With the kids back at school and the weather starting to change, it’s getting harder to deny that summer is well and truly on its way out. While we’re not complaining about swapping summer dresses and Pimms for chunky knits and pumpkin spice lattes, the effect it can have on our skin isn’t always the best. Colder days and central heating can mean your skin becomes dry and dull, leaving you feeling less than perfect. With this in mind, we’ve curated a list of products which will help to protect you this autumn:
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque
With dryness can often come redness and sensitivity, something that you ideally want to avoid. However, if you skin has got to a point where the redness has already happened, SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque can definitely help. This intensive calming facial mask is formulated to soothe and replenish skin discomfort and sensitivity. It delivers intense cooling and calming comfort to skin sensitivity and can be used 2-3 times a week or as needed as a leave-on, rinse-off, or an overnight treatment.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
As we always say – sun protection is NOT just for summer! Using an SPF all-year round is one of the best ways to head off the signs of ageing and Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is a daily moisturiser with a high level of sun protection. It contains photolyase, which is encapsulated to optimise penetration into the skin, delivering next-generation anti-ageing results that include healthier-looking and more resilient skin
Elemis Nourishing Omega Rich Cleansing Oil
Cleansing oils are a fantastic product if you have sensitive skin as they allow you to melt away dirt and impurities without also stripping away the skin’s moisture barrier. This cleansing oil from Elemis contains winter rose oil, rich in omega-9, with skin-conditioning chia seed. It effectively removes make-up whilst maintaining the skin’s natural barrier and contains vitamin-rich pomegranate to ensure that skin is left looking healthy and radiant.
Maskology Hand Mask Professional Hand Gloves
We’ve said it before and we’ll likely say it again – the hands are one of the most common places to suffer when the seasons change. During summer the air is warm and moist, keeping your skin moisturised without you even realising it. Once the cooler air arrives, the humidity levels drop and you lose that “natural” moisturiser, leaving you with dry skin. Maskology Hand Mask Professional Hand Gloves are the perfect solution to dry hands – especially for those winter months when the skin is more susceptible to dryness!
Decleor Cica Botanic Balm
Our final recommendation for autumn is this protective and nourishing balm from Decleor. It contains powerful essential oils including eucalyptus, rosemary, niaouli and geranium to soothe, repair and protect. This balm is especially good for irritated and very dry skin and is a real saviour in the inclement weather. The ingredients are 100% natural origin and provide deep and long lasting skin hydration.
Last updated on 08/09/2022.