5 Transitional Skincare Tips For Fall
And here we are, into October and gearing up for the cooler, dryer months ahead. I just love this time of year, it's so short lived but also incredibly beautiful and reflective. The cooler mornings turned into warm days and back to cooler nights can be a hard adjustment on our skin and it’s this time of year that we should go back and look at our skincare products and decide on what stays and what can be put aside for now. Sharing 5 Transitional Skincare Tips for Fall Below!
Look for products that are hydrating, protecting and filled with phytonutrients. What are phytonutrients? Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plant foods such as vegetables, fruit, whole grain products and legumes. These plant compounds have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to promote good health. Still not sure? I like to think, the more colour the better - so look for colourful products! Kind of like eating fruits and vegetables that resemble the rainbow.
Look for organic, cold pressed oils in your facial oils such as avocado, hemp, pumpkin, rosehip, sea buckthorn, evening primrose, irish sea moss! To name a few.
Try switching out your cleanser to a milky base or even oil cleanser (which I use all year long).
A must is a facial mist (all year really!) as they are great for every season. I love using my Rose Bulgarian hydrosol this time of year as it reminds me of what once was, like the death and rebirth of our plant ecosystem.
My last and final tip which is an absolute must when it comes to transitioning my skincare products has to be going from a moisturizer (water based) to a face balm (oil/wax/butter based). The wonderful thing about a facial balm is that it has many ways to use it. You can simply add water and warm it up in your hand, creating a “raw” cream. You can use it as an eye balm if you're finding your eye area to be more crepey and dry. On your lips and even for a face massage before your gua sha ritual! I highly recommend incorporating one of these three into your facial rituals.
Great tips - now where do I get all these things? I got you covered. Click through below to purchase the products below to ensure you have glowing skin all Fall long!
Huna: Skin Nutrition Balm - made with organic Mango Butter, Pomegranate, Avocado, Carrot, Broccoli and Chia Seed. A multi-purpose deeply moisturizing & protecting skin treatment balm that could also be used as a night treatment.
Apoterra: Night Regenerative Balm - day or night, this vitamin-c-rich balm provides a potent treatment to target fine lines and hyperpigmentation—all while inciting the ultimate glow. Its thick, creamy blend of organic plant butters & oils sink deeply into skin to help retain much-needed hydration.
Province Apothecary: Protecting + Restoring face balm - a concentrated blend of antioxidant-rich oils and organic beeswax that hydrates and softens even the driest skin for a healthy glow. This unscented moisturizing balm melts into the skin to protect it from the elements and alleviates chapping, cracking, and roughness due to extreme dryness.
The transitional seasons, especially the autumn season are a time to take a step back, slow things down and nourish yourself inside and out. Think stews, soups and curries! Those warming spices blended in with your herbal teas, who doesn’t love a delicious chai tea latte this time of year! Herbs such as nettle, oatstraw, cleavers and lemon balm have been my go to right now. You can even add in a bit of ginger and honey to help ease a sore throat.
With love,
Woodside xx