With the drop in temperatures and the shortening of the days, the arrival of Autumn is felt and has an impact on the health and appearance of the skin. Therefore, it is important to adopt the right actions, while using products that take care of your skin.
Make hydration of your skin your first concern
Just like we remember to drink water to stay healthy, our skin also deserves special attention when it comes to hydration. Indeed, well-hydrated skin is balanced, which allows it to best defend itself against external aggressions such as bacteria or viruses. Daily hydration also helps maintain the suppleness and elasticity of the skin (in particular to prevent the 8 signs of skin aging ), but also to have luminous skin, with a radiant and healthy appearance.
So, to deal with the dryness of the autumn air, it is essential to use a moisturizer adapted to your skin type to help retain moisture. In general, opt for a moisturizer, for example thicker for dry skin, which will provide you with a stronger hydrolipidic barrier. This will limit the loss of water from the outer layer of the skin and hydrate the epidermis. To further boost the radiance of your skin, use an anti-thirst serum which will deeply hydrate, restore and maintain the water level of the cells. Finally, don't forget to take care of your lips and hands, two areas that are often the first to suffer from cooler temperatures. Regular hydration of these areas will help keep them soft and protected.
Autumn, the season of peels
The transition to the fall season comes with various challenges for our skin. Less exposure to the sun, increased pollution, and the return of back-to-school stress contribute to a dull complexion.
To keep your skin healthy and luminous, skin exfoliation proves to be one of the most effective practices. By gently removing dead cells accumulated on the surface, exfoliation will stimulate cell renewal by encouraging the growth of new cells and therefore giving the skin freshness and radiance. Also, it helps prepare the skin for deep hydration so that the active ingredients are better absorbed for better moisture retention. Investing in an exfoliation routine suited to your skin type is also the key to preventing skin problems like blackheads or acne, while improving the overall texture of your skin.
Our recommendation: The Anti-Grey Peeling Mask
Faced with autumn dryness, opt for treatments that will stimulate your blood circulation
Fall skincare is of crucial importance in preparing skin for the rigors of this transitional season. For skin in great shape, consider regular treatments in our Skins Studios or in our Face Glow Bar at Sephora. These not only relax you, they actively work on the quality of your skin. They help stimulate the lymphatic system, which promotes the elimination of toxins and impurities, giving your skin a radiant complexion. Additionally, these treatments can sculpt your features, giving your face a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.
Also, the use of massage tools used during our treatments at home is particularly effective in reshaping the oval of the face, giving your contours a firm and defined appearance. By stimulating the facial muscles, these tools help plump and lift the skin, thus combating facial sagging. Additionally, they help relax muscle tension, which can reduce the appearance of expression lines.
Our favorites: Facial boulado and Gua Sha Quartz
Replace your sunbathing with food supplements that will provide you with vitamins and minerals
As fall arrives, our sunny days become less frequent, and with them, the benefit of natural light for our skin diminishes. Food supplements prove to be essential allies to make up for this lack of exposure to the sun and nourish our skin from the inside.
One of the most important vitamins for skin health in autumn is vitamin D. Often called the "sunshine vitamin", it plays a vital role in regulating skin cell growth, reducing inflammation and maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
In addition to vitamin D, vitamins C and E are powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals, which are responsible for premature aging of the skin. They also stimulate the production of collagen, thus promoting firm and elastic skin. When it comes to minerals, zinc is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and helping with cell regeneration. Selenium promotes protection against UV damage and helps maintain skin elasticity.
The sweetness of Autumn as an invitation to treat your skin with tenderness
As the leaves fall and the air gets colder, our skincare routine also deserves a smooth transition to adapt to the warm weather of fall. To do this, nothing could be simpler: use products that do not contain aggressive components that could disrupt the delicate balance of the skin.
Avoid ingredients such as sulfates, parabens, strong perfumes or exfoliating acids which are very powerful and can be more irritating to the skin during this transition season. On the contrary, choose gentle and nourishing products that will protect your skin barrier, such as fragrance-free restorative night oil which will repair the skin while preventing unpleasant skin reactions such as redness or rashes.
At the same time, while it's tempting to put away your sunscreen, the sun's harmful UV rays are present all year round. In autumn, the skin therefore remains vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun, which makes the use of sunscreen just as crucial. So opt for broad-spectrum protection with an appropriate SPF, adapted to your skin type and your exposure to the sun. Be sure to apply it generously to all exposed areas of skin, including face, neck, and hands, even on cloudy days. This will act as a protective shield against premature aging of the skin, the appearance of pigment spots and the worsening of conditions such as acne.
