Did you know that a few small tweaks to your skincare routine can make the world of difference as the seasons change? The thing about autumn is that as temperatures and humidity levels drop, so does your skin’s ability to stay hydrated and moisturised.
And that can turn into a problem if you don’t know how to adapt your routine.
Thankfully, we know all the tricks to help with that! Read on for three of the best ...
Autumn is cooler, breezier and far less humid than the summer months. This not only creates an arid environment for your skin to deal with outside, but also means your heating gets cranked up inside.
Cue dry conditions which can be a real issue for your skin, compromising your barrier function and exacerbating redness, irritation and flaky skin.
So what to do? Switch up your moisturisers for richer formulations that contain plenty of hydrating ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and botanical oils. And that goes for both your face and your body.
And what to try? Imperial Moisturiser is awesome for daily use, while Night Elixir is a must for bedtime. And for your body? Well, it simply has to be Natural Luminosity Body Butter. No contest.
When can you honestly say you last gave your face a deep clean? You wouldn't be the only one to admit that the gorgeous, long sunny nights may have meant your regime slipped a smidge.
So now's the time to get back on it and gently slough away the build up of dead skin, SPF, sweat and the likes, and give your pores a reboot. It will help fend off the "BER" months dullness AND your products can get to work more effectively.
What to do? Exfoliate your skin from top-to-toe with Natural Luminosity Scrub, then apply Natural Element Clay Mask to your face and neck to deeply cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate. We actually recommend using a face mask two to three times a week! And our scrub is gentle enough for daily exfoliation.
Retinol causes your skin to turnover at a faster rate, helping to reveal softer, brighter, healthier skin. Ideal for fading post-summer dark spots, smoothing the appearance of fine lines and gets to work on pesky adult acne flares.
And with less sun on show, you'll enjoy the full effect of a daily dose of retinol [the sun can deactivate the powers of retinol without added protection against the rays].
What to try? So many customers tell us there is no match for Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum. It contains a gentle, but effective form of retinol called retinyl palmitate, suited to even sensitive skin. It's also packed with super hydrating and plumping hyaluronic acid. Another must-have for keeping your skin soft, supple and glowing.
You might also start to notice your hands in particular start to feel tighter and dryer. Natural Luminosity Body Butter is beautifully nourishing and smells divine too. Add a drop of Organic Age Defying Facial Oil to your body butter in the palm of your hand for the ultimate HIGHBORN hand treatment.
Scroll down for my top autumn skincare must-haves...
Tracey x
Autumn Skincare Must-Haves