Autumn Skincare Tips

 There’s a lot to get excited about for the autumn season, but as we transition into the new season and the weather changes, the way our skin reacts to the new temperatures changes too. In summer we need a SPF and moisturizer to hydrate our skin on warmer days. But as the temperature drops and the colder months are coming our skin might feel drier , dull and more sensitive. When skin starts losing moisture, the barrier can get disrupted, causing increased sensitivity, dryness, and sometimes irritation.

 Here are Luann’s top tips with adjustments you should consider as we head in Autumn and the cooler months:

HOME CARE

1.  INVEST IN A GOOD MOISTURIZER

   We need to protect our skin’s barrier against extreme temperature changes e.g. cold temperatures outside and warmer temperatures inside our homes and offices with central heating.

   My recommendation: Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance (contact me for stock availability direct)

   (Ultra-nourishing moisturiser restores lipid balance to dry, depleted skin for optimal barrier performance. BioReplenish Complex delivers a proven combination of key barrier lipids to help enhance the skin's natural resilience and support barrier recovery. A prebiotic Chlorella Algae complex helps rebalance the skin's natural microbiome for healthy-looking skin. Hyaluronic Acid, combined with Echinacea, Centella Asiatica and Aloe Vera, locks in hydration to help enhance the skin's moisture content and reduce the appearance of fine lines.)
   

2. EXFOLIATE DAILY

   As your skin becomes dryer during the colder months it needs some extra help to get rid of dead dry skin cells. Your skin will be prepared to absorbed products more deeper and easily, and feel softer. 

   My recommendation: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

   (Achieve brighter, smoother skin every day with this iconic exfoliating powder. Rice-based powder activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes to polish skin to perfection. A Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid from Rice Bran, White Tea and Licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin helps calm skin. Gentle enough for daily use.)
   

   or Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant

   (Resurfacing, anti-pollution powder exfoliant. This highly-active resurfacer delivers your smoothest skin ever, and helps fight environmental triggers known to accelerate skin ageing. The advanced powder formula activates upon contact with water, releasing powerful enzymes, skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acids and anti-pollution technology. Activated Binchotan Charcoal purifies the skin, helping to adsorb environmental toxins from deep within the pores, while Niacinamide, Red Algae and Tara Fruit Extract help guard against the damaging effects of pollution.)
   

3. ADD VITAMIN C

   My top concern in the clinic over the cooler months is dullness. Vitamin C is a super antioxidant that can brighten your skin, help address pigmentation and boost the skin’s natural defense against free

   radical damage.
   

   My recommendation:

   • Dermalogica BIOLUMIN C moisurizer (Daily brightening gel moisturizer provides weightless hydration and gives skin a radiance boost for healthy-looking skin.)

   • Dermalogica BIOLUMIN C serum (High-performance serum enhances skin’s natural defence system to brighten, firm and help dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles)

   • Dermalogica BIOLUMIN C eye serum (Supercharged Vitamin C eye serum outsmarts visible premature skin ageing caused by daily eye movements and environmental stress.)

4. CONSIDER A HUMIDIFIER

   Along with your regular skincare regimen, consider investing in a humidifier during the cooler months to boost hydration at home. Humidifiers add moisture to the air and your skin constantly interfaces with the air. The more moisture in the air, the more moisture there is to share with your skin :-)

My recommendation: LEVOIT Smart WiFi Humidifiers

CLINIC TREATMENTS

 I offer bespoke CLINIC treatment plans for clients and here are the top 3 treatments for BRIGHTER LOOKING SKIN.

• PRO POWER PEEL 60

  • Want to experience a truly transformative treatment? This effective and customised 60-minute treatment combines our Pro Power Peel 30 treatment benefits with additional advanced techniques and technologies.

• PRO BRIGHT 30 

  • Dermalogica's new ProBright treatment is a high-intensity, three-step treatment which addresses pigmentation challenges and boosts absorption of Vitamin C for brighter, smoother skin.

• MICRONEEDLING

  • Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin. The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores.

My last tip for autumn is practice more self care. Take time to read a good book, take walks in nature and admire how the changing seasons reflect in our surroundings, cook some slow-cooked nourishing meals and appreciate your loved ones.