Pro tips & skincare hacks for Autumn
Autumn skincare: small changes, big protection
As the seasons change, so do your skin’s needs. Autumn brings crisp air, chilly winds and the drying effects of central heating, all
of which can leave your skin feeling dry and tight or dull and lacklustre. Reassess your skincare routine and give your skin the extra care it deserves.
Why your skin needs extra care in Autumn
Your skin barrier, the protective shield that locks in hydration and keeps irritants out, may become compromised at this time of year. Fluctuating temperatures from central heating indoors, to cold winds outside, put your skin under stress. Without the right protection essential moisture escapes while environmental aggressors sneak in, leading to irritation, dryness and even premature ageing.
SPF is not just a summer product
One autumn skincare mistake is to retire your SPF. Even in autumn and winter UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin. Whether you’re on an autumn walk, standing on the sidelines at a weekend match, or simply exposed to blue light from your tech, SPF should remain your final coat of daily skin armour.
Switch to richer textures
If you usually reach for lightweight creams, autumn is the time to switch to richer, more protective formulas. Our richer versions of Skin Defence creams deliver the nourishment your skin craves, without heavy or greasy textures.
Already using richer creams? Enhance your routine with a Skin Boost concentrate.
- Nurturing Night Balm: gives the nourishment of an oil and the ability to penetrate your skin, like a serum, giving your dry skin some much needed TLC. Massage it into your skin and there will be no oily residue. It’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants and omega oils, it restores comfort and resilience, while defending against external stressors and oxidative damage.
- Concentrate for Dry Skin: powerful and weightless, it brings immediate comfort to your dry, tight skin. Helping to bolster your natural oil stores to reduce the look and feel of dry skin. It’s also great at treating skin problems which are associated with skin dryness, such as milia, dry patches, redness and discomfort.
The power of product layering
Think of your skincare like your clothing.
- Underwear: Concentrate for Dry Skin or Nurturing Night Balm
- Your clothes: Skin Defence Cream Rich
- Your coat (your armour against the weather): Daily DNA Defence SPF30
Layering your skincare ensures maximum protection, it allows you to introduce different key ingredients to work in unison and send the same positive message to your skin. Each product should complement the next for long-lasting results.
Help your skin to absorb the ingredients;
- Use less product
- Save money
- Get better results
Without proper care your skin will defend itself by creating its own barrier. This feels like sandpaper and stops products from penetrating. Products can’t get in and blockages can’t get out. This leads to under skin congestion, trapped oil and stubborn blackheads, which are impossible to remove.
To prevent this, exfoliate weekly with our Essential Exfoliating Gel. It keeps your skin smooth, radiant and ready to absorb the
goodness from your products. You’ll use less product as you’re not treating the build-up of dead cells. That’s a money saving tip right there! And you’ll get the best results from your skincare.
Simple adjustments, visible results
You don’t need an entirely new routine for autumn. Just one or two thoughtful swaps can make all the difference in keeping your skin healthy, comfortable and resilient throughout the colder months.
Need personal guidance?
If you’re not sure which products are right for your skin. Book a consultation at our Virtual Skin Bar. In a 20 minute one-to-one session, we’ll understand your skin goals and recommend the perfect products to help you achieve them.
