Just as you swap out your summer wardrobe for warmer, cosier clothes for the changing seasons, your skincare routine deserves the same attention. As we transition from summer to the colder months, your skin experiences different environmental challenges. What shouldn’t change is the TLC you give your skin to ensure it feels and looks as healthy as possible.
How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Skin
With the cooler temperatures and lower humidity that come with autumn and winter, our skin can feel drier and more in need of deep hydration. Dehydration can exaggerate wrinkles and contribute to premature signs of ageing. For those with pre-existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, colder weather can increase flare-ups due to the disruption of the skin’s protective barrier.
Additionally, with sun exposure during summer, many patients notice uneven skin tone or pigmentation. Introducing gentle exfoliation can help brighten the complexion and improve skin texture. A great product for this is the SVR Micro Peel Essence, which effectively removes dead skin cells without causing irritation.
How to Adjust Your Skincare Routine For The Colder Months
Don’t worry, tweaks to your skincare routine can easily address and combat any potential post-summer woes. Here are our top tips on how to stay ahead of the colder months and keep your skin at its best:
- Cleansing: Switch to a more gentle cleanser like SVR Balm Cleanser, which removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin of essential moisture.
- Hydration: Swap your light summertime moisturiser for a richer one that can lock in moisture. Products like C20Biotic cream by SVR combine probiotics, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid in a moisturising cream to provide a hydrated and brighter complexion. For a soothing and repairing cream, particularly after treatments or as an overnight option, try a product like Cicavit+ cream.
- Hydration Boosters: Incorporate hydrating serums and masks to address any extra dryness. SVR’s B3 Hydrating Essence and B3 Ampoules are excellent options to nourish your skin more deeply.
And, while summer may be behind us, don’t forget that UV rays remain harmful, even on overcast days. Make SPF a year-round staple in your routine. We recommend products like SVR SPF Lait or Fluide to protect against extrinsic ageing and skin damage.
Treatments to Consider in Autumn and Winter
If your summer involved a lot of sun exposure, you likely pulled back on some of your skin treatments. Autumn is the perfect time to resume these in-clinic treatments. Whether your goal is to target pigmentation or simply maintain optimal skin health, the following treatments can be tailored your skin type. For the best results, it’s essential to have a solid skincare routine in place before introducing additional skin treatments.
Chemical Peels
Autumn is the ideal season for chemical peels, as these treatments can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun, making sunburn and pigmentation more likely during the sunnier months. Peels work by removing dead skin cells, improving texture, and revealing a fresh, glowing complexion beneath. They also effectively address post-summer concerns like uneven skin tone and dehydration.
At The Academy Clinic, we offer a variety of peels, and downtime can vary depending on whether the peel is superficial or deep. The type of AHA acid used for your treatment will be tailored to your individual skin type, goals, and concerns. Our selection includes peels from renowned brands such as Obagi, Neostrata, and Mesoestetic. While results may be seen after 1 session, we recommend a course of 3 to 6 treatments.
Microneedling
One of our favourite treatments, microneedling is a collagen induction therapy treatment that uses a small sterile needle device to create micro-channels in the skin without causing damage.
Cold weather constricts blood vessels, reducing circulation and leaving the skin looking dull and tired. Microneedling helps improve circulation, boosts nutrient delivery, and stimulates collagen production. Additionally, microneedling is commonly used to diminish the appearance of superficial scarring, pigmentation, signs of ageing, and sun damage.
An added bonus: The micro-channels created by microneedling allow for improved penetration of skincare products, enabling active ingredients to be absorbed more effectively, significantly increasing their efficacy.
Skinboosters
With hyaluronic acid as the key ingredient, skinboosters plump the skin by restoring moisture at a deeper level. This injectable treatment delivers hydration directly where needed. Skin boosters achieve immediate results with minimal downtime and keep skin looking radiant during the colder months.
Do you want to get to know your skin better? Book a skin analysis today and find out what your skin needs this autumn. To book a Chemical peel or microneedling please call or email our friendly team so they guarantee treatment suitability.
