How Your Skin’s Needs Change from Summer to Fall

Hey gorgeous!

As we wave goodbye to summer and start to embrace fall, it's time for a little skincare refresh. Cooler, drier weather means your routine might need a bit of tweaking. Here’s how to make the switch effortlessly and keep your skin glowing through the season! ✨

1. Adjust Your Moisturizer 💧

In the summer, your skin has been living in a different world — think humidity, lightweight products, and a little extra natural oil production. All of that moisture in the air helps your skin hold onto hydration a bit more easily, which is why lighter lotions or gels usually do the trick in warmer months.

But once fall rolls in, the air gets cooler and drier, and suddenly that same lightweight moisturizer may not be enough. This is when you might notice your skin feeling tighter, a little dull, or even developing those fine “dehydration lines.”

That’s why fall is the perfect time to step up to a richer moisturizer. A cream with ingredients like caviar extract, hyaluronic acid, or nourishing oils can help lock in hydration and protect your skin barrier from dryness.

Think of your fall moisturizer as a cozy sweater for your skin — it should feel soft, protective, and comforting.

When your skin barrier is supported, everything else — from smooth texture to even tone — falls into place more easily. Plus, you’ll prevent irritation before it starts, instead of trying to “fix” it later.

If you’re looking for a great option, our Ocean Caviar Face Cream is one of my personal favorites for fall. It’s deeply hydrating without ever feeling greasy, and it leaves your skin soft, supple, and ready to take on the crisp air.

2. Tweak Your Exfoliation Routine 🧖

During the summer, your skin has been working overtime. Between sweat, sunscreen, and environmental debris, a regular exfoliation routine helps keep pores clear, dull surface cells at bay, and your glow on point. That might have meant exfoliating a few times a week, or even daily with gentle scrubs or acids.

Fall, however, brings cooler air and lower humidity. Over-exfoliating now can actually backfire, stripping your skin’s natural oils and leaving it more sensitive, dry, or irritated. Your skin doesn’t need as much “sweat and sun cleanup,” but it still benefits from a gentle refresh.

Fall is the season to exfoliate with care — gentle refresh, not overdrive.

Here’s how to make the switch:

• Scale back frequency: If you were exfoliating 3–4 times a week, try 1–2 times now.

• Switch to gentle formulas: Opt for mild acids like lactic or mandelic acid, or very soft physical exfoliants.

• Listen to your skin: If it’s showing redness, tightness, or flakiness, ease off until it calms down.

Keeping your skin barrier intact now will help prevent sensitivity and dryness throughout the season. Exfoliation should refresh, not stress, your skin — think of it as a gentle autumn breeze rather than a summer storm.

3. Love Your Lips 💋

Summer often treats our lips like a carefree vacation — lots of sun, maybe some lip gloss or SPF, but generally the humidity helps keep them naturally hydrated. You might have noticed that your lips felt soft just from the air alone, or from occasional balm use.

Come fall, though, the story changes. The air is cooler and drier, and that same natural moisture evaporates faster. Suddenly, chapped, cracked, or flakey lips can sneak up on you, making your smile feel less comfortable — and less kissable!

Treat your lips like the rest of your skin — fall is the perfect time for a little extra love.

Here’s how to protect and pamper your lips this season:

• Use a nourishing lip balm regularly: Look for ingredients like shea butter, beeswax, or hyaluronic acid.

• Apply often: Keep a balm in your bag, desk, or nightstand. Overnight applications are a must — think of it as giving your lips a mini spa session while you sleep.

• Hydrate internally: Drinking water throughout the day also helps maintain soft lips.

Chapped lips can become painful or even prone to infection. By giving them a little extra TLC now, you keep your lips soft, healthy, and ready for everything from cozy mugs of cider to autumn selfies.

4. Hydrate Your Body & Combat Sensitivity 🌟🍂

Summer is all about light lotions and lots of outdoor activity. Your skin may have been naturally more hydrated thanks to humidity, and minor irritation often faded quickly. But fall brings cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and indoor heating — all of which can dry out your skin and make it more prone to redness, sensitivity, or flakiness.

Feed your skin just like you’d feed your body — rich, nourishing, and full of seasonal goodness.

Here’s how to help your skin transition smoothly:

• Moisturize head-to-toe: Swap lightweight summer lotions for richer options like our Fresh Collagen Body Milk. It nourishes and locks in hydration without feeling heavy.

• Soothing ingredients: Look for creams or serums with chamomile, calendula, or aloe to calm irritation.

• Seasonal superfoods for skin: Pumpkin, apple, and other fall ingredients are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that refresh and rejuvenate your skin.

5. Listen to Your Skin 👂

Summer often masks small changes in your skin. The humidity, sun, and natural oil production can make dryness or sensitivity less noticeable. But fall brings cooler air, indoor heating, and lower humidity — all of which can reveal new needs your skin might not have had before.

Your skin speaks — listen, respond, and it will thank you all season long.

Pay attention to how your skin feels:

• Tight or dry? Add a richer moisturizer or layer in a hydrating serum.

• Red or sensitive? Slow down exfoliation and use calming ingredients like chamomile or calendula.

• Dull or uneven? A gentle exfoliant once or twice a week can refresh your glow.

Every person’s skin reacts differently to seasonal changes. By tuning in and adjusting your routine as needed, you’ll maintain comfort, prevent irritation, and keep your skin looking healthy all season long. Think of it as giving your skin a personal check-in — the ultimate seasonal self-care.

💌 Got questions or tips for fall skincare? I’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below — let’s make this season your skin’s happiest yet.

Ava-Ann