Changing Your Skincare Routine From Summer to Fall

In some places it may feel like summer is still lingering, but the shorter days, cooler nights, and swift emergence of everything pumpkin spice are all sure signs that fall is upon us. While fall heralds the start of a long season of festive celebrations, rapidly fluctuating temperatures and humidity can throw your skin's microbiome out of balance, increasing sensitivity and causing dry, itchy skin that can put a damper on seasonal cheer. Unfortunately, fall skincare is often doubly challenging. Not only do you need to focus on healing summertime damage, but you also need to proactively protect skin from impending winter weather. In colder months, when your skin is exposed to consistently dry environments outside and from heated indoor spaces, sebum production decreases. Lower sebum levels weaken the skin’s natural barrier, leading to a dangerous spiral of dryness. That’s why proper moisturization—a hallmark of effective skincare all year round—is perhaps most important in fall when environments are constantly in flux. While anticipating your skin’s needs during this change might seem daunting, don’t fret—we’ve gathered together five J-beauty tips that will simplify your fall skincare routine and help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin as you navigate the seasonal shift.