With the official start of fall just days away, it’s time to adjust more than just your wardrobe and favorite latte flavor. The new season also calls for a refresh of your skin care routine. Here are six essential skin care tips to bring out your autumn glow.
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1. Book a Professional Facial
Skin Care Tip: Kickstart your fall skincare routine with a professional facial.
Why it matters: After months of sun exposure, sweat, and outdoor activities, your skin deserves expert attention. A professional aesthetician can :
Assess any summer skin damage
Provide a deep cleanse to remove buildup
Tailor treatments to your skin's specific needs
Prepare your skin for the drier winter months ahead
Find a Vivant Skin Care professional for a comprehensive skin analysis and customized treatment plan.
2. Revive Your Skin with Exfoliation
Skin Care Tip: Incorporate gentle exfoliation to slough off summer buildup.
Why it matters: Exfoliation is crucial year-round , but it's especially important after your skin has been subjected to three months of sweat, sunscreen, and excess oil. Exfoliation helps to:
Remove dead skin cells
Decongest pores clogged by sweat and sunscreen
Stimulate cell turnover for a fresher complexion
Recommended products:
8% Mandelic Acid Serum
A gentle resurfacing and brightening serum suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive, hyperpigmentation-prone skin.
Exfol-A
An advanced resurfacing and regenerating serum combining retinoids with exfoliating acids for more resilient skin.
Remember: If you're new to retinoids, start with our level one Derm-A-Gel and move up to Exfol-A as your skin acclimates .
3. Brighten Up with Vitamin C
Skin Care Tip: Add a daily vitamin C serum to your routine for a brightening boost.
Why it matters: After months of sun exposure, your skin may be showing signs of photodamage and pigmentation. Vitamin C helps by:
Repairing sun damage
Brightening your complexion
Boosting collagen production
Providing antioxidant protection
Recommended product:
Pro tip : Layer Pure C+E under your other serums for enhanced benefits.
4. Transition Your Toner
Skin Care Tip: Switch to a more hydrating toner as the weather becomes cooler and drier.
Why it matters: Your skin's needs change with the seasons. As humidity drops, you may need extra hydration. A good fall toner should:
Clear away cellular debris to enhance product performance
Calm and soothe the skin
Provide hydration
Brighten the complexion
Maintain skin's pH balance
Recommended products:
Skin Nourishing Toner
This gentle, hydrating option, which contains mandelic acid, green tea extract, and rose hip oil, is ideal for sensitive skin.
Normalizing Tonic
Perfect for oily or acne-prone skin, with glycolic and lactic acids to clarify without over-drying.
5. Show Your Lips Some Love
Skin Care Tip: Remember lip care in your fall skincare routine.
Why it matters: Lips need protection from harsh fall winds and dropping temperatures but often get overlooked. You can protect your lips from the elements and provide a fuller definition at the same time. Vivant’s MaxiLip plumper is formulated to:
Hydrate and smooth
Plump and define
Boost collagen production
Extend the life of injectables
Recommended product:
MaxiLip
A peptide-infused plumping balm that provides instant volume and long-term collagen-boosting benefits.
6. Don’t Put Away the Sunscreen
Skin Care Tip: Continue using sunscreen daily, even as temperatures drop.
Why it matters: UV rays don't take a vacation in the fall . Continued sun protection is crucial to:
Prevent age-accelerating UV damage
Protect against UVA rays that penetrate glass
Maintain your skin's health year-round
Recommended product:
Day Treatment Lotion SPF 15
A lightweight, non-greasy formula that provides both UVA/UVB protection and hydration
Pro tip: Don't forget to apply sunscreen to the back of your hands—they're often the first to show signs of aging.
