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5 Ways You Can Update Your Beauty Routine for Autumn & Winter
Summer is officially over. The days are getting shorter, the evenings darker and we’re starting to dig out our woolly jumpers. But as we update our wardrobe, we should also be taking time to update our beauty routine too. From skincare to haircare, follow our 5 easy steps to matching your beauty routine to the changing seasons.
HYDRATE YOUR SKIN
With humidity decreasing and drying influences such as central heating on the up, your skin is likely to feel dried out. And that’s why it’s important to keep your face, lips and skin hydrated throughout the cooler months.
Start with our skincare, introducing moisturisers and serums that include moisture-locking ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerine.
For your lips, find a hydrating lip balm that contains natural butters and oils, such as almond oil, shea butter and vitamin E. These will keep your lips moisturised, but also protect against any external factors.
UPGRADE YOUR MAKE-UP ROUTINE
Like your skincare, it makes sense to upgrade your make-up routine to one that’s all about hydration. A simple way of doing this is by swapping out your powered make-up for creams and gels. From liquid eyeliners to cream blushers – they feel so much softer on your skin during the cooler months and will leave your skin looking dewy.
USE GENTLE CLEANSERS
Cleansers can strip away your skin’s natural oils, leaving your skin to feel dry and tight. That’s why it’s good to use a gentle cleanser throughout autumn and winter; a face wash that not only cleanses away impurities but keeps your skin healthy.
A great alternative is an oil-infused micellar water, this type of cleanser not only removes your make-up, it’s also super-nourishing, leaving you with super-soft skin.
If you want to avoid oil-based products, then cleansers containing vitamin-E or rose essence always work perfectly with sensitive skin.
SPF IS IMPORTANT
It might not be warm, but the sun’s rays can still cause damage throughout autumn and winter. To keep your skin safe, we’d always recommend using an SPF sunscreen or moisturiser as part of your autumn/winter skincare routine.
From low SPF10 to high SPF30, by protecting your skin you will help to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration. It’ll also help to protect you from the effects of skin cancer, so why wouldn’t you use it?
GET YOUR HAIR PARTY READY
First of all, avoid hot water. No matter how tempting it is to dive under a hot shower, you should always keep the temperature at a nice medium. Not only will the hot water dry out your skin, it can also damage your scalp and hair, stripping it of its natural oils and leaving it dry and frizzy.
Secondly, keep your hair protected from heated styling with nourishing hair serums and treatments.
Not sure where to start? Try looking out for ingredients such as argan and coconut oil. These lock in your hair’s moisture, acting as a barrier to heat.
Ready to face the changing seasons head on? From keeping your skin hydrated to taming that mane, we hope our guide to updating your beauty routine for autumn and winter has you prepped and ready for the cooler months ahead.
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