Another summer has come and gone. And as the leaves start to change, so should our skincare routines. Throughout the year, our skin texture often mimics the climate we’re surrounded by. In the summer, our bronzed complexions might feel greasy from the humidity. In the winter, our skin might be cracked and dry like the cold air.
As we welcome back the chilly weather, it’s time to swap our light summer products for more fall-friendly ones. Read up on these transitional fall skincare tips to maintain a clear, hydrated complexion that will withstand the hectic holiday season and beyond.
Use a gentle cleanser
Whatever season we’re in, it’s always essential to keep skin clean from makeup, dirt, and other impurities after a long day. But with the fall season, our skin becomes more sensitive and susceptible to flaky dryness, which is why we encourage you to swap out your rough, exfoliating cleanser for a gentle face cleanser.
Lather on the face lotion
In the summer, we often reach for light, airy lotions because our skin feels heavy, clogged, and greasy from the heat and humidity. In the fall and winter, however, lotion is used as armor to protect and hydrate our skin from cold, drying temperatures. We suggest using a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid because it attracts moisture from the environment for a hydration boost. Plus, it’s a natural anti-inflammatory that soothes sensitivity from the cold winter air.
Make time for masks and serums
Sheet masks are created with concentrated formulas that are heavily hydrating, they’re a fast way to give our face a blast of moisture. The JLo sheet mask is made with a full ounce of our best-selling brightening serum and the JLo Beauty® Olive Complex—a 4-part olive blend including squalane, fermented oil, extra virgin oil, and leaf extract, that delivers all-day moisturization.
Don’t skip your SPF
Whatever the weather, SPF should always be part of our routine to protect from UV rays. This energy from the sun is still strong enough to harm our skin, even during rainy days, snow, and overcast. Over time, it can speed up the skin’s aging process by causing dark spots and wrinkles. Invest in a moisturizer with SPF to combine steps and keep your skincare routine simple.
Keep the body lotion handy
Remember, dry skin doesn’t stop at your face. As cooler temperatures start to roll around you might notice various parts of your body drying out. While it’s handy to keep hand cream with you at all times, the best time to apply a full layer of moisturizing body cream is right when you hop out of the shower. It helps seal in the moisture and sets you up for all day hydration.
Give your lips some lovin’
Most of us apply and reapply lip balm all year long, but our lips tend to feel extra dry when summer slips away. Be sure to keep something hydrating in your back pocket throughout the day—we suggest using a hydrating lip balm with protective ingredients like emollients that you can apply as an overnight mask.
While we’ll miss that sweet summertime glow, there are products to keep your complexion radiant through the winter. When it comes to dewy, hydrated skin, sticking to a thorough skincare routine should do the job. Getting into a consistent routine now will get your complexion on track for the winter months ahead.