Get your beauty routine from summer to fall in 5 steps

Well … We wouldn’t want to go any further, but with the temperatures it’s doing right now, it seems that autumn has arrived. And if you need a change in our dressing room, our beauty routine also requires it some small changes history not to leave the skin prey to the cold, the wind, all this, all this.

Opt for a richer moisturizer

In the summer it gets sweaty and hot, so the last thing you want (unless you have dry skin) is to use a thick and very nourishing cream formula (a light formula is more than enough to do the job) . When autumn comes, though, the hydrolipid barrier faces many attacks which can damage it. Wind, cold, sudden changes in temperature are all elements which make the skin fragile.

To counter this phenomenon, there is only one solution: hydration ! “You dress in layers when it’s colder; you should also hydrate “explains Dr. Shari Marchbein, a dermatologist at UK charm. And she is right! Because the key to a routine that works is above all to hydrate properly.

But which ingredient is it advisable to turn to first?

Well, of course there is hyaluronic acidable to hold 1000 times its weight in water (which is also a must for all skin types). But if we are to believe Dr. Shari Marchbein’s words, we must also choose a moisturizer rich in ceramides. “When the skin is free of ceramides, the barrier is compromised, causing dryness and irritation”she says.

What are ceramides?

Ceramides are lipids naturally present in the skin : According to the Paula’s Choice website, they can be counted more than 50% in its composition.

“So it’s no wonder they play such an important role in protecting her from external aggression and making her look younger. “

Do you have oily skin by nature? Rest assured ! Ceramides, whether of plant or synthetic origin, they are very well tolerated by all skin types. You can then turn to them without fear that the lipids will add a layer of fat to your skin, which is already plagued by the overproduction of sebum.

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Count on care oils

Care oils will be used to maintain the hydration of the skin tissuesproviding a true skin care function.

Light and penetrating for oily skin, denser for normal or dry skin … They apply at the end of the routine by shots of light. And even if at first they can be a little scary given their oily appearance, their usefulness and their virtues on the skin make them very quickly appreciated by everyone.

Don’t like vegetable oils? Note that it is also possible to replace them of petroleum jelly (petroleum, then mineral oil) at the end of the routine. Although the latter it has no healing propertiesshe is very occlusive and therefore limits the loss of water. Do you have normal, dry or dehydrated skin? This method of spank and for you! Rather mixed with oily? Go your own way.

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Limit exfoliation

Exfoliation is important ! But with the arrival of negative temperatures, the skin does not need to come and remove its dead cells as regularly as in the summer (when it tends to become thicker and less sebum).

How come ? First of all because she sweats less than during the summer season, but also because she it is already weakened by cold, wind and pollution… The right pace: one exfoliation per week for normal to dry skin and up to two for oily skin.

Obviously we are not talking about mechanical exfoliation, which is often too abrasive for the skin, but chemical exfoliationwhich allows you to do that detach dead cells without having to scratch the skin barrier by rubbing the grains too much! A small revolution in the beauty routine.

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Stretch your routine better to maximize its effects

Some time ago, an American dermatologist, Whitney Bowe, posted on her TikTok account a method called the Leather on a bicycle. The latter is composed of balance the application of active resurfacing such as retinol and regenerating to create an effective routine spread over 4 days. It would allow both to obtain a clean, plump and radiant skin without an aggressive effect. Its effects would already be visible from the eighth evening. To adopt it, just follow these steps:

• 1st night (treatment) : make-up remover / skin cleansing + chemical exfoliation o gentle peeling + hydration

• 2nd night (treatment) : make-up remover / skin cleansing + retinol or bakuchiolo (depending on your preferences and tolerance) + hydration

• 3rd night (recovery) : make-up remover / skin cleansing + hyaluronic acid + hydration

• 4th night (recovery) : make-up remover / skin cleansing + hyaluronic acid + hydration

Next ? Well, all you have to do is start the routine all over again …

Invest in an air humidifier

The air humidifier it is not a necessary purchase, I know, you know, in short, we all know. And putting a bowl or two of water on the floor near the radiators can do the trick. But it could turn out a real bonus in your beauty routine Autumn and also winter.

Why do we love it? It’s simple: when it’s cold, the heaters are on, which makes the air drier. And while it’s true that we feel a lot better when we’re not shivering under a blanket, our skin isn’t in top shape. The air is dry, water evaporates from the skin leaving her dehydrated, arid. An uncomfortable situation that can lead to some problems such as the premature appearance of fine lines, pimples and a feeling of discomfort.

To avoid this, the air humidifier is ideal. By doing its job, it prevents the skin from dehydrating and thus losing its natural elasticity. Not as stupid as a purchase, after all. Although, once again, we can do without it. Remember the trick of water bowls that help too!

Cover image credits: Unsplash – @Toro Tseleng.