... does that mean you have to keep using that SPF you've been loving all summer? Yes, yes it does, because healthy skin needs sun protection all year round!
If you've spent the summer in the UK, you've probably been exposed to some strong sunshine and been blessed with lots of time outdoors. Now Autumn has arrived, it's time to start transitioning your skin into a new routine!
Here's a few tips and hero products we know you'll love this Autumn.
Colder weather, wetter weather, cooler temperatures and low humidity levels result in dry air that draws moisture away from the skin. Harsh winter winds and dry indoor heat can make the problem worse and lead to cracked and even bleeding skin. Skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis may also flare up during these cold, dry months.
Maybe keeping your skin healthier & hydrated can be another reason to keep those pricey heaters switched off for one more day.
Dermalogica's Circular Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid will be your new skincare favourite thanks to it's hydrating & replenishing properties.
When your skin is hydrated, its firmer, more radiant and can easily absorb more beneficial properties of the next product you use on it.
In more wintery weather your skin can become super dry, flaky and easily irritated, by using a serum that adds hydration as well as locking it inside the skins layers - you'll reap those benefits even in the harshest of conditions!
Tip: Look out of Hyaluronic Acid in serums - this special ingredient provides the ultimate hydration hit, x1000 times stronger than a water molecule.
Keep using SPF daily to keep your skin protected...
We love this Ultrasun Face SPF30
A daily moisturiser & sunscreen protection rolled into one product!
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Not a fan of chemical sunscreens, try this one: Ultrasun Mineral Face Sun Protection SPF50
Did you know? Mineral sunscreens are physical blockers, which deflect the rays away from the skin opposed to chemical options, which absorb UV rays.
It's simply down to personal preference!
Reminder: Still using that bottle of sunscreen from last year? Double check it's in date! If there's no date, if you think it's been over 1 year, most likely it's not going to be as effective at protecting your skin! If so, bin it!
All Ultrasun products that contain SPF have an expiration of 2 years!
There's nothing you want more when you've spent the day outside in the Autumn than a cosy, relaxing shower or bath.
Now we don't want to stop you from enjoying that blissful moment, butjust to say that taking long, hot baths could just be the thing that tips your skin into an outbreak.
Hot water can strip your skin of the important oils in needs to keep your inner layers of skin protected. As well as keeping the water in your epidermis safe!
To save you time in the shower, try out a Spongelle body buffer. Infused with nourishing, hydrating gel this gentle exfoliating buffer will be a luxurious treat for your skin!
This is our favourite for this time of the year: Spongelle Private Reserve Body Buffer Collection - Autumn Bloom
As well as using plenty of hand sanitiser over the past year, your skin can be dry when the colder weather hits. Sore knuckles, itchy flaky fingertips and nail cuticles you just want to pick off!
Keep your hands moisturised with these, plus a gorgeous hand cream makes a lovely, purposeful gift for this time of the year!
Tip: Keep a handbag sized hand cream inside a pair of glowes, as a gentle reminder to apply before putting them on.
Frequent sun exposure in the summer can also worsen sore, chapped lips. Another common cause of chapped lips is habitual licking. Saliva from the tongue can further strip the lips of moisture, causing more dryness.
...after all we all know that licking your lips to stop them from chapping will never suffices!
Here's 3 Lip balm's we love:
Frei ol Skincare HYDROLIPID Lip Balm
The cold weather is set to be with us a while longer. Sorry for you sun lovers, but it’s true! Colder weather means changes to your wardrobe, and probably your makeup… but maybe you should consider changing your skincare routine too! Especially if you have dehydrated and combination skin.
The seasons are changing. Should you be changing your face care for the seasons? We ask two Dermalogica therapists for their advice.
Lots of us are creatures of habit. So often, we find products we like and our skin likes so we stick to them. Whilst that is great, sometimes we might need to change things up a bit in response to the weather around us.
