Healthy Skin

Top 5 Fall Essentials to Keep Your Skin Healthy, Glowing, and Moisturized

The leaves are starting to turn. Your thoughts might be turning to sweaters, apple cider, and spending those cool nights snuggled up with your loved one by a cozy fire. As your mind transitions from days at the beach to nights carving pumpkins, don’t forget your skin.

As the seasons change, your body goes through changes as well. Your skin needs to adjust from the heat of the summer to the coolness of fall, with cold winter days just around the corner. In order to keep your skin healthy, glowing, and moisturized, there are five essential elements you need to keep in mind.

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     Off with the old- all of the sweat and sunscreen your skin endured during the summer can leave an oily build up that has clogged your pores. A deep cleansing facial will help make sure that the remnants of summer are washed away.

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     Scrub away dead skin- an exfoliate will scrub away all of the dead skin cells to give your skin that natural glow. It will also make sure that your skin won’t look dry and dehydrated after being exposed to the heat of the summer sun.

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     Nourish the skin- People are told to keep hydrated in the summer, because the heat of the sun makes you sweat. What is often neglected is keeping skin hydrated in the fall and winter. If you live up north where the season temperatures change drastically, you will be going from the cold of the outdoors to the warmth of a house or car. These changes in temperature can dehydrate your skin. Drink plenty of water, and don’t neglect your vitamin C and antioxidants.

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     Sunscreen still applies- UV rays are present 365 days a year. While you may not be spending days at the beach, you will still need to apply a light sunscreen to exposed skin and lips.

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      Don’t forget to moisturize- Transitioning between seasons can leave skin dry and dull. A daily moisturizer routine will help skin looking great during the fall. While many skin care professionals recommend a heavier moisturizer during the fall and winter months, a light moisturizer with the right ingredients will work just as well.

The Olive EssenceFacial Day Moisturizer is an example of a great moisturizer that doesn’t have to be heavy to work during the colder months. Olive oil is great for the skin, and has natural properties that nourish and protect the outer layers exposed to the elements. It will help protect your skin all day, until your nighttime skin routine can clean away the stress of the day.

Every season brings new skin care challenges. As the seasons change from winter to spring, spring to summer, summer to fall, and fall to winter it is important to use deep cleansing facials and exfoliates to scrub away the effects of the season. Applying a moisturizer year round will keep your skin healthy no matter what the season brings.