As the leaves start to change and the temperatures begin to drop, our skin goes through a transition of its own. Autumn weather brings with a whole new set of challenge for the skin barrier, which is the outermost layer of the skin that protects againstexternal factors, UV rays, and bacteria.
This can lead to a weakened of the skin barrier, which can result in a range of skin issues, including redness, sensitivity, dryness, and flakiness,
it’s important to take extra care of your skin during Autumn to keep the skin barrier healthy and functioning.
- Think about switching up your skincare routine by re-introducing light oils, ceramides, triglycerides and free fatty acids to make you moisturizer richer, which will support and strengthen your skin
- Avoid over-exfoliating or using harsh or peels this can damage the skin and lead to irritation.
- Don't use hot water or harsh cleanser that can strip the skin of its natural oils and damage the skin barriers. Think about changing your cleanser to a gentler one.
- Just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean you can skip sunscreen. U V Ray can still penetrate through clouds and cause damage to you skin, so protect your skin with broad-spectrum sunscreen with a factor of SPF 30 and apply daily.
A small change to your routine will keep your skin happy / healthy through the season.
