Prepare Your Skin for Fall

As the leaves begin to turn and temperatures begin to cool, we look forward to a break from the heat of summer and forward to scarves, boots, and sweaters. While we welcome the change in climate, it can wreak havoc on our skin. A seasonal switch means dryer weather--and dryer skin--is just around the corner and it's time to adjust our skincare routines. Take a look at Dr. Beer’s recommendations to prepare your skin for fall.

Moisturize

We can’t stress enough the importance of moisturizing during the dryer months. Whereas your skin may have been oilier during the heat and humidity of summer, it will tend to dry out during fall and winter. If you have oily skin to begin with, use an oil-free or gel moisturizer. If you have dry skin, use both a serum with hyaluronic acid and a heavy moisturizer to keep skin soft and dewy. We love Scientific by Kenneth Beer MD’s Intensive Repair Serum and Daily Hydrating Cream.

Makeup

So you’ve been blotting your face like crazy with that translucent powder in an effort to dry up all of that oil? As the season begins to change, so should your foundation. Opt for a foundation with added moisture to keep skin looking dewy and not caked with powdery makeup. Love your foundation and simply can’t make the switch? Try mixing a moisturizer into liquid foundation. For the lips, make sure to keep lip balm on hand. Our favorite way to quench dry lips is by using Aquaphor Healing Balm.

Allergies

Allergies, rosacea, and eczema tend to act up during seasonal transitions, so keep your skin soothed with calendula extract or other anti-inflammatory foods such as green tea, papaya, wild salmon and shitake mushrooms. Eating fresh, less processed foods will help with allergies as well, so skip the chip aisle and head to the produce section as much as possible.

Sunscreen

We've said it before, but we'll say it again, with Dr. Beer backing us up: sunscreen is a daily must, regardless of the season. You need a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 (we use 60 for our face) year round. If you can’t stand the pallor that comes with colder weather, use a self tanner. We love Saint Tropez because it never streaks and it gives us a natural sun-kissed brown hue instead of an orangey copper.