FALL SKINCARE TIPS: THE SEASONAL SKINCARE GUIDE

Refine your radiance for the season with these autumn skincare tips and must-have product offerings.

– KEYS SOULCARE

As the vibrant hues of summer make way for the warm embrace of autumn, it’s time to give your skincare ritual a seasonal update. We all know that with the changing weather comes a shift in our skin’s needs.

Embrace the cozy transition from sun-soaked to sweater weather with a few fall essentials that seamlessly fit into any skincare ritual.

Whether you’re a skincare aficionado or just looking for the basics, these practical, easy-to-implement seasonal skincare tips will effortlessly slot into your daily rhythm, helping your skin thrive as the leaves fall.

Ready to glow? Here are the essentials that will keep you radiant throughout the season of transformation.

WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS A FALL ADJUSTMENT

Whereas summertime skin deals with heat, prolonged sun exposure, and sweat, the rhythms of autumn have differing effects on your skin. Lower humidity and cooler outdoor air can affect the skin’s moisture levels, making hydration more important than ever. You may even experience side effects to the changing season, like redness or dryness.

As part of your ever-evolving soulcare practice, consider the change in season a moment to reflect and evaluate what your skin is craving — whether that’s extra hydration or more consistent sun protection. It’s never too late to figure out what works best for your unique skin.

4 ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR YOUR FALL SKINCARE RITUAL

Use these four essential steps as your foundation for all things autumn skincare. Remember, you don’t always need a complex, multi-step ritual to address common skin issues in the fall. Use this blueprint as the baseline for skin’s shifting needs — no matter the season.

1. START WITH GENTLE HYDRATION.

Any seasonal skincare ritual starts with a fresh slate. Reach for a gentle one like Golden Cleanser — formulated with glycerin to help soften and hydrate skin — to help remove impurities and traces of the day’s makeup.

2. GO IN WITH SERUMS AND TREATMENTS.

If your skin needs targeted support for specific skin concerns, serums and treatments are going to be your fall skincare routine must-haves. Popular skincare ingredients include niacinamide, squalane, or peptides.

For example, our clinically proven Deeply Replenishing Squalane Facial Oil helps hydrate and replenish skin overnight for a radiant, glowing complexion. To apply, simply pat the serums into the skin using light, upward motions, and wait a few moments to allow the formula to absorb fully into the skin before moving on to step three of your autumn skincare ritual.

3. LOCK IN MOISTURE.

Your skin craves extra hydration as the weather cools down. With the change in season, it’s time to swap your lightweight summer moisturizer for a richer lotion to help provide a more nourishing shield against the elements.

Try our fragrance-free Skin Transformation Cream, formulated with bakuchiol to help plump the look of skin. Ceramides (aka moisturizing lipids that are naturally found in skin) also help keep skin moisturized and help support a healthy-looking skin moisture barrier, even in drying, cooler weather.

4. OPT FOR SUN PROTECTION YEAR-ROUND.

Just because the temps are dropping doesn’t mean skimping on the sun protection. One can’t-miss takeaway as you transition your skincare routine from summer to fall is to continue re-applying sunscreen at least every two hours.

Protect Your Light is a daily broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that works double time as a moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide, which helps brighten and balance the complexion, plus squalane to help soften skin.

COMMON FALL SKIN CONCERNS

With decreasing temperatures and shorter days, you may find your skin’s main concerns shift with the seasons. Here are a few common fall skin concerns and tips for how to manage them.

INCREASED SKIN DRYNESS WITH CHANGE IN SEASONS

For dry skin types shopping for nourishing skincare staples or fall body care essentials, consider these tips:

Look for ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, or ceramides.
Gently massage into the skin in upward motions, and wait a few minutes before layering products (like a lightweight body lotion followed by a nourishing body oil).
Pay extra attention to dry areas on the face, elbows, and knees for a radiant glow.
Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in the air, which the Mayo Clinic says can “ease problems caused by dry air.”

Want more? Explore our entire line of hydrating skincare offerings.

MANAGING SENSITIVITY + THE APPEARANCE OF REDNESS

Another common issue skin faces in the cooler months is redness or sensitivity caused by environmental factors like dry indoor air, cold temperatures outdoors, and even things like prolonged exposure to wind or rain.

Here are few tips to managing sensitive skin as the seasons change:

Gentle application is key. Try not to rub or scrub skin too hard, as this may make any irritation caused by the elements worse.
Choose a moisturizer that’s rich in hydrating ingredients like squalane or ceramides.
To help maintain a happy skin moisture barrier, avoid over-exfoliating.
Stay consistent with your SPF, which can help maintain a healthy-looking complexion.

There you have it — a skin-nourishing, soul-nurturing ritual to keep you glowing and healthy as the seasons shift. Optimizing your skincare in autumn with these steps are all about simplicity, ensuring you have the time and energy to embrace the changing season’s beauty.