Autumn on the skin: time to change your skincare! Why it's important and how to start

Summer is over – with it the sun, the heat and the constant sprinkling of SPF spray. But what's left on the skin? Dehydrated skin , pigmentation spots , enlarged pores and often a weakened skin barrier .

Fall isn't just a new season - it's a transition where your skin needs extra support. Now is the perfect time to update your skincare routine , add active ingredients, and "repair the damage" that summer left behind.

💧 1. Hydration — on a new level

In the summer, we preferred light gels and sprays to avoid a heavy feeling on the face. But in the fall, the skin loses moisture faster — the heating season, wind, and temperature fluctuations do their job.

What to change:

Replace the gel cream with a richer cream that contains, for example, ceramides, squalane or beta-glucan.

Add a serum with hyaluronic acid (best — multimolecular)

Don't be afraid of oils , especially in evening care (e.g. jojoba or rosehip oil)

💡 Tip: Apply the cream to slightly damp skin (e.g. after toner) to "lock in" moisture.

🍂 2. Active ingredients we feared in the summer

Fall is the best time for ingredients we used to avoid because of the sun:

Retinol – helps with wrinkles, acne, and dull complexion

Acids ( BHA/PHA/ AHA) – exfoliate, make the skin clearer

Niacinamide – minimizes pores, balances sebum and evens out skin tone

Exosomes, peptides – strengthen and restore skin

⚠️ Start slowly. One new ingredient at a time to see how your skin reacts.

🎯 3. Working with “damage”: time to fix

Summer leaves its mark on the skin:

Pigmentation spots

Blackheads and clogged pores

Loss of firmness

Autumn is a time to restore and recover:

✔ Clay masks + serums with exosomes = cleansing + renewal
✔ Creams with collagen, niacinamide and peptides = elasticity support
✔ Dark spot lightening serums with vitamin C, arbutin or licorice extract

🔁 4. New routine, but with caution

In autumn, the skin becomes more sensitive. Dry air and temperature changes weaken the skin barrier.

Important:

Support the skin barrier (see ingredients: ceramides, panthenol, centella)

Avoid “active ingredient overdose” – less is more

Moisturize both morning and evening

Follow what your skin needs, not what trends say

🧴 5. SPF? Yes, still

A mistake many people make in the fall: "No sun = no SPF needed."
False. UVA rays penetrate clouds and window glass and are responsible for skin aging and age spots .
SPF is just as important in the fall as it is in the summer — just choose a texture that suits your fall skin (for example, a more nourishing creamy SPF).

📌 Checklist for fall maintenance:

✅ Richer hydration
✅ Strengthening the skin barrier
✅ Gently but consistently active ingredients
✅ Special care for pigmentation, pores, dull skin
✅ SPF every day
✅ Don't forget your neck and hands — they age even faster than your face

✨ Final word

Autumn doesn't mean tiredness and grayness — but a new beginning for the skin .
It's time to give your skin what it didn't get in the summer: recovery, deep hydration, and strength.
Take this time for yourself.
Because good skin is not an accident — it's a habit.