Oh, Autumn!

Time for changing leaves, warmer clothes, and a crisp chill in the air. But as soon as the temperature drops, our skin lets us know all about it. Suddenly we need to know how to prevent dry skin and seasonal breakouts, so we can enjoy the cosy charm of Autumn. But with a few new product recommendations and some tweaks to your skincare routine, you can keep your skin feeling healthy and happy as the leaves fall and the colder months approach us.

Here are our top Autumn skincare tips and must-haves to help transition your skincare routine, help repair Summer skin and keep it protected from the colder weather.

Switch to a more moisturising cleanser

As temperatures plummet, humidity levels do too, and our skin loses moisture to the dry air around us. Make the first move and outsmart moisture-loss by swapping your light cleanser for something a little more hydrating. Dr. LEVY Switzerland’s innovative, multi-action 3Deep Cell Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser provides gentle cleansing, intensive micro-resurfacing and acts as a skin-renewing ‘Fast-Mask’ to ‘re-boot’ lacklustre complexions. With glycolic and lactic acids to dissolve the glue that sticks dead cells (and grime, pollutants and bacteria) to the skin’s surface, alongside organic rice extracts to physically polish, this instantly refines and brightens while kick-starting renewal to promote that enviable, fresh-faced radiance.

Pick an Autumn skincare booster

We may still be dreaming of those balmy summer days, but all that sun, chlorine, and salt can lead to dehydrated skin come autumn. Time for some serious dry skin remedies. Try adding a booster. Think of it as an additional skincare step to help support your skin during the changing seasons. Try Oio Lab’s Aquasphere Multi-Dimensional Hydrating Facial Serum – with five forms of hyaluronic acid compounds, two hyaluronic acid and elastin precursors and active plant substances. The gel-serum ‘fills-in’ the skin’s structure, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, stimulates natural production of hyaluronic acid, and prevents water loss – by forming an invisible, protective film on the skin. Tamarind seed polysaccharides and algae extracts enhance the moisturizing, regenerating, and plumping effects.

Don’t forget about the rest of your skin

It’s not just our face that needs moisturising, so does our body. As our skin is the body’s largest organ it works as a barrier that protects you from the outside world, and so incorporating a nourishing treat into your daily routine helps to ensure that skin stays as healthy and hydrated as it should be. With darker nights and colder mornings, it can be a little difficult to remember those warmer Summer months, however Guava & Gold’s Coco & Cherimoya Body Lotion promises to transport your mind to a blissful location of sun, sea and relaxation. This rich and soothing body lotion is easily absorbed for well-hydrated, silky smooth and conditioned skin and is enhanced with grapeseed, avocado oils and shea butter to really lock in moisture to your skin. It also has SPF15, which provides a light sun protection throughout the day which is something that our skin needs all year long – even in colder months!

Don’t panic if you breakout

Changes in weather (humidity levels and changes in temperate) can sometimes cause our skin to get upset. If that blemish keeps popping up, don’t panic! Give your skin an Autumn face treat with the ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads – an invigorating acne treatment prevention solution designed to be used with a complementary acne treatment program. The oil control pads remove oil, normalize pore size, help smooth skin’s surface, and reduce irritation. It only happens that mega-beauty, Rosie Huntington-Whitely uses them every morning!

Savvy up your travel skincare

Dashing off on an Autumn holiday somewhere lovely? Take a moment to think about the how changing temperatures, colder climates, and hard water might impact your skin when you travel. City break? Don’t forget your SPF (yes, even though it’s autumn!) with the brand new ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Powder SPF 30 – available in a light, medium and dark shade. Travelling somewhere snowy? Dehydrated skin can increase when you are in colder climates so plan how to prevent dry skin woes by packing more hydrating products. Limited luggage? Why not bring with you the brand new Dr.LEVY Switzerland Stem Cell Miracle Reboot Cure – allowing you to bring the full skincare range with you in travel-friendly sizes (all for less than £100).

So, there you have it, our Autumn skincare tips to help repair post-summer skin, and ensure skin feels calm, hydrated and ready for whatever the rest of 2020 has in store (all good things we hope).