As autumn sets, with less humidity in the air, cooler winds, and a drop in temperatures, our skin often reacts by becoming drier, duller, and more sensitive.
How Autumn Affects Our Skin
Increased Dryness: The cooler temperatures and reduced humidity strip the skin of its natural moisture. A barrier-focused skincare approach is crucial to retaining hydration.
Sensitivity: The transition from warm to cool weather often leaves the skin more vulnerable to irritants, requiring gentler products.
Dull Complexion: Summer sun exposure and environmental changes can leave skin looking dull or uneven. This season is ideal for renewal, with ingredients that help brighten and restore.
Key Organic Ingredients for Radiant Autumn Skin
Organic skincare products, especially those rich in hydrating, antioxidant-packed, and nutrient-dense ingredients, offer a natural way to nourish and protect the skin. Let’s look at some of the best organic ingredients to integrate into your autumn skincare:
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is renowned for its incredible hydrating wound healing properties. Its gel-like consistency allows for deep penetration into the skin. According to studies, aloe vera gel can boost skin hydration levels by up to 83%. And that is the reason why is one of the main ingredients in our day&night cream
Why It’s Great for Autumn: Aloe vera provides a light layer of moisture without feeling heavy, which helps balance the skin’s needs as it adjusts to seasonal changes.
2. Honey
Honey is a remarkable skincare ingredient. It has humectant properties, meaning it draws moisture to the skin, promoting softness and hydration. In fact, honey can increase skin hydration levels by up to 30%. Additionally, its antibacterial qualities can help prevent blemishes. Reading about this fabulous ingredient for this article, I found a study that explains "the mechanisms of action on skin cells are deeply conditioned by the botanical sources and include antioxidant activity".
"In cosmetic formulations, it exerts emollient, humectant, soothing, and hair conditioning effects, keeps the skin juvenile and retards wrinkle formation, regulates pH and prevents pathogen infections."
3. Rosehip Oil
Rosehip oil, another ingredient we use in the formulation of our day&night cream, is celebrated for its powerful anti-aging benefits. Packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, it minimizes the appearance of fine lines and dark spots, making your skin look more youthful. Research shows that rosehip oil can improve skin texture and reduce scarring by about 25% over eight weeks of use.
Apply rosehip oil after cleansing to nourish the skin and support its repair process. This is especially important as skin can face environmental damage during autumn.
Tips for Maintaining Radiant Skin Throughout Autumn
Embrace Autumn with Glowing Skin
As the weather shifts, embracing natural, organic ingredients can help maintain a beautiful, hydrated, and healthy complexion. Remember, autumn is about preserving the summer glow while preparing for winter’s demands.
By Alicia Galieni Culinary Medicie Diplomate mFTPN 104823475
Holistic skincare advisor
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