Skin Care Tips: Six Ways to Boost Fall Radiance
With the official start of fall just days away, it’s time to adjust more than just your wardrobe and favorite latte flavor. The new season also calls for a refresh of your skin care routine. Here are six essential skin care tips to bring out your autumn glow.
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1. Book a Professional Facial
Skin Care Tip: Kickstart your fall skincare routine with a professional facial.
Why it matters: After months of sun exposure, sweat, and outdoor activities, your skin deserves expert attention. A professional aesthetician can :
Assess any summer skin damage
Provide a deep cleanse to remove buildup
Tailor treatments to your skin's specific needs
Prepare your skin for the drier winter months ahead
Find a Vivant Skin Care professional for a comprehensive skin analysis and customized treatment plan.
2. Revive Your Skin with Exfoliation
Skin Care Tip: Incorporate gentle exfoliation to slough off summer buildup.
Why it matters: Exfoliation is crucial year-round , but it's especially important after your skin has been subjected to three months of sweat, sunscreen, and excess oil. Exfoliation helps to:
Remove dead skin cells
Decongest pores clogged by sweat and sunscreen
Stimulate cell turnover for a fresher complexion
Recommended products:
8% Mandelic Acid Serum
A gentle resurfacing and brightening serum suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive, hyperpigmentation-prone skin.
Exfol-A
An advanced resurfacing and regenerating serum combining retinoids with exfoliating acids for more resilient skin.
Remember: If you're new to retinoids, start with our level one Derm-A-Gel and move up to Exfol-A as your skin acclimates .
3. Brighten Up with Vitamin C
Skin Care Tip: Add a daily vitamin C serum to your routine for a brightening boost.
Why it matters: After months of sun exposure, your skin may be showing signs of photodamage and pigmentation. Vitamin C helps by:
Repairing sun damage
Brightening your complexion
Boosting collagen production
Providing antioxidant protection
Recommended product:
Pro tip : Layer Pure C+E under your other serums for enhanced benefits.
4. Transition Your Toner
Skin Care Tip: Switch to a more hydrating toner as the weather becomes cooler and drier.
Why it matters: Your skin's needs change with the seasons. As humidity drops, you may need extra hydration. A good fall toner should:
Clear away cellular debris to enhance product performance
Calm and soothe the skin
Provide hydration
Brighten the complexion
Maintain skin's pH balance
Recommended products:
Skin Nourishing Toner
This gentle, hydrating option, which contains mandelic acid, green tea extract, and rose hip oil, is ideal for sensitive skin.
Normalizing Tonic
Perfect for oily or acne-prone skin, with glycolic and lactic acids to clarify without over-drying.
5. Show Your Lips Some Love
Skin Care Tip: Remember lip care in your fall skincare routine.
Why it matters: Lips need protection from harsh fall winds and dropping temperatures but often get overlooked. You can protect your lips from the elements and provide a fuller definition at the same time. Vivant’s MaxiLip plumper is formulated to:
Hydrate and smooth
Plump and define
Boost collagen production
Extend the life of injectables
Recommended product:
MaxiLip
A peptide-infused plumping balm that provides instant volume and long-term collagen-boosting benefits.
6. Don’t Put Away the Sunscreen
Skin Care Tip: Continue using sunscreen daily, even as temperatures drop.
Why it matters: UV rays don't take a vacation in the fall . Continued sun protection is crucial to:
Prevent age-accelerating UV damage
Protect against UVA rays that penetrate glass
Maintain your skin's health year-round
Recommended product:
Day Treatment Lotion SPF 15
A lightweight, non-greasy formula that provides both UVA/UVB protection and hydration
Pro tip: Don't forget to apply sunscreen to the back of your hands—they're often the first to show signs of aging.
