Summer Is Over. Is Your Skin Ready for Fall?

Summer may be wrapping up, but San Antonio has a way of keeping us in sandals a little longer. Your skin, though, may be ready for a change. If it feels a bit tight, dull, or less comfortable than it did a few weeks ago, you do not need a whole new shelf of products. A few thoughtful adjustments can go a long way.

Start with how your skin feels

Before you buy anything new, take a look at your current routine. Does your cleanser leave your face feeling squeaky or tight? Is your moisturizer still enough by the afternoon? Your skin will usually tell you when the season calls for a little more comfort.

Keep the cleanse gentle

Fall is a lovely time to ease up on anything that leaves your skin feeling stripped. A gentle cleanser can remove the day without making your face feel dry afterward. If your skin feels irritated, give the scrubs and extra exfoliating nights a rest.

Give moisture a little more attention

You may not need a heavy cream, but you might need a moisturizer that feels a little more supportive. Apply it while your skin is still slightly damp after cleansing. And if one part of your face is dry while another is perfectly happy, you can adjust where you use it. Skincare does not have to be one-size-fits-all.

Keep your sunscreen right where it is

Cooler mornings do not mean the sun took the season off. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher still belongs in your daytime routine. Yes, even when the pumpkin decor comes out.

Be thoughtful with treatments

Maybe summer left your skin feeling dull, uneven, or in need of a reset. Fall can be a nice time to talk through a treatment plan, but there is no prize for doing everything at once. I would rather listen to what your skin is doing now and help you choose the next step that makes sense for you.

If you are unsure where to begin, come see me. We will keep it personal, simple, and comfortable. Your skin does not need a dramatic seasonal makeover. It may just need a little more care.

With love, Karen

For more on seasonal moisture and daily sun care, see the American Academy of Dermatology’s moisturizer guide and dry skin tips.