Autumn is a time of change. Nature is slowing down and the temperature is dropping. Our skin needs more tender loving care during these upcoming months to stay its gorgeous self. With the humidity levels decreasing, our skin is in need of some extra hydration, but it does not just help that we keep the same summer skincare routine. We need to implement a couple of changes to take the changing of the season into consideration.
1. Exfoliate
Remove any build-up from the summer months with a gentle exfoliant. When using harsh exfoliants it could dry out your skin when overused as it may impair your skin barrier and lead to inflammation.
2. Moisturising Cleanser
Skin cleansing is extremely important as your skin is exposed to various elements throughout the day. Cleansers should not only match your overall skin goals, as well as our evolving skincare goals season-to-season, and with Autumn it’s a really good idea to incorporate a hydrating cleanser to help keep your skin nourished. The Deep Clean is a cream cleanser and make-up remover in one. Natural oils work to remove dirt and make-up while retaining your skin's natural moisture balance. Reveal smoother, brighter skin.
3. Serum
Start layering your serums to add more hydration to the skin. This step should always be performed before a cream moisturiser, due to the fact that creams are of bigger molecular structure and would prevent serums with smaller molecules to penetrate the skin.
Depending on what you are looking for, we suggest having an eye cream to assist with the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles. Our Pro-Age Eye Cream is blended with hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and is enriched with green tea extract, making the skin appear fuller and tighter.
If you are looking for something that will provide you will the essential Vitamin ACE, our Radiance Boosting Serum combines Vitamins A, C and E to boost and tone the skins structure through all 3 layers. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant helping to prevent wrinkles through increasing collagen production.
This, blended with Vitamin C, provides potent antioxidant protection, shielding skin from amaging free radicals. Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C helps to increase healthy collagen production, reducing inflammation and irritation. Vitamin E is rich in antioxidants, perfect to heal skin.
To revitalise dry skin, we always suggest using something with retinol and antioxidants to regenerate skin. The Overnight Recovery Facial Oil is a staple for those seeking a skin-soothing serum to add to their night-time routine.
4. Moisturiser
You have probably gathered that hydration is truly the name of the game when it comes to Autumn. However, hydrating moisturisers don’t necessarily have to be thicker in consistency; in fact, if you have oily or acne-prone skin then we recommend opting for a lighter formula to avoid clogging your pores. Therefore, we recommend getting a light and quick absorbing cream that contains all the vitamins and antioxidants you need.
But sometimes we need something while we are on the move - for that we suggest keeping something pocket-sized in your bag to use as a spot treatment or lip balm when Jack Frost comes to town. The Glow & Go Dew is the perfect companion to any handbag essential kit.
5. Body Lotion
While the face can be your number one priority, please don’t forget your body. Making use of a rich body moisturiser that will help to lock in all your serums and help prevent moisture loss and retain hydration is essential for the colder months.
As an all-over body hydration, we recommend a lightweight, intensely nourishing 100% natural Body Oil. Formulated with a blend of 10 oils that soak into the upper layers, delivering deep moisturisation whilst improving the appearance of dry skin.
6. Foot Butter
A rich silky foot butter that treats and nourishes the feet, leaving them feeling wonderfully soft and smooth. The combination of shea butter and natural oils ensures that dry feet and cracked heels receive an intense moisturising treatment. The refreshing essential oil blend will help soothe even the most tired feet and provide a light and uplifting scent.
7. Hands and Nails
A luxurious hand and nail cream should never be overlooked. Violet Jordan's Hand & Nail Cream contains coconut, shea, macadamia and almond oils, as well as a range of natural plant extracts to nourish and protect the skin and strengthen nails. The antioxidant rich cream softens and moisturises the hands, leaving a silky smooth, non-greasy finish.
8. Hair
Our hair might dry out during the colder times, but there is always a solution. We always recommend hydrating your hair with specialised oils that will penetrate the core problems.
Use our Hair Repair Oil, formulated to bring dry strands back to life. This blend is infused with nourishing Argan oil, softening Apricot oil, and conditioning Sea Buckthorne oil. Coconut oil helps lock in moisture to give hair a silky, shiny finish. Rosemary, Frankincense, Bergamot & Grapefruit oils gives a fresh invigorating scent.
You can also give yourself a stimulating head massage with our Root Boost Hair Oil - a deeply nourishing hair oil enriched with 100% natural ingredients. Our formula is jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants including castor oil and green tea oil, which are known to help strengthen the hair from the roots, promoting healthy hair growth. Blended with a floral mix of Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Rose, Geranium & Chamomile essential oils, our Root Boost Hair Oil is suitable for all hair types.
Autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful. In this cosy month, slow down your skincare routine to give each layer an opportunity to soak in before continuing to the next.
