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by Burt's Bees | 5 Minute Read
As the season shifts from sunny afternoons to crisp fall days, your skin needs a little extra TLC. The drop in humidity, cooler temps, and changing daily routines can impact your skin’s balance. Here are five ways to refresh your routine so you can keep glowing all season long.
1) SWITCH TO A HYDRATING FACIAL CLEANSER
Cooler temps can strip your skin of moisture. Make the swap for a hydrating cleanser (like our Gentle Cream Cleanser) to remove dirt and oils without drying the skin. We love using a warm washcloth to apply for a soothing, de-stressing moment.
2) UPGRADE YOUR BODY MOISTURIZER
Your skin needs richer formulas to take on dryness, especially areas like arms and legs. Apply a thick body butter after a shower while skin is slightly damp to lock in moisture and support your skin barrier. The dreamy tropical scent of Boosted Body Butter and formula infused with triple-action complex of ceramide, niacinamide and peptide is the ultimate treat-yourself moment.
3) DEEPLY CONDITION LIPS
Lips are especially vulnerable to dryness in fall. The skin on your lips is thinner than other parts of your face and needs extra help locking in hydration. Now’s the time to add in a more nourishing lip treatment with rich butters to protect the lips’ natural moisture barrier day and night. Our Rescue Lip Relief instantly hydrates to heal severely dry lips and is soothing, not sticky.
4) EXFOLIATE GENTLY
When dry, flaky skin shows up, it’s tempting to want to get to scrubbing. But, sometimes dry skin can be a sign of a damaged skin barrier, so it’s always a good idea to go easy. A warm washcloth for your face, or a gentle exfoliating mitt for your body helps knock off dry bits of skin without going overboard. Follow any exfoliation with a rich moisturizer to hydrate and keep skin feeling smooth.
5) DON'T SKIP THE SPF
UV rays still exist! Even in fall, they can cause damage to your skin, so remember to wear a SPF 30 or higher every day. If your skin is dry, look for moisturizing formulas with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin. For sensitive types, mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are gentle and still effective.
With just a few easy swaps, your fall skin care routine can keep your skin feeling soft, and smooth even as the seasons shift.
