The clocks go back soon, the weather is getting colder and evenings are getting darker. Now is the perfect time to rethink your daily skin care routine. Autumn is the best time to detox our body and skin after the Summer months – it’s time to repair and refresh!
1. Exfoliate
Sun-kissed skin will start to fade and our skin complexion can look dull and tired. So start using an exfoliant, look for ingredients such as Gylcolic acid (AHA’s) or PHAs such as gluconolactone. These key active ingredients exfoliate the skin stimulating cell renewal, reduce pigmentation and age spots, brighten skin tone and unclog pores.
Exfoliating Cleansers:
Exfoliating Face Products:
Exfoliating Body Products:
2. Post-Sun Skin
Now is the time to correct any skin damage cause by excessive sun exposure. I recommend introducing a treatment product to remove any unwanted pigmentation and age spots caused by the Sun. Introducing a daily antioxidant Vitamin C product to your morning skin care routine will help to restore the elasticity, glow and suppleness of your skin.
Pigmentation Products:
- SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector
- Thiospot Skin Brightening Skin Roller
- Obagi Nu-Derm Blend Fx
- Obagi-C Rx System C- Cleansing Gel
Vitamin-C Products:
- SkinCeuticals Serum 10
- SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
- Medik8 C-Tetra and CE-Tetra
- Obagi Professional-C Serums 10%/15%/20%
3. Protection
UVA and UVB rays are harmful to our skin and present 365 days a year. Keep protecting your skin with a daily sun protection product. My tip is to find a tinted SPF and use it for coverage as well as moisturising and protecting your skin. I recommend:
4. Anti-ageing
Now is the perfect time to introduce a powerful night time anti-ageing product such as Retinol.
5. Moisturise
From cold air to central heating are skin is exposed to a variety of climates and it can become dull, flaky and dry. I suggest introducing a hydrating moisturising skin care product.
Summing up
The change in season is the perfect time to switch up your routine and anticipate the changes in environmental factors that will affect your skin. Hopefully I’ve given you some ideas but feel free to call the number at the top of the page if you’d like any more advice!
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