6 skin care tips for autumn

As autumn arrives, the days start to get colder. And, just like in other seasons of the year, weather conditions directly affect the oiliness, vigor and beauty of the skin. “In autumn and winter, or in places where the air is very dry, the skin can and should be moisturized more often during the day, because it will suffer from the climate and become drier,” explains dermatologist Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Next, check out 7 tips for tailoring the products you use into your skincare routine to meet your skin’s needs this time of year. I wait!

1. Pay attention to skin sensitivity

Taking care of your skin in the cold is essential, but you need to pay attention to the products you use, as some cosmetics can damage your skin even more. Some cleaning products, for example, can damage the pH and protective barrier, making the skin even drier, because they are excessively abrasive. Therefore, consult a dermatologist so that he can indicate the most suitable product for your skin type.

two. Keep an eye on the substances in the composition

In hot weather, more fluid products, such as serums and gels, take priority in hydrating the face because they don’t make the skin excessively sticky or oily. However, with the arrival of cold weather, the scenario changes. In colder seasons, we should focus on moisturizers formulated in thicker and richer vehicles, such as creams, lotions and oils, to combat skin dehydration, explains Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff.

3. Invest in products that strengthen the skin’s protective barrier

Basically and roughly speaking, it keeps the good stuff in the body and keeps the bad stuff out. However, various internal and external factors can damage or weaken the outermost layer of the epidermis. One of them, according to dermatologist Dr. Cintia Guedes, is the cold.

If you want to take the barrier a step further, look for moisturizers with ingredients that actually help repair the barrier itself. “The most common are ceramides and fatty acids […]. They can help compensate for a deficiency in the skin’s natural lipids and ultimately aid in barrier repair.”

4. use acids

In hot weather, acids are generally not prescribed as they tend to make skin thinner, redder and much more susceptible to environmental aggressors such as the sun. However, the cold is the ideal time to use these acids, as long as under the guidance of a dermatologist.

“In fact, in the fall and winter, due to less sun exposure, acid prescriptions and peels increase. This is a great time to use acids at home and perform peels at the office. Cellular renewal improves health skin texture and helps to improve open pores,” says Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff.

Again according to the dermatologist, “peelings can be associated with lasers, which improve spots and pores and enhance their effects. Now, speaking of actives and acids, the best actives to reduce spots are retinoic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, among others”.

5. Apply a scrub to your skin

It is also during this season that skin exfoliation returns with everything. “The exfoliator contains granular or enzymatic particles that help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, making it smoother, brighter and with a renewed appearance,” says dermatologist Lilian Brasileiro, a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

However, scrub cannot be done in any way. “It’s important to be careful when using it, because using too much or too much of the product can irritate the skin, cause redness and sensitivity, and even make blemishes worse, as well as cause a rebound effect on oiliness,” she says.

“In general, it is recommended to exfoliate once a week or every two weeks, which will depend on your skin type and individual sensitivity. Also, choose a gentle exfoliator that suits your skin type and avoid applying it to sensitive areas, such as eyes and lips, and the combination with acid-based creams”, advises the doctor.

6. Use sunscreen

Even in cold seasons, the use of photoprotector is essential. “A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects the skin from aging (blemishes, wrinkles and sagging) from sunburn and helps prevent skin cancer; it may also contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory extracts and active ingredients, which ‘clean up’ some of the ‘dirt’ ‘ left by the radiation that escaped the sunscreen. These assets are important because no filter provides 100% protection and we don’t always apply it evenly and in the right amount,” concludes dermatologist Dr. Cintia Guedes.

Edited by Maria Claudia Amoroso