3 Steps To Help Skin Glow into Fall

For many of us, transitioning into Fall can feel both joyful and a little sad, as seasonal treats, comforts, and decorations return but Summer fades away. It's a seasonal change for nature, for your emotions and for your skin. And perhaps an opportunity to reset and renew.

During this time your skin can move through a 6 week transitional period as your epidermis adjusts to innate cues and changing environmental conditions. As Fall settles in and the weather cools and humidity decreases, there is less moisture in the air to keep skin hydrated. There are also different environmental stressors in play that can aggravate sensitive skin including indoor heating, wind and allergies. So if you're noticing a slight change in your complexion and would like to support your skin to stay healthy, clear and supple during this time of year, here is a short summary of how to do just that:

1) Gentle Exfoliation:

As the weather changes and the temperature cools, the natural rate of skin cell turnover can slow, leading to a little dullness. Exfoliating with a nourishing and mineral rich facial scrub 2-3 times per week can help restore a more vibrant complexion without irritating sensitive post-Summer skin. Try the Coconut Coffee Repairing Cream Scrub.

2) Restore Moisture:

As humidity decreases, skin loses more water which can leave your complexion looking and feeling a little dry, tight or flaky. Plus fine lines might appear more obvious or pronounced. To restore hydration and suppleness, we want to pour back in that lost moisture with an emulsion that delivers both organic plant hydrosols and organic plant oils so your skin receives the reparative polyphenols from as much of the whole plant as possible. Try the Pretty Skin Moisturizer and Pretty Plump Hyaluronic+ Peptide 5 Lotion.

3) Keep Your Skin Barrier Happy:

In addition to cooler temps and decreased humidity ~ wind, indoor heating and dry air can compromise the lipid barrier and make sensitive skin more reactive. The solution is to keep your lipid barrier happily strong and nourished by prioritizing barrier repairing hydrators including Squalane, Jojoba, Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin and gentle emollients that soften and smooth skin without clogging pores. Try the Awaken Bakuchiol Omega Oil Serum, Pretty Skin Moisturizer and Pretty Plump Hyaluronic+ Peptide 5 Lotion.

Here is a 3 day skincare routine to help retain or restore healthy moisture, suppleness and glow during seasonal change:

DAY 1:

Morning:

Step 1: Gently cleanse with the Ocean Saltwater Clarifying Cleanser, followed by a gentle exfoliation with the Coconut Coffee Repairing Cream Scrub.

Step 2: Gently massage the Pretty Skin Moisturizer into skin.

Night:

Step 1: Gently cleanse with the Pretty Skin Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover followed by the Ocean Saltwater Clarifying Cleanser.

Step 2: Massage the Kona Love Bright Eyes Caffeine Moisture stick into skin under eyes and anywhere your skin needs a little extra moisture and TLC. Then massage 1 pump of the Pretty Plump Hyaluronic+ Peptide 5 Lotion into skin.

DAY 2:

Morning:

Step 1: Gently cleanse with the Ocean Saltwater Clarifying Cleanser.

Step 2: Gently massage the Pretty Skin Moisturizer into skin.

Night:

Step 1: Gently cleanse with the Ocean Saltwater Clarifying Cleanser, followed by a gentle exfoliation with the Coconut Coffee Repairing Cream Scrub.

Step 2: Add 1 or 2 drops of the Awaken Bakuchiol Omega Oil Serum to the Pretty Plump Hyaluronic+ Peptide 5 Lotion and massage into skin.

DAY 3:

Morning:

Step 1: Gently cleanse with the Ocean Saltwater Clarifying Cleanser.

Step 2: Gently massage the Pretty Skin Moisturizer into skin.

Night: