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9 Essential Natural Skincare Tips for Fall: Transition Your Routine for October
1.Hydrate with Serums
As temperatures drop, indoor heating kicks in, and the air becomes drier, this leads into a loss of moisture in the skin. The solution? Hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring type of sugar that is produced by the body and found in the highest concentrations in our skin. Its job is to retain water, keep our tissues well lubricated, and our skin looking firm and youthful. This is important with cold, dry weather, and indoor heating.
Product recommendation: Drench your skin in moisture with this next generation supercharged Hyaluronic Booster 8. This lightweight formula is enriched with 8 targeted forms of skin- loving hyaluronic acid, plus hydrating Ngi Grass and Plant Collagen, plumping the skin’s surface in seconds! With continuous application Hyaluronic Booster 8 can stimulate skin to produce more hyaluronic acid for deeper moisturization and younger looking skin!
Suggest serums with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or plant-based peptides.
2. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
Avoid harsh face cleansers that contain ingredients like sulphates and alcohol because it can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Stripping the skin of its natural oils can trigger an overproduction of sebum as the skin attempts to rebalance itself, potentially leading to clogged pores and breakouts.
Product recommendation: Gentle, hydrating cleansers like Coconut Cleanser with Papaya & Moringa is designed to gently remove makeup, excess oil and pore-clogging impurities – without stripping the skin of essential moisture. This unique cleanser is boosted with papaya extracts to brighten skin tone while moringa and dilo extracts purify and restore skin to a healthy balance.
3. Incorporate a Richer Moisturizer
While lighter moisturizers work well in the summer when humidity is higher and the skin produces more oil, they may not provide enough hydration and protection in the fall. The solution? Your skin will benefit greatly with a richer moisturizer that contains more emollients and occlusives that create a barrier on the skin, helping to lock in moisture and prevent dryness.
Product recommendation: Hydrating Multi Active Day Crème is an ultra-hydrating day crème that will dramatically boost hydration by increasing cellular water flow as well as moisture holding potential. It is naturally supercharged with dilo leaf and beach almond leaf hydrosols and boosted with thirst-quenching hyaluronic acid and ngi grass for long lasting hydration. Cold-pressed organic oils and Kinetin provide a nourishing and rejuvenating boost to your skin leaving it smooth and glowing with moisture.
4. Exfoliate Gently
As you transition from summer to fall, a gentler exfoliation is necessary because the skin tends to become drier and more sensitive due to cooler temperatures. Harsh exfoliation methods, like strong scrubs or aggressive acids, can strip the skin of its natural oils, further compromising the skin barrier and leading to irritation.
The solution? Opt for chemical exfoliants like fruit enzyme peels or mild alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), which gently dissolve dead skin cells without the harshness of physical scrubs.
Product recommendation: Coconut Exfoliating Scrub with Papaya and Pineapple Enzyme. This natural, gentle scrub eases away impurities and unclogs pores with the dual exfoliating power of pumice and candelilla beads combined with the enzymatic action of pineapple and papaya.
This approach helps maintain a smooth, glowing complexion while preparing your skin to better absorb the richer products needed for the cooler fall weather.
5. Use Natural Face Masks Weekly
Using natural face masks weekly in the fall is essential for maintaining skin hydration and balance as the weather becomes cooler and drier. Masks containing ingredients like passionflower extract and coconut oil can provide deep nourishment and calming effects, helping to restore moisture and soothe the skin. These natural components help strengthen the skin’s barrier and enhance its resilience against seasonal stressors, ensuring your complexion remains soft, smooth, and healthy throughout the fall.
6. Protect with Mineral Sunscreens
SPF is non-negotiable all year round, including the fall season, because UV rays can still cause skin damage even when temperatures drop or skies are cloudy.
Product recommendation: Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide provide gentle yet effective broad-spectrum protection. These mineral-based options are not only kind to sensitive skin but also environmentally friendly, offering a safe choice that shields your skin without irritation.
7. Focus on Lip Care
Dry lips, dry chapped lips, cracked lips, cold sores- these are all common (and very much unwanted) lip problems that come as the weather starts to cool down. The solution? Establishing a nightly lip care routine can work wonders. Here’s a simple routine to follow:
Cleanse: Gently clean your lips with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or leftover makeup.
Exfoliate: Use the Coconut Sugar Lip Polish to remove dead skin cells. As with most elements of a skincare routine, moderation and consistency are essential. Generally, exfoliating your lips once a week—or up to twice a week during harsher seasons—will help keep them in prime condition. Remember, your lips are very delicate, so always be gentle during exfoliation.
Hydrate: Apply the Nourishing Lip Balm or a thin layer of coconut oil.
8. Nourish from Within
With fall comes the harvest of many delicious fruits and vegetables. While they all offer nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and strong, we often don’t think of them as part of our efforts to protect and nourish our skin. Consider adding these fall foods in your diet to help you have a resilient complexion: Carrots, pomegranates, pumpkin Seeds, beets, apples, cranberries, and cauliflower.
9. Invest in a Humidifier
When the air is dry, the skin becomes even drier. A humidifier helps to increase the moisture level in the air. In addition, be sure the heat is kept on low or at a moderate temperature to avoid extra dryness in the air.
Summary
As you embrace the beauty of fall remember to give your skin time to adjust to new natural skincare products and routines, and always monitor how it responds. Listen to your skin, if you notice any reactions or issues, adjust your routine accordingly. By following these adjustments, your new natural skincare routine will ensure that your skin remains healthy, radiant and well protected throughout the fall season.
