How to Adapt Your Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin This Autumn
It’s no secret we're big on clean beauty here at Reveal. While we know achieving lit-from-within skin is a daily balancing act that includes a diet high in greens and organic produce, the lotions and potions we use on the outside also need a temperature check as we move into a new season.
With summer now officially behind us, keep reading to learn how to achieve glowing autumn skin, with a little help from our resident skincare experts.
Note Skin Changes
A lot of people will experience oil over-or under-production once summer ends, typically because we are no longer exposed to the drying elements of the sun, we’re in and out of waterless and our skin begins the reparation process brought on by exposure to UV rays and outdoor conditions.
When traditional summer behaviours such as drinking lots of water and exercising stop, our skin has to adjust—which usually means it seeks moisture from oil production and we experience a drop in our skin's overall health. This is typified by breakouts, irritation and the feeling that our skin texture has changed.
Change Products Seasonally
Maintaining the same routine all year round is a big no-no—your skin won't be getting the TLC it needs, particularly when it comes to moisture and vitamins. For optimal cell function, we suggest starting to transition to ingredients that promote additional hydration during autumn.
Watch Out for Irritants
Switching temperature constantly (hot shower, cold commute, unusually-warm office—and repeat) affects the skin’s ability to regulate oil and function optimally. A lot of people experience eczema or condition flare-ups in winter—in general, the skin is a lot flakier and drier. If this wasn’t bad enough, breakouts are also on the rise.
Changes in the diet, a higher intake of fats and oilier foods can also mean that our skin clogs a lot easier, and breakouts can occur quite frequently. We're also inclined to drink less water, which plays a huge factor in skin hydration levels during these months.
Exfoliate For Your Skin Type
Turns out, there’s more than one right way to rub—it all depends on your skin type. For sensitive skin we would recommend no more than once per week or fortnight for exfoliation. For those who don't have too many difficulties with their skin, twice a week is perfectly fine. And how? It’s always best to let the exfoliation particles do the bulk of the work, so lightly massaging from the centre of the face outward is the most optimal way. Avoid stretching, pushing or pressing down on the skin as this can sometimes cause damage or abrasions.
Go Beyond Topical Care
Drinking plenty of water and eating foods with adequate water content will help prevent the skin from drying out. In addition, it's important to seek out ingredients in your skincare products that will both hydrate and assist the skin in retaining that moisture for the long haul. Ingredients rich in essential fatty acids such as avocado oil, rosehip oil and vitamin E will keep the skin plump and hydrated, while jojoba, aloe vera and shea butter will keep the cells functioning optimally, allowing them to maximize the skin’s water retention.
Apply Skincare Properly
Packaging plays a large part in knowing how to apply your skincare. In the summer, lotions tend to be lighter, and many products come in a spritz applicator allowing for a light coverage—as little contact with the face as possible." Handy! In autumn, we recommend switching to a cleanser that is richer and more hydrating, you can also be a little more generous with your products overall.
Spa Treatments that get skin ready for winter
Try Reveal Skin & Body’s Autumn Restart Facial. Use these Autumn months to rejuvenate and repair your skin - giving it the best chance to look glowing, healthy and hydrated before we move into the colder winter months.
The Autumn Restart Facial will begin with freshening up the surface of the skin (exfoliation), smoothing and de-congesting it. Next, we rejuvenate and soften the skin with LED Light Therapy and then repair and hydrate with an active Vitamin Infusion suited to your skin. 60 mins. $145.