brown Spots: After summer is over, many of us find that there are quite a few
dark spots on the face which indicate sun damage. To get rid of these spots use a
bleaching cream that contains hydroquinone. These creams slow down pigment
production inside the skin but it takes almost 6 weeks for them to work. There are several
OTC bleaching creams available that you can use but it is better to use a prescription one.
A Final Note
Thus we can say that if you follow the abovementioned tips, you will be able to keep
your skin in good condition during the transition from summer to fall season and protect
it from damage.
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