Essential Autumn skincare tips | Increase your hydration

Follow my Autumn skincare tips to ensure your skin stays hydrated during the colder months

As the seasons change, the weather starts to get cooler and this can have an adverse effect on our skin. Whilst it’s important to always maintain a good skincare routine, with the varying in temperature you should take care to keep your skin moisturised and hydrated in the cooler months. Here’s some fantastic Autumn skincare tips that will have you embracing Autumn with joy.

Essential Autumn skincare tips – Keep your skin protected all year long

Think you need to put that suntan lotion away the moment the skies turn grey? Think again as UVB rays can affect you all year around- even on a dark gloomy day. Whilst it’s unlikely you’ll burn, the UVB rays can penetrate the skin leading to premature aging (the fine lines and wrinkles we all love). You can prevent this by using a SPF 30 all year round. Why not give bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 a go when you head out.

Avoid that dry cracked feeling

You know when you head out in that biting cold wind and you feel like your face has frozen? This can lead to your skin feeling dry and sore. A facial spray can help to relieve tightness and leave your face feeling hydrated again. Estee Lauder Set and Refresh Perfecting makeup mist will help to hydrate and revive your skin whilst keeping your makeup looking fabulous.

Essential Autumn skincare tips – Don’t stop exfoliating

Whatever the weather your skin still sheds dead skin cells, and if left these can lead to blockages which of course causes spots. Make sure you keep a regular skin care routine and use exfoliation to keep your skin smooth and glowing. If you buy one with a gentle formula you can use it each day. Try Lancome Rose Sugar scrub – it’s formulated with acacia honey, rose water and sugar grains for gentle natural exfoliation.

Use a sheet mask

The Korean favourite – sheet masks are a fantastic way of infusing hydration into your skin. Opt for a plumping mask that contains collagen so your skin doesn’t lose its radiance in the colder months. Why not give Skin Republic Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen face sheet mask a try.

Turn down the heating

Whilst it’s so tempting to turn up the thermostat when it’s cold (I do it all the time) it can actually be very drying for your skin, especially when you’re coming in from the cold weather outside. If you can, try to wear your favourite cardigan or jumper and snuggle up for extra warmth.

Opt for a richer moisturiser

During the warmer months you only really need a light hydrating lotion to keep your skin moisturised. When it’s colder it’s much easier for your skin to dry out, buy a intensive moisturiser like Glamglow Moisture Trip Omega Rich moisturiser as it will help to increase the levels of hydration in your skin. That way even the strongest of winds won’t dry out your skin.

Take care of your lips

Lips are the first thing to get dry and chapped when the cold air hits them. Vaseline lip balm is a good cheap way of keeping them hydrated.

Try a hydration booster

Summer is full of sun, sea, salt and chlorine and that can lead to dull, dry skin once the Summer season is over. Give your skin a little booster by incorporating a hydration booster in your Autumn skincare routine. Why not give e.l.f Booster Drops Hydration a go.

I hope this helps you get some ideas on the sort of things you need to include in your Autumn skincare routine. If you loved the post please give it a share on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook so they can learn some essential Autumn skincare tips.