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With fall approaching, it’s time to talk skin.
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Autumn brings a cooler climate (sweater weather!)
and a drop inhumidity, which makes for dry, stale air and even drier skin.
That said, fall is the perfect time to reassess your go-to skin-care routine.
In general, it’s always good to approach skin care seasonally, just like you do your wardrobe.
As the seasons change, so should your skin care, explains Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, M.D.
It’s minor tweaks that can make a major difference.
To avoid the itch fest, here are four top tips from dermatologists to adapt a cold-weather skin-care routine.
Try a thicker moisturizer.
Say goodbye to the lightweight, oil-freemoisturizeryou’ve probably been slathering on all summer.
It’s time to bulk up with aheftier hydrator, says Dr. Marchbein.
In this way, depleted ceramidescan lead to issues such aseczema.
As chill settles in, water heads out for a host of reasons, she explains.
You layer clothes as it gets colder; you should layer on hydration too.
Her recommendation is to add ahyaluronic-acid-based serum or sheet mask to your skin-care routine alongside a heftier moisturizer.
(The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serumis a perfect and affordable starting point for HA newbies.)
Dr. Marchbein’s top pick?CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream, which is also packed with moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid.
If you ask us, however, we’d recommendFirst Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.
Add a body lotion to the mix if you dont normally use one.
By loading up on hydration from head to toe.
Consider cutting back on exfoliating.
To avoid that, Dr. Tanzi recommends using glycolic treatment pads (like the alpha hydroxy acid-packedDr.
Also think about investing in a humidifier.
The dry heat from your home, apartment, or office serves another threat to your skin barrier.
Turn it on as soon as you put the heat on for best results.
This article originally appeared onAllure.
