With fall come changes in temperature, color, and clothing. The air begins to get drier and the days get shorter. As summer fades, here are some ways to make sure your beauty doesn’t.
1 – Get a Haircut
This is an excellent time of year to trim away summer damage caused by the sun and swimming in salt or chlorinated water. A trim will keep your hair from looking dull and tired.
2 – Condition Your Hair
The summer humidity we all love to complain about will give way to dry, cool air in autumn, and hair really responds to changes in humidity. Give your hair a deep conditioning treatment to nourish and maintain your hair’s vibrancy.
3 – Exfoliate Your Skin
Skin gets damaged by summer sun and swimming, and by the application of insect repellents and sunscreens. Use a commercial scrub or, if you like to do things more naturally, try scrubbing your face with sugar to bring out its natural glow.
4 – Moisturize Your Skin
This is a good time to use a facial mask that you leave on for a while, because that will get the moisture deep into your skin. It’s also a good idea to use a moisturizing cream at night.
5 – The Eyes Have It
As the weather gets cooler, more and more of your body gets covered with heavy, warm clothing and the only exposed area is your face. When things are buttoned up, animated, healthy eyes are what people see first. Use under-eye creams to reduce circles and puffiness, or lay cool tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes several times a day.
6 – Care for Your Hands
Moisturize your hands during the day and before you go to bed, using a thick, penetrating moisturizer or lotion. If your skin is very dry, consider getting thin, cotton gloves to cover your hands at night to hold the moisturizer on.
7 – Fingernails Need Attention, Too
If you paint your nails, avoid fast-drying polishes in the fall, as these can dry and crack nails. Regardless of whether you use color or not, include your nails in your daily/night-time hand moisturizing.
8 – Moisturize and Nourish from the Inside
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and eat seasonal foods in moderation. A healthy glow on the outside begins with health on the inside!
Fall is a time of change, but it has its own unique beauty. So do you, and these tips should help you bring it out all year round.
