Autumn / Winter Skincare Tips: How to keep your skin looking radiant!

Refresh and Rejuvenate: Your Ultimate Autumn Skincare Guide

Now is the perfect time to refresh your skincare routine to keep your skin healthy, glowing, and prepared for the colder months ahead. Here are our top seasonal skincare tips to help you protect, hydrate, and nourish your skin as the temperatures start to drop!

Step 1: Nourish and Hydrate

With dropping temperatures and the drying effects of indoor heating, skin is prone to dehydration and irritation. A rich, nourishing moisturiser used both morning and night can provide the hydration boost your skin needs to stay supple and resilient. This is especially important for those with dry or rosacea-prone skin, as these skin types often need extra care to maintain a strong barrier. A winter focussed routine, using the same moisturiser morning and evening, can be an effective way to keep your skin nourished.

Step 2: Address Summer Pigmentation

Autumn is a great time to tackle any pigmentation accumulated through the summer months by gradually increasing your retinol usage. Retinol, known for its anti-aging and skin-brightening properties, can help diminish pigmentation spots. For those already accustomed to higher-strength retinoids, make an appointment to come and see us as prescription options might be worthwhile. This extra support can enhance the fading of pigmentation and leave your skin tone looking even and revitalised.

Step 3: Sunscreen – A Year-Round Essential

As sunlight decreases, it can be tempting to skip sunscreen. However, year-round UV protection is essential in protecting skin from damage and slowing the aging process. Mineral-based sunscreens are often recommended for their gentler formulations and efficacy in blocking both UVA and UVB rays. If you’re still on the hunt for a sunscreen that suits you perfectly, we can offer suggestions that feel comfortable for daily wear. One of our favourite Alumier suncreens, Versatile Tint, is packed with free-radical-quenching antioxidants, vitamin C, resveratrol, grape seed extract, and glutathione, and as you rub it into your skin it creates a beautiful sheer glow that can double up as a lightweight foundation while protecting your skin.

Step 4: Invest in Autumn Treatments

Autumn presents the perfect time to indulge in treatments that prep your skin for the colder months and set you up for a radiant holiday season. Here are our favourite options:

  • IPL Laser: This treatment can address pigmentation, sun spots, and broken veins, restoring a more even skin tone.

  • NeoGen Plasma: Known for its all-encompassing rejuvenating effects, NeoGen is an excellent option for skin texture improvement, pigmentation reduction, and eye area rejuvenation. It gently lifts and firms, especially around the eyes, enhancing a refreshed, open-eye look.

  • Microneedling: This option stimulates collagen production and, when combined with skin-boosting serums, infuses the skin with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins for a lasting hydration boost and glow.

These treatments, available at clinics like Secret Garden, can make a visible difference, helping you step into winter festivities with confidence.

Step 5: Skin Boosters for Extra Hydration

To address lingering dryness or fine lines, injectable skin boosters offer an effective way to push hydration deeper into the skin. These boosters, filled with hyaluronic acid, can smooth out fine lines and scars, giving a lit-from-within radiance. Many find this treatment useful before events for its plumping and glow-enhancing effects.

At Secret Garden, we’re offering special NeoGen packages until Christmas, perfect for those looking to invest in their skin health and see remarkable improvements just in time for the festive season. Get in touch if you'd like personalised recommendations on how to make the most of your autumn skincare.

 

Sharron Gordon