It might be tough to imagine this on a hot summer's day, but if crisper mornings and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air is any indication, autumn is on the way! Fall is a beautiful time of year, and it's also a great time for showing your beautiful skin a little extra love & care. Not sure what your skin needs this season? Not to worry. To help you transition and enjoy a glowing complexion all autumn long, we've compiled five tips for fall skin care. Here's what you need to know ⬇️:
Tip #1: Get serious about exfoliation
Ideally, you should be exfoliating year-round, but when it comes to fall skin care doing a bit more aggressive exfoliation is ideal. It's the perfect time of year because we have less sun exposure to contend with. It also comes before the harsh winter months when skin can become too dry or compromised.
As professional treatments go, stronger enzyme peels and even chemical peels work well to exfoliate away the weathered layers of summer. However, suppose a visit to the esthetician isn't part of your monthly routine. In that case, you can use an enzyme mask or an exfoliating toner with alpha-hydroxy acids to accomplish a similar result at home. Just be sure to wear your SPF as exfoliation will make the skin more sun-sensitive.
Tip #2: Dial-up your moisture levels
As a general rule, you don't need to swap out your entire skincare routine according to the season. All that's really necessary is to up your moisture factor a bit. Many product lines produce multiple options for hydration, so you can easily swap out your lightweight summer moisturizer for one that's just a bit thicker and more nourishing.
When adapting for fall skin care, you could also make simple swaps like trading your gel cleanser for a creamy cleanser or adding a serum with hyaluronic acid to lock in extra hydration. This will help protect your skin against water loss as the barometer drops and keeps it looking dewy even in the cold, dry months.
Tip #3: Layer your products like your fall clothes
Autumn is the season we all love to layer. Leggings. Scarves. Sweaters. Boots. Etc. But did you know you can layer your skincare too? As the air becomes cooler and drier, it can be beneficial to layer a serum or two with your other products. For example, you could apply your favorite vitamin C serum first thing in the AM and then layer on a hydrating serum and moisturizer to seal it all together.
Cozy up with a retinol serum for exfoliation at night, followed by a richly hydrating night cream. The combinations are endless in fall skin care. Not sure what order to apply? Just like clothes, you want to put on the light layers first (toner, liquid serum), followed by heavier layers (cream, moisturizer, facial oils).
Tip #4: Masks aren't just for Halloween
Fall is a great time to add an extra step to your routine in the form of a mask. Masking isn't something that needs to be done every day, but incorporating a mask treatment once a week or even once per month is one easy way to take your skincare to the next level.
This time of year, a good choice would be a creamy mask for deep hydration and to help repair the skin or a fruit mask with alpha-hydroxy acids that is gently exfoliating and are infused with good nutrition for the skin.
Tip #5: Make a little time to savor the season (and your skincare)
The perfect time for recommitting to routines is fall, after the rush of summer and before the craziness of the holiday season. Autumn is one of the best times of the year for self-care because it pairs well with calm, slow, and more intentional moments.
Whether it's in the morning with your favorite fall coffee drink or in the evening with a bath bomb and a scented candle, pairing your skincare with a bit of seasonal ritual will make it feel that much more special. When we create these little moments for ourselves, however small, it gives us something to look forward to and helps us become more consistent with the routine.
Our Product Picks 🛍
Ready to pamper your skin this season? Here are some of our favorite SBS products for fall:
Three Milk Ageless Sleep Cream with Peptides
$45.00
This wonder milk is uniquely rich and intensely hydrating, with a time-release delivery system of pure form retinol. Many retinol products cause redness and irritation. Not Three Milk Ageless Night Cream! The slow-release system ensures it delivers softness, illumination, firmness… Read More
HEALING RITUAL KIT W/ AMETHYST
$49.00
Amethyst, the beautiful purple crystal inside our HEALING ritual kit is one of the most powerful healing and protection stones in existence. It is a powerful protector from negative energy. It also relieves stress and irritability and dispels fear, anger and anxiety. Its protective… Read More
Soothe Herbal Cleansing Cream 6oz
$32.00
Perfectly cleanse and balance the skin with this Herbal Cleansing Cream. Antioxidant packed Green Tea + Chamomile combine to protect the skin from harsh environmental toxins and free radical damage. This high performance cleanser removes stubborn make up and naturally… Read More
H.A Collagen Boosting Serum 30ml
$81.00
Pamper your skin with this ultra hydrating collagen boosting serum. This potent blend of plant peptides, powerful antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and Echinacea Stem Cells, locks in moisture allowing for a long lasting hydration that protects and plumps skin resulting in… Read More
Rejuvenate Brightening Peel 50ml
$51.00
Illuminate and energize your complexion with tropical enzymes that reawaken the skin and impart an instant glow. This brightening masque digests dead skin cells, stimulates cell turnover, lifts impurities and refines pores. Pineapple + Papaya brighten, exfoliate and smooth the… Read More
Honey Lavender Fine Body Scrub 12oz
$30.00
$34.00
Walk through a farmer's market every morning! This sea salt Honey Lavender body scrub has the same lightweight, non-greasy formula as our O-List favorite sea salt scrubs, but has a subtle scent of raw honey and fresh garden lavender that… Read More