Our skin reacts differently to different weather conditions. As we’re transitioning from summer to autumn and winter, you will experience some changes in our skin.
Summer is loved by many with the bright sunny long days, but the harsh sun rays can take a serious toll on our skin. So autumn and winter should be spent remedying the harm the summer weather has caused to our skin.
During the autumn and winter season, the chilly dry weather can cause our skin to dry out due to lack of moisture in the air. If not treated soon enough, your skin will start to crack or grow flaky or even become red or irritated. To avoid this skin issue, we need to pay special attention to our skin during the autumn/winter months, especially if you have a dry season.
These simple steps will help keep your skin protected from the autumn and winter weather, and heal the damage caused by the summer.
- Gently exfoliate your skin
Do not underestimate the power of exfoliating, Exfoliation is a very important part of any skin care routine. It helps remove dead skin cells and leaves the face feeling and looking very smooth. I think one of the best parts about exfoliation is that it helps to prepare the skin to easily absorb the benefit from moisturizers or creams.
There are various exfoliators for different skin types so shop around for the best product for your skin. If you have a dry skin, opt for an oil-based scrub. It will help to gently exfoliate your skin and supply it with the needed moisture at the same time. At the moment, I use Clean and Clear Daily Facial Scrub to exfoliate but I have recently bought a No 7 scrub so look out for the review.
- Cleanse your skin
Start off by gently yet thoroughly cleansing your skin. For autumn, you skin care routine will involve more moisturizing to help keep your skin hydrated. Also ensure the moisture gets locked in so the skin doesn’t dry out. I use this fab face wash by Premae Skincare and it is the truth. It wipes every trance of makeup off.
- Moisturize
Moisturizers will help keep your skin hydrated, soft and supple. To boost your moisturizer level, go for creams or serums instead of lotions. They are thicker and this forms a more protective barrier on your skin. They will also help prevent your skin from losing water. I am currently loving my No 7 Beautiful Skin Overnight Radiance Boost for All Skin Type. It is the best serum I have ever used.
Apart from moisturizing the face, we also need to remember to moisturize our hands with a good hand cream to prevent cracked, dry and flaky hands. Hello soft hands for that gentle touch!
Another part of our body that will need some TLC are our lips. My lips get so dry during the autumn/winter season so I apply a non-petroleum-based lip balm for better results.
How do you take care of your skin in the autumn/winter months?
Your skin looks beautiful!! I try to keep good care of my skin, now I have the right products for my skin type its so much easier!
Thanks x
This was such a helpful post, your skin looks really good! I really like your blog, would love if you could check mine out!xx
Glad you found it helpful.
I’m so bad, I really don’t look after my skin at all but I know I should after reading these tips!
I hope the post motivates you Jenny.
I agree with all of these tips and also remember to still drink plenty of water x
Yea plenty of water x
Fab tips which must clearly work as your skin looks uh-mazing! SO important to look after the skin even more in the winter.
Thanks for sharing,
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x
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Thanks Leigh x
some great tips here! Some things I really need to start doing more of as well
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Thanks Georgina.
I’m all about lashings of moisturiser in this changeable and chilly season.
Yea you are right Claire.
I need to put more of an effort into my skincare during the winter x
Yea we all need to.
Couldn’t agree more about taking care of your skin during the colder months. It’s certainly when it is exposed to the much harsher elements!
Yea Jon.
My skin is so dry at the moment. I need to exfoliate more.
Ah nice Claire.
Very helpful tips here, I always make more of an effort with skincare in Autumn/Winter
Yea me too.
Great tips, I need to treat myself to a new face cream 🙂
Ah nice Claire.
Some great tips, my skin gets so itchy in the winter months, I have to moisturise it so often x
Moisturising regularly does help.
There are some really useful tips here. I’m hopeless at looking after my skin, especially in winter, but I do always remember to moisturise so that’s something I guess! x
Yea that is something Louise.
I’d recommend night oil in the winter months.
That sounds fab.
I do this daily whatever the weather and it works for me big time, such simple but effect tips.
Ah nice.
I’m glad you posted this as I haven’t exfoliated for a week now, opsy. Better do it tonight before bed.
Ah good you read this then, lol.
As a bloke, this skin care thing usually passes me by, but even I notice that the cold weather can make my face feel rotten. I’m going to start paying more attention to the stuff you mentioned. Thanks! 🙂
Ah cool. Thanks for reading.
I cleanse, tone, moisturise day and night whatever season is. I use a weekly face peel on my face rather than exfoliator.
Everything you have said is extremely important to do daily whatever products you use.
I use Elemis and Dermalogica products. I do like the sound of the primary wash though for removing make up. I don’t have a specific makeup remover sof I think I will give this 1 a try
Sounds like you have a fab skincare routine already.
I change my routine as the weather gets colder. Use more overnight masks which I find really helps.
Ah that sounds nice Sarah.
You have such gorgeous skin! Mine is so dry this time of year from the cold weather and the central heating!
Thank you x
I’ve noticed my skin is drying a bit, but never skip these steps so it helps me a lot 🙂 unfortunately I’ve also found out I’m allergic to an ingredient that seems to be in most skincare products so have to get rid of a lot of items including my exfoliator and few other items….sorry for babbling. Great post as per!
Oh wow sorry to hear that. I hope you find the right products too.
My skin gets really dry this time of year so moisturising is vital
Yea same here.
My skin gets so bad in Winter. I really need to take better care of it. Absolutely great tips. x
Thanks Chloe x
Exfoliating is so so important. I recently tried a great new product too which smells so fab!
Yea it is Angela.
I don’t exfoliate as much as I should do, my skin is not great right now. It is a bit spotty, I need to stick to a better routine.
Exfoliating does help..Thanks for stopping by.