Don’t scratch your skin
Our skin gets drier, we all know that; therefore, it is more sensible. If you want to exfoliate your skin, try to do it with gentle products so you don’t get irritation or more dehydrated skin. Look for sensitive skin products to wash your face and if you have the need to scratch, then reach for your moisturizer because it’s your skin telling you that it needs to be nourished. Watch what you eat and talk to a dermatologist or doctor if you develop a rash, irritation, or acne.
Avoid excessive hot showers
We know this is a hard one, but after summer your skin is tight and dry, temperatures go down and weather conditions are worse, and hot water does nothing but to make our skin even drier. We know the bathroom can get cold during the fall and winter months, so start out with warm water, then towards the end of your shower, lower the temperature. We promise your skin will not be as dry as when you crank up the heat.
Face masks
During summer face masks can make our skin greasy and excessively shiny. During the fall we lose our natural glow, so it’s the perfect time to prepare your skin before the real cold temperatures come.
Check out this hydrating DIY face mask:
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon of honey
1 tablespoon of baking soda
The baking soda provides a gentle exfoliation, while the honey hydrates. The banana not only smells good but adds nutrients to your skin which hydrate and brighten your skin.
Teas, teas, and more teas
Fight dehydration from the inside out with tea. A hot tea is not something you ask for at a café in summer, but in fall it keeps you warm, it’s healthy, and, obviously, water-based, so it keeps you hydrated. Look for teas that include honey, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and other ingredients that help keep you healthy too, especially since the cold and flu season is right around the corner.
