By Sodashi Skincare
Our warm, beautiful, and high energy Summer has come to an end, as we welcome the shift into Autumn. I love Autumn…it always feels like a slower pace to me. Shorter, cooler days and changing leaves give me a feeling of coziness. I crave warm foods, jumpers, soft blankets and rituals where I can nurture myself.
Skin care routines may also need to adapt as the skin experiences changes in the weather such as cooler temperatures, chilly winds and less humidity. Skin can sometimes feel tight and dehydrated, be prone to redness and flakiness. You may feel you have lost your summer glow. It’s time to nurture your skins changing needs and give it tailored care to stay hydrated and healthy.
Skincare routine, approach for Autumn
A more hydrating Cleanser
1. Are you using a cleanser that is more suitable for Summer? Swapping to a gentle cleanser with an ingredient list that includes plant oils will ensure you remove impurities while hydrating, softening and maintaining your skin barrier. Jojoba and Macadamia oils, found in our Clay Cleanser with Lavender, are natural emollients that mimic the skins natural oils and are rich in fatty acids to replenish the skin.
2. Include a power packed Serum
Try building in a high-performance serum to your routine that tackles multiple skin concerns. Sodashi’s Serum No. 21 has an antioxidant-rich formula for all skin types with 21 carefully selected botanicals like Kakadu Plum (powerful source of vitamin C) and Bakuchiol (a natural retinol alternative) to keep you looking radiant in the cooler months
3. Extra nourishment at night
Cooler temperatures and office heating often makes your skin feel dry. While we sleep our skin works to repair and rejuvenate. Try supporting this process with our nutrient- rich night cream. Nourishing Repair Treatment packed with vitamins and key essences is a little richer than our Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser helping you to wake up with a dewy, hydrated and glowing complexion.
4. Layering your products correctly
Layering your skincare in the right order ensures that each product absorbs effectively, hydrates properly, and provides maximum benefits for your skin. The rule is generally based on texture, applying the thinnest to thickest product.
Hydrosol or water-based products like our Face Mists absorb quickly, adding moisture content and helping the penetration of products to follow.
A serum should be applied next, Serum No. 21 is a fusion of botanicals to address many skin concerns and is rich in emollients like Rosehip oil to nourish and smooth.
As your final step apply a moisturiser which alongside nourishing the skin acts as an occlusive, sealing in moisture and forming a protective barrier. This prevents water loss and protects against Autumn conditions like dryness, cold air, and wind.
Try these slight changes to keep your skin hydrated, nourished, and glowing throughout autumn.
