Fall is in the air, and if you’re anything like us, you’re excited for lattes, breezy temps and back-to-school activities. That being said, fall’s fluctuating temps and allergens do a number on your skin. Not so fun.

Whether your complexion looks lackluster, dehydrated, pigmented or uneven, it happens to the best of us, and it’s completely normal. Transitioning your skincare routine for fall is a great way to keep your skin healthy as the weather changes. Keep scrolling for tips that help your skin adjust to the cooler, drier fall climate (plus, some of my favorite product recommendations!)…

1. Switch to a hydrating cleanser.

As the weather gets cooler, your skin might need more moisture. Simply put, cold air holds less moisture. When your environment is drier, your skin gets drier, too. Plus, our heaters can dry out the indoor air, too. To combat this, opt for a hydrating or creamy cleanser with a gentle foam to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils. Specifically, look for ingredients like ceramides and glycerin to keep your barrier in good shape and your skin well hydrated.

Product Recommendation: The Good Day Face Cleanser

2. Incorporate a richer moisturizer.

Sometimes a moisturizing cleanser isn’t enough. As mentioned above, fall and winter air tend to dry out your skin (read: cold weather has low relative humidity)—so you might need a more emollient moisturizer. If so, look for products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or squalane to help lock in moisture.

Product Recommendation: Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream

3. Exfoliate gently.

Your best skin is more than just keeping up appearances—it performs many of the body’s essential tasks, while protecting it from viruses and bacteria. Cold weather months may compromise your skin’s overall health. One way to fight this? Exfoliation. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, improving the absorption of moisturizers. On the other hand, be gentle and don’t over-exfoliate, as this can strip your skin and lead to irritation. Once or twice a week is usually sufficient, or you can always use a mild fruit acid complex daily.

Product Recommendation: The Multitasker Night Serum

4. Add a hydrating serum.

Sensing a pattern? A hydrating serum can provide an extra layer of moisture needed during cooler months. Look for serums with hyaluronic acid or glycerin to help plump and hydrate the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful, moisture-blinding, gentle gel that hydrates and softens when used regularly. It’s pretty much a must-have ingredient if your skin is prone to dehydration—it holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water!

Product Recommendation: The Go-Getter Day Serum

5. Use sunscreen (yes, even after summer).

Sunscreen should never limit itself to summer or a beach vacation. Even though it’s fall, UV rays can still damage your skin. Besides preventing melanoma, sunscreen is a must if you want to reduce hyperpigmentation. While it’s not an ingredient that actually fades sun damage, it prevents further damage and allows your skin to tolerate many of the above ingredients, without causing more hyperpigmentation issues.

Product Recommendation: Prequel Solar Shade SPF 46

6. Get a fall facial.

The summer sun can cause damage and dehydration, leading to dull, dry skin, uneven tone. Not to mention, the excess sweat mixed with heavier products like sunscreen can clog pores and worsen breakouts. For these reasons, fall is a great time for repairing sun damage and replenishing the skin. You also want to focus on hyperpigmentation and treating acne more rigorously. Ask your esthetician to add on a brightening boost to even skin tone or consider light treatments.

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7. Consider using a face oil.

Fall is a great time to consider adding a face oil to your skincare routine. Look for one that has quality, hydrating oils but also antioxidants like Vitamin C to help brighten the skin. Vitamin C is a super-potent antioxidant that’s packed full of skin benefits. Think: fading sun damage, boosting collagen production and maintaining a smooth, even, glowy complexion. Even better? It’s tolerated by most skin types.

Product Recommendation: The Fresh Start Face Oil

A few of our favorite fall things.

Want more product recommendations? No problem! Here are a few items I’m loving for your home, your face, and your body.

1. OSEA Undaria Algae™ Body Oil: Clinically proven to instantly improve the look of skin elasticity and deliver deep moisturization. This seaweed-infused body oil is an antioxidant-rich hydration that softens, nourishes and firms.
2. Ellis Brooklyn Apple Love Eau de Parfum: The perfume bursts with juicy, photorealistic apple and transitions to a city chic, ultra-smooth blend of Peach Skin, Muguet, Plum Blossom, Sugar Cane and Vanilla.
3. Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte Glass Candle: Invite the Fall season in with Voluspa’s Spiced Pumpkin Latte collection. Like cozying up with your favorite drink, this collection evokes a familiar yet refined scent.
4. Flamingo Estate Rosemary & Clary Sage Body Wash: Made with olive and babassu oils, thickened with natural sea salt, and packed with ingredients that were handpicked and hand-harvested.
5. Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid Solution: Helps heal over 50 common skin ailments: Acne-prone skin, bug bites, sunburns, eczema, cuts, scrapes, zits, itchy rashes, and more.