As temperature drops, days get shorter, and air gets drier, your skincare needs to shift too.

1️⃣  Hydration: How about herbal tea or warm lemon water between your Pumpkin Spice Lattes or hot toddies. Water hydrates the skin, increases the metabolic rate and flushes out toxins - a win-win-win.

2️⃣  Cleanser: Change from your gel or foaming cleanser to a lotion-based cleanser for further hydration and skin lubrication.

3️⃣  Exfoliation: Do away with dead skin cells while boosting hydration for skin to stand up to the elements. Change your gentle exfoliant to chemical-based ones. Swap out your sugar scrubs for formulas that contain acids, which break the bonds between dead skin cells and effectively melt them away.

4️⃣  Moisturizing: Protect against moisture loss by changing to something thicker so stay away from lotions and think about creams and emollients.

5️⃣ Face Mask Updates: Switch from water-based gel masks to creamier, more moisturizing oil-based masks to plump up dry skin. Remember, dry skin stimulates more sebum production, leading to pimples.

6️⃣  Humidifiers: Is your home or work environment super dry? Consider a humidifier - not just good for stuffy noses. Adding humidity to dry air helps prevent skin moisture from evaporating. Snag a cold air humidifier and replace the water daily to avoid bacteria and mold growth.

Questions? Book a complimentary consultation for your personalized skincare approach.
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Cindy Fehr RN(NP)