Simple skincare tips for the change of season

It’s hard to believe summer has left us. In some parts of the country, it’s as if summer never really arrived, and now here we are in the beginning of autumn, taking out our warm clothes and dusting off the heaters. 

The change of season from summer to autumn, and beyond, isn’t just about what you wear or the temperature. The moisture in the air changes, the sun’s UV rays decrease, and we move from extremes in temperature, i.e., outdoors to indoors. “This can leave your skin drier than in summer, when we take great measures to keep our skin moisturised,” says Clere brand manager, Su-Marie Annandale. 

While colder outside temperatures are normal, so too are the high temperatures of indoor heating. “This exposure to dry air means our skin gets drier too. You may experience flakiness on your skin, especially if you’re prone to eczema or other dry skin conditions. Plus, the skin’s metabolism naturally slows at this time of year, equating to slower cell renewal, which leads to duller skin.”

Annandale shares the top change-of-season skin irritants and how you can combat them:

Less humidity: Humidity levels reduce in autumn. As soon as the season starts to change, your skincare regime also needs to change. Put away your lightweight moisturisers and opt for richer, thicker, more moisturising crèmes that focus on hydrating your skin. Clere’s range of crèmes and lotions consists of four unique formulations to suit all skin needs: Pure Glycerine, Triple Glycerine, Tissue Oil and Pure Glycerine, and a Glycerine Gel formulation. All four formulations provide 48-hour moisturisation and contain Vitamins E & A, which are gentle, yet effective.

Heating: When the heaters come on, there’s even less moisture in the air, meaning more water evaporates from the skin. You can reduce the dryness of the air by using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. 

From out to in: Going from cold to hot and back out again can cause the tiny blood vessels in your face to contract and expand quickly, which can cause them to burst – broken blood vessels and colder weather go hand in hand. Try to keep temperature changes to a minimum or warm your skin up slowly to ease the burden on your circulation.

Hot baths: Hot baths and showers can liquify and remove your natural protective skin oils, leading to dryness. Indulge when you need to but remember to apply a good moisturiser the second you have dried yourself to keep the moisture locked in and avoid itchy, dry skin.

Clere’s range of crèmes and lotions is available at all leading retailers at a cost of approximately R34.99 (500ml) and R21.99 (400ml), respectively.

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Media queries Julia Rice | Republic PR | julia@republicpr.co.za