As the air turns crisp and humidity levels drop, your skin faces new challenges. Seasonal changes can affect everything from hydration to texture, often leaving skin dull, tight, or prone to breakouts. Adjusting your skincare routine in the fall is essential for maintaining healthy, glowing skin all year long. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, or sensitive skin, at Accent On You, Dr. Nakamura and our skincare specialists can help you choose the best skincare products for your skin type.
Understanding How Cooler Weather Affects Your Skin
The colder months can strip away your skin’s natural oils, leading to dryness, flakiness, or increased sensitivity. Indoor heating, wind, and low humidity levels can weaken your skin barrier and make it harder to keep skin hydrated. Even acne-prone skin can experience irritation or breakouts due to dehydration and clogged pores. These seasonal changes are a good reminder to update your skincare routine and choose hydrating, barrier-repairing products that help maintain overall skin health and protect against damage.
Skin Care Routine Adjustments To Consider
Step 1: Switch to a More Hydrating Cleanser
Fall is the time to replace harsh foaming cleansers with a gentle cleanser that cleans without stripping the skin. A creamy cleanser is especially beneficial for sensitive or dry skin, as it helps reduce tightness and supports maintaining healthy moisture levels. For oily or acne-prone skin, a mild formula can help unclog pores and keep your skin texture smooth.
Step 2: Replenish Moisture With Richer Formulas
As temperatures drop, your skin needs more hydration to stay soft and resilient. Lightweight summer lotions may not provide enough moisture during the colder months. Switch to richer moisturizers designed to deeply hydrate and support overall skin health.
For combination skin, choose a balanced formula that delivers hydration without excess oil. Applying your moisturizer after cleansing, while your skin is still slightly damp, helps seal in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated overnight.
Step 3: Boost Repair and Renewal With Targeted Serums
After summer sun exposure, your skin may need extra support to recover from dark spots, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Products like ZO® Daily Power Defense or Revision C+ Correcting Complex 30% promote cellular renewal and repair, helping to brighten the complexion and improve elasticity. These skincare products also protect against free radical damage, maintaining happy skin that glows through fall and beyond.
Step 4: Don’t Ditch SPF
Even though the sun feels less intense, sun protection remains crucial in fall and winter. UVA rays can still cause premature aging, dark spots, and skin cancer. Use a daily sunscreen that offers lightweight hydration and oil-free protection. Applying SPF is one of the most important daily defenses for maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin.
When to Update Your Professional Treatments
Fall is an ideal time to schedule treatments that target specific skin concerns like acne, aging, or dark spots. Procedures such as microneedling or chemical peels help remove damaged surface layers and encourage new collagen production, enhancing your skin texture and radiance. These treatments pair beautifully with your updated skincare routine, helping your skin care products absorb more effectively while restoring a glowing skin tone.
Your Personalized Fall Skincare Consultation
Every skin type responds differently to seasonal changes, so finding the right products and routine for your specific concerns is key. At Accent On You, our team can help you create a fall skincare plan that works with your lifestyle, whether you want to refine your morning routine, treat dark circles with an eye cream, or maintain that post-summer glow with new products designed for your skin concerns. Schedule your personalized consultation to discover how to maintain radiant skin all year long.
