As the weather turns cooler and drier in autumn, adjusting your morning skin care routine can keep your complexion looking its best.Adjusting your regimen to focus on gentle cleansing, exfoliation, antioxidants, hydration and SPF protection will keep your skin looking radiant and healthy all season long.Switch to a hydrating cleanser to avoid stripping your skin of moisture. Look for milk, gel or oil-based cleansers.Exfoliate 2-3 times a week to remove dull, dry skin. Try a gentle scrub or chemical exfoliant with lactic acid or fruit enzymes.Apply a vitamin C antioxidant serum every morning to combat free radicals and pollution. This helps prevent damage and premature aging.Use a water-based or gel moisturizer that absorbs quickly but still hydrates. Avoid heavy creams.Protect with a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. UV exposure doesn’t disappear in autumn and can still cause sun damage.Use a rich eye cream to hydrate and plump fine lines around the eyes. Shea butter, ceramides and hyaluronic acid help.Finish with a moisturizing face oil or hydrating mist to lock in hydration. Rosehip, jojoba or marula oils are great options.Drink plenty of water and eat foods rich in healthy fats for extra hydration.
A morning skincare routine is essential to cleanse, refresh, and protect your skin after sleep. Key steps include:
- Cleanser – Use a gentle cleanser to wash away overnight sweat, oil, and impurities. Avoid harsh foaming cleansers in the morning. Go for hydrating milky or gel cleansers.
- Toner – Toners add an extra layer of cleansing while conditioning and restoring pH balance. Look for gentle formulas with ingredients like rose water.
- Face Essence-Using an essence after toning and before serums seals in moisture and creates the ideal canvas for the rest of your routine. The added nutrients improve skin condition over time.
- Serums – Apply antioxidant vitamin C serums in the morning to neutralize skin damage from pollution and sun exposure.
- Eye cream – Pat on eye cream to hydrate the delicate eye area and minimize visible fine lines and dark circles. Look for brightening ingredients.
- Moisturizer – Follow with a daily moisturizer that works for your skin type. For example, lightweight gels for oily skin or richer creams for dry skin.
- Sunscreen – Sunscreen is a must to protect your skin from UVA/UVB damage. Use a broad spectrum formula with at least SPF 30. Reapply every two hours if going in the sun.
- Face oils – Lock everything in with antioxidant-rich face oils or serums before sunscreen. Dry to oily skin types can benefit.
Adding a 15 min Guasha stone ritual to your weekly skin care routine would also help in draining out excess lymphatic fluid and promote circulation making your skin look brighter and smoother.
