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It’s time to change your skincare routine

Fall is the perfect time to renew your skin. It offers a break between the harsh summer sun and the chilly, drying air of winter. Need some ideas? Here are some of our favorite suggestions for giving your fall beauty a makeover.

Start the season with an all-over exfoliating treatment. Buff your face and body with abrasives to remove dead skin cells and prep your skin to absorb moisturizers. Continuing to exfoliate once or twice a week will improve skin turnover and help release toxins naturally.

Luxuriate in a rich, essential oil bath. Make your bathing ritual more indulgent by adding a few drops of essential oil into the bathwater. Jojoba or almond oil are especially good at hydrating your skin and creating a barrier that keeps in moisture. Add even more moisture by using cream-based bath cleansers.

Switch to a milder cleanser. Antibacterial soaps, and toners with alcohol can strip natural oils from the skin, so store those for warmer weather when your skin might be a little oilier. Instead, choose mild, fragrance-free soaps and alcohol-free toners. Lock in even more moisture by patting your face dry rather than rubbing.

Use a heavier moisturizer. Trade in your lightweight summer formula for a thick cream, and apply at least twice a day. Consider a paraffin treatment once a month for especially dry body parts.

Switch to a moisturizer with sunscreen. It’s easier to forget your sunscreen on these brisk, overcast fall days, so now is the time to switch to a product that meets two fall beauty needs. You still need a minimum of SPF 15 even when the sun isn’t as bright.

Apply a hydrating face mask once or twice weekly. Choose a deep moisturizing mask if you have dry skin. If you’re skin tends to be oily use a clay-based mask to tighten and reduce pores without dryness.

Keep your lips glossy with wax-based lip balm. In especially dry weather it can be tempting to lick your lips for extra moisture, but that will only dry them out more. Instead, liberally apply wax-based lip balm which has extra staying power.

Use your blow dryer’s coolest setting. Your scalp needs pampering too. Over-drying on higher heat settings may lead to embarrassing dandruff.

Cover your hands. Hands show signs of aging faster, and protecting them from the elements by wearing gloves earlier in the season can keep them looking young. To keep your hands touchably soft, remember to always apply hand cream after you wash them.

Keep hydrating from the inside. Not a change, but a reminder to keep up the good habits established during the hotter months. Drinking plenty of water is crucial to your skin’s health. It’s perfectly fine to get your fluids from cold-weather staples such as a hot cup of tea.

Each season brings its own skincare challenges. Making a few changes in your routine can help keep your skin looking younger, smoother and healthier all year long.