We\u2019re coming into autumn in the next two weeks and with a change in weather on the cards, it\u2019s time to switch up your skincare regime.<\/p>\n
Autumn is actually a great time to prepare your skin for the forthcoming harsh conditions that winter brings. However it does still present some challenges.<\/p>\n
Typical skin issues that people experience in autumn are dull and dry skin<\/strong>, usually as a result of increased exposure to the sun over the last few months combined with the arrival of sharp and piercing winds.<\/p>\n Here are a few tips to strengthen your skin for the months ahead whilst repairing any traces of damage the summer months left behind.<\/p>\n Rid the skin of flaky, dry patches by switching to an exfoliating product that has an oil base as it will both clear your pores out<\/strong> and inject some moisture<\/strong> into your skin.<\/p>\n A nice oil based facial exfoliator is the sweet almond oil-based Monoi Tiare Petal Exfoliant<\/a> from \u00d3GRA<\/a> and a fantastic oil-based body exfoliator is this argan oil-based Green Angel Sunrise Body Smoother<\/a> we reviewed last year.<\/p>\n Switch to a moisturiser that contains highly hydrating ingredients like cocoa butter, jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid<\/strong>. But what\u2019s really the key for effective hydration is ensuring your skincare products have ingredients that facilitate absorption, such as Vitamin A (retinol), C and E.<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure you continue to apply a moisturiser with an SPF<\/strong> in the morning. Just because the sun isn\u2019t as obviously beating down on you doesn\u2019t meant that harmful UVA rays aren\u2019t penetrating the deepest layers of your skin.<\/p>\n Always apply a moisturiser before you go to sleep at night as this is when your skin has time to really work on repairing itself.<\/p>\n One other really important factor to consider when choosing a new moisturiser, in particular for the face, is your skin type. Always be mindful that your own personal skin issues might outweigh the need for extra hydration in the autumn.<\/p>\n When the weather starts to turn more bitter in autumn, your hands can become cracked and dry<\/strong> due to more exposure to cold winds and temperatures. Start moisturising your hands now to prevent this happening. They say the hands are a really telling sign of someone\u2019s true age, it\u2019s recommended to moisturise hands daily regardless but coming into the cold weather gives you even more of a reason.<\/p>\n Our favourite hand cream right now is the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Hand Cream<\/a> but it is pricey at \u20ac30. A fantastic and affordable alternative is the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Mains<\/a> at \u20ac7.50.<\/p>\n An acidic toner will help to rebalance the skin pH levels<\/strong>, meaning it will aid the right level of absorption from your moisturiser and other products. It will also help to exfoliate the skin<\/strong>, which may sound weird because toner is generally a light and clear fluid, but the acid will gently remove dead, flaky skin cells.<\/p>\n The right toner for your skin will also attract moisture from the air<\/strong>, aiding hydration even further.<\/p>\n The beneficial acids you should look out for in your facial toner include glycolic acid, salicylic acids and even lactic acid.<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Exfoliate with Oil-Based Products<\/h2>\n
2. Up Your Moisturising Game<\/h2>\n
3. Always Carry Hand Cream In Your Bag<\/h2>\n
4. Use Mildly Acidic Facial Toners<\/h2>\n