Last week I shared my general skin care routine at age 43, and this week I’m going to talk about my fall skin care routine and the most important changes I’m making as the weather starts to cool down.
The weather begins to cool down. God, I made fall seem so romantic. Who are you kidding? Just under three months of unrelenting humidity and depressing sub-optimal temperatures. I’m not a big fan of fall. I know we all want to spend a breezy day ripping through leaves and putting on scarves, but the truth is, how many times does this actually happen?
I can tell you this because when I’m not walking my dog, I’m watching the front move in front of the large windows of my house on top of a hill. Perfect Features Autumn days make up about 10% of the season. The other 90% consists of cold drizzle, flat gray skies, stupidly named storms, and unseasonably warm weather/wettest October on record/everyone arguing relentlessly about whether the frost came too soon. It has been.
Anyway. Would you like to change your skin care according to the season? No, it’s not. Of course, if it’s summer and you’re going to be doing loads outside, you should absolutely step up your SPF application, but apart from that, if your routine is working perfectly, there’s no need to mess it up. But if your skin is like mine, you may find yourself completely losing your plans as soon as summer ends. It’s drier, more irritated, tighter as a drum, and weirdly breaks out even though it’s drier rather than oilier…
If this is you (I couldn’t find a suitable photo for this post, so I have to point out that you don’t look dry and irritated in the photo above, soz), here are some There is an easy (and relatively cheap) way to do this. You can tweak your skin care routine to reduce skin irritation.
Stay away from strong active ingredients for a while. Powerful retinoids, powerful antioxidants, and glycolic acid peels are so powerful that you’ll need to point a fan at your face to keep your skin from spontaneously combusting. Stay away from them for a week or so to let your skin flatten out. . (So in the last example, the fan thing, my advice is just don’t do it. There are some insane steps out there that could have been taken, but how could that happen? It sounds obvious, but switch out your skin care products for more nutritious, weightier versions of the gel or liquid cleansers you usually lather up and rinse off. If you’re using one, it’s best to start with a cleanser, and if your skin feels tight or peeling, switch to a balm or cream cleanser right away. I don’t like feeling squeaky.It seems counterintuitive that I have to remove all the oil and then replace it all with the following products. Balm, £10.75 here*, ELF Cleansing Balm, £11 here*, Superfacialist Rosehip Cream Cleanser, £6 here*, and if you want to cure an overly sensitive, shell-like face, I’ve got a really soothing beauty underneath almost everything. I like to layer serums, and Aveeno Triple Oat Serum (here £15*) is one of my most used serums by far, although I have a number of soothing soothing serums. , this is the one I keep coming back to for some reason. I think it’s because of the immediateness of the soothing effect. I also use this on the scaly areas on my shins that get really itchy. But there are so many hyaluronic acid serums on the market, but hot water is one of the only things that will actually stop you from scratching. There are few things that feel as magically hydrating as a dried rose bud that expands when you put it in. This is one of the few that helps repair and strengthen the skin barrier. Look for a moisturizer that actively works on your skin and you’ll notice a noticeable difference against dryness and sensitivity. I say this from experience. Don’t be tempted to. Now is the time for creams that look medicinal, earthy and non-seductive. CeraVe specializes in ‘barrier repair’ and the entire brand is built around a formula of ceramides. Almost all of the company’s moisturizers work instantly, but a special mention must be made of the Advanced Repair Ointment (here*, £9), which was previously only available in the US. Let’s be honest, it’s pretty disgusting when it gets on your face, but nothing heals extremely dry spots or accidentally sunburned areas faster than this tube of lard. You can also try La Roche-Posay Tolerane Cream (£23* here), which has been a favorite of mine for years. If you want to get serious, you can also try Murad’s Intense Recovery Cream (here) £78*. It’s more like an ointment that you might apply to severe skin damage, but it can quickly revive extremely dry skin. Heck, this post was supposed to be short and sweet! Why can’t I write sentences in bullet points like a normal person? Last tip. The sunburn gradually fades. Hey, don’t be scared. They are rarely wrong, and even if they are, all you have to endure is a day or so of looking like a full weapon. No big deal. But seriously, mixing a few drops into your face cream every other day or so to gradually tan will do wonders for your soul and confidence in the beauty department. It gives off a slight golden glow, so when you wake up in the morning, you’ll wonder if you really slept with your makeup on. It looks better too. healthier. I’m not the kind of person who reads pamphlets about the dangers of smoking. I highly recommend almost any gradual tanning drop. Because they all do vaguely the same thing. But as an affordable way to wade into this particular minefield of potential error, Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops cost £7.33. here*. It comes in different shades so see which one suits you and start by mixing a minimum of a few drops into your face cream. Make sure to apply the mixture directly to your hairline, a little further down your neck. But be honest, don’t let that scare you. If you start with a light touch, the effect is actually very subtle.
right. Well, I hope it’s helpful to some of you during this time of climate change. And when you start cranking up the central heating and it gets bitterly cold outside, all you need to do is add some moisture and rich texture to your routine. I’ll probably explain it in another article when the time comes. thing.
