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Withfallin full swing (we see you, PSL), it’s time to talk skin.
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Autumn brings cooler weather (sweater weather!)
and a drop inhumidity, which makes for dry, stale air and evendrier skin.
That said, PSL season is also a perfect time to reassess your go-to skin-care routine.
“As the seasons change, so should your skin care,” explains Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara.
“It’s minor tweaks that can make a major difference.”
To avoid the itch fest, here are the five top tips from dermatologists to thwart autumnal skin-related freak-outs.
Try a thicker moisturizer
Say goodbye to the lightweight, oil-freemoisturizeryou’ve been slathering on all summer.
It’s time to bulk up with aheftier hydrator, says Marchbein.
Hence, depleted ceramidescan lead to that pesky eczemaMarchbien warns against.
“As chill settles in, water heads out for a host of reasons,” she explains.
“You layer clothes as it gets colder; you should layer on hydration, too.”
Her recommendation is to add ahyaluronic acid-based serum or sheet mask to your skin-care routine alongside a heftier moisturizer.
(The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serumis a perfect and affordable starting point for HA newbies.)
Marchbein’s top pick?CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream, which is also packed with moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid.
If you ask us, however, we’d recommend the Best of Beauty-winningFirst Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.
By loading up on hydration from head to toe.
To avoid that, Tanzi recommends using glycolic treatment pads (like the alpha hydroxy acid-packedDr.
Turn it on as soon as you put the heat on for best results.
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