Beauty treatments to add to our routine this fall/winter for healthier skin

With the arrival of autumn and its sudden changes in weather (cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon, suddenly it rains, etc.), the skin is visibly affected, it dries up and lose vitality. In fact, they recommend from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology that it is useful in both autumn and winter to take care of the skin even more than during the warm seasons. We should pay more attention to nutrition, counter oxidation with Vitamin C or put special emphasis on moisturizing the skin of the face.

In this sense, certain assets such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid or retinoids have all recently become a ‘must’ for skin care and especially the face. Why? Simple, they are some of the most important ingredients to treat our skin in the fall/winter. Vitamin C, for example, is one of the most powerful antioxidants to neutralize free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the skin. and cause premature aging. In addition, it is essential for the production of collagen in skin cells, which maintains the structure of the skin and delays the signs of aging. Of course, we must understand that a single ingredient will not provide optimal results, but rather consists of balancing our care routine with these ingredients, along with other chemical or physical treatments.. An example? The to peel chemical, exfoliating treatments or depigmenting routines. Ideal treatments to rectify the circumstances of summer origin and which complement each other perfectly together with our products from skin care diaries.

To learn more about them all, we’ll discuss some of the most requested and best-rated beauty treatments within the ‘beauty guild’ below. Routines that are based on the needs of the skin and that, with care and patience, can yield great results. In addition, to explain each of them in more detail, we have the help of several experts in the field who will surely answer all your questions. Want to learn more about the most advanced beauty treatments to include in your fall routine? Keep reading.

“We reserve treatments for the colder season with deeper peels that can reach the dermis, which is the deepest layer of the skin; and more powerful lasers that we run throughout the face to achieve a more even tone and rejuvenation, such as fractional co2 laser and intense pulsed light.” explains Dr. Gema Pérez Sevilla, maxillofacial surgeon and expert in aesthetic medicine for the face.

These new generation techniques not only provide excellent results, allow a slowdown in the aging process and from the fall of the tissues from the moment of completion, as well as a strengthening of the skin barrier and a more uniform and clean complexion. “Peeling has multiple benefits: it smooths the texture of the skin, improves tone, promotes absorption of subsequent treatments and prevents acne on oily skin.” phrase Rosa Roselló, program director at Druni.

After summer, excessive sweating from high temperatures, humidity and temperature changes due to air conditioning promotes the build-up of dead cells and as a result gives a dull tone to the skin, clogging the pores. “To correct the dull complexion and inject that radiant aspect that it needs, I always recommend a treatment that does not understand age or skin type, that is, it is suitable for anyone who wants to restore that light of youth. It is Carbon Peel Flash whose star ingredient is Activated Goat of vegetable origin and which, together with DEKA’s Synchro QS4 platform, an innovative and state-of-the-art Q-switched dermatological laser, works in synergy to renew the skin and restore lost luminosity. in the fall to renew and revitalize the complexion.” explains Dr. Gema Perez from Sevilla.

Another major problem of the fall is spots. Do you know why they arise? As explained by Anna Fuster, skin care coach with a master’s degree in dermpharmacy and cosmetic formulation, and Yaiza Bouzas, director of training at Two Poles, “The spots on the skin are a pigmentation, a process that depends on the synthesis and distribution of the pigment called melanin, which is synthesized by melanocytes, the cell in the deepest parts of the skin. This process is called melanogenesis .” To combat them, the Two Poles team proposes a 360º approach that attacks the stain in all its aspects. From the synthesis of melanin, through oxidation, its transfer when the cell moves from the deepest part to the superficial layers of the skin where the mars appears and in the accumulation, where the spot is seen, it is combated with cellular renewers.

“It’s important to look for global assets and products that attack these processes to get a good result.” They declare from the signature. To inhibit the production of melanin, we have to look for active ingredients such as azelaic acid, arbutin, resorcinol, kojic acid and licorice extract in our products. Likewise, to prevent the oxidation of melanin, which is the cause, we must attack with antioxidants such as vitamin C, pycnogenol or niacinamide.

Have you ever felt that your skin looks duller? No light or shine? The truth is that it is one of the most common ailments of fall. As Rosa Roselló tells us, “The face can become dull due to a variety of factors, including ultraviolet rays striking, so including a vitamin C mask once a week will multiply the luminosity of the complexion.”

Of course, we have to review those moisturizers that contain plus active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, as confirmed by Roselló, “In the fall, the skin also needs a boost of hydration, so moisturizers rich in hyaluronic acid are an excellent option.”

Fall is a great time to start gradually introducing retinoids, because? Science has shown that they are the most effective active ingredients for treating wrinkles, blemishes and even acne. The best known are retinoic acid and retinol. But there are other derivatives of vitamin A, such as retinol (or retinaldehyde), which are increasingly being used due to their better tolerance and stability.

“Retinoids provide intensive anti-aging action, improve wrinkles and expression lines, as well as skin elasticity and hydration, by preventing transepidermal water loss. In addition, they have an antioxidant effect and accelerate cell regeneration, as well as collagen production. They aid in treating hyperpigmentation problems and their antibacterial activity makes them a good ally to treat acne.” explains Belén Acero, owner of Avenida América Pharmacy and specialist in dermocosmetics and nutrition.

Of course we should add that retinoids are light sensitive so broad spectrum sun protection should be applied daily and retinol at night so it is a very good time to include it in the routine. And for sensitive skin that can’t stand the power of a conventional retinol? “For the most sensitive and reactive skin, bakuchiol is the natural alternative to retinol, which is non-irritating.” Steel judgment.