As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, your skin feels the change too. What worked in the summer…light moisturizers and minimal layers…just won’t cut it in cooler and drier weather. For women over 40, this seasonal shift is especially important since mature skin naturally produces less oil and collagen, making it more prone to dryness, dullness, and fine lines. It’s important to invest in a fall skincare routine for women over 40 to keep your complexion hydrated, radiant, and resilient all season long.
Why Fall Skincare Is Different After 40
Have you ever started the fall season and your skin just feels blah?! Although it isn’t fair or nice, our skin changes as we age! The older we get, our skin becomes drier and produces less collagen. And because of that we have to give our skin extra TLC.
Cooler weather can affect mature skin because it’s colder and dryer. And because of that, our skin needs extra hydration and protection.
Signs You Need a Fall Skincare Reset
There are a few signs that your skin will try to tell you it needs a reset:
- Dry patches
- Dull skin
- Fine lines that look deeper in cooler air
- Skin is feeling tight or sensitive
But have no fear! With the right skincare products, your skin will be skinning all season long!
5 Essentials for Your Autumn Routine
Here are five essential skincare products that will help you have a healthy glow throughout the fall season:
- Hydrating cleanser- gel cleansers can be drying for the skin. In the colder months, opt for using an oil cleanser or a cleansing balm. They are a lot gentler and more hydrating for the skin!
- Toner– this will help balance out your skin’s pH level, hydrate, and prep your skin.
- Vitamin C serum– a Vitamin C serum will help protect your skin from the changing temperature and harsher elements that come with fall and winter. Apply this in the morning to protect your skin all day long.
- Hyaluronic serum– a hyaluronic serum will provide deep hydration for your skin! Your skin will love it! Apply this serum at night. I especially love it paired with a face balm for the yummiest hydration duo!
- Thick face cream– a thin cream won’t cut it. Invest in a good thick hydrating and nourishing cream to give your skin the love that it needs! And while we’re talking about creams…don’t forget a good eye cream!! Our under eye skin is more delicate and fragile and a good eye cream is a MUST!
Fall is the perfect time to reset your skincare routine and give your skin the extra care it deserves. By swapping in richer moisturizers, boosting hydration with serums, and protecting your barrier against the cooler air, you’ll keep your glow strong well into winter. Remember…your 40s aren’t a season of fading, they’re your golden hour. 🍁 Start your fall skincare routine for women over 40 now, and your skin will thank you with a radiant, youthful glow all season long.
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About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed esthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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