Fall Skincare Preparation
‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice. It’s no secret that as the seasons change, so too should your skincare routine. As we wave goodbye to summer in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get serious about how this next season affects your skin. Investing in pumpkin spice lattes and all the yummy Trader Joe’s goods is one thing (I mean, did you see all the cute fall décor at target this year?!), but taking care of your skin during this season is #1 on this esthetician’s to-do list. Here are some BBT exclusive tips and our favorite products + treatments for fall.
Tips for Prepping Your Skin for Fall
Treat Summer Sun Damage
Before & After 1 VI Peel!
While everyone else celebrates the beginning of fall as PSL season, estheticians recognize fall as peel season! Fall is the best time to treat any sun damage that occurred over the summer months. Treating sun damage can seem nearly impossible when you see the dark spots and dullness starting to form on your once youthful skin. Enter your new favorite skincare treatment, the VI Peel.
VI Peel is a gentle, yet powerful medical-grade peel that utilizes a blend of 5 acids to offer amazing results with minimal downtime. This peel works to remove dead skin cells, clear up inflammation, lighten pigmentation and improve collagen growth to reveal glowing, healthy skin.
Pair this treatment with the all new Pigment Correction System from VI Derm for even better results! This is the perfect treatment for those wanting to eliminate pigment, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and even skin tone. Can be used to prep skin for peel or enhance peel results.
Switch to a Heavier Moisturizer
As temperatures begin to change, so do moisture levels, which has an adverse effect on the hydration of your skin. There’s nothing worse than dehydrated skin! Itchy, flaky skin and a dull complexion? No thank you. The best way to combat seasonal dehydration is by switching to a heavier moisturizer. This will give your skin the moisture it craves and help to protect your skin’s outer barrier from trans epidural water loss.
My favorite moisturizer for reaping the benefits of a heavy-duty cream without the added weight is the Betagen moisturizer from DMK. This moisturizer is packed with ingredients that will boost your skin’s immune system, allowing it to reconcile and hydrate, while calming your inflamed and irritated dry skin. It can also be used to reduce the effects of aging skin, eczema, and uneven skin pigmentation.
Combat Chapped Lips
During the fall and winter months, your lips need love too. Well, let’s face it they need love all year round, but the dryness of the cooler seasons tends to make it harder to keep lips smooth, plump and hydrated. And chapped lips aren’t cute. Make sure to keep your favorite lip balm handy at all time for regular reapplication!
Need a new lip balm or two? Your lips will love The Hydrating Lip Duo. This is the ultimate combination that will smooth out your lips, adding instant moisture and volume to diminish fine lines. The Enhancer will add a sheer shine while the Prevention will protect your lips from the sun’s harsh rays. (Because even though it’s fall, you still need to wear your SPF.)
Increase Product Penetration
Making sure your skin is prepped and ready for all your serums and moisturizers is key for maximum results. There are a few ways you can achieve this. One is to ensure that you are layering your skincare products correctly. Another is to regularly exfoliate. The BBT Luxe Scrubber is the perfect skincare tool to remove excess dirt and oil while also assisting in product penetration. Combined with cold rolling after product application to lock in serums and reduce inflammation, your skin will be glowing all season long.
Build the Perfect Fall Skincare Routine
Make Beauty By Tifini your one-stop shop for all things beauty and skincare related. Known as the Huntington Beach skin magician, Tifini Hartman specializes in skin transformations that will blow you away. She believes in combining monthly facial treatments with targeted in-home prescriptive for the best results. Let’s work together to build the perfect fall skincare routine to address your specific skin concerns.