Fall Skin Care in Florida
Fall Skin Care in Florida
When Summer Changes to Fall, Your Skincare Routine Should Also Change
As you swap swimsuits and sundresses for sweaters and jeans, you may notice that your skin feels a little different than it did a month or two ago. That’s because skin reacts to its surrounding environment. Even in the areas of Largo & Tampa, there are climate differences when summer gives way to fall. As the weather becomes dryer and cooler, your skin will need a different type of care than it needed during the hot, humid summer weather. Changing your skincare routine is important for the health of your body’s largest organ (your skin). Proper care & planning will help you look and feel better as you transition into the autumn.
Well-Cared-For Skin Lets the Real You Shine Through
When you take good care of your skin, people notice. You look healthier, younger, and more attractive. Good skincare results in a healthy glow that seems to shine from the inside out. At Massage & Wellness Spa in Largo, Florida, we provide skincare services that help people achieve a look that is unique and deeply personal. When you’re taking care of your skin at home, follow these tips for effective fall skincare:
1. Switch to Thicker Moisturizers
Fall air is less humid, so your skin dries out faster. This is the perfect time to use cream moisturizers. After you take a shower, lather on the thick moisturizers to trap the moisture inside your skin’s layers. The moisturizer can also act as a barrier between your skin and everything around it. This will help to prevent skin irritation.
2. Focus on Protection, Not Exfoliation
While you may have enjoyed the benefits of an exfoliating product during the summer months, you want to switch to a gentler approach in the fall. Chemical exfoliation and other intense treatments may be too harsh, right now. Remember that your skin is already experiencing seasonal changes. Now is the time to comfort your skin with lotions and protectants. Doing so should help to protect and avoid skin irritations. We suggest you look for products that do not have skin-stripping ingredients, such as alcohol and heavy fragrances. Please feel free to ask our team of Aestheticians for their advice on products during your visit.
3. Update Your Cleanser
You want to use a cleanser that gets your face clean, but the cleanser you used in the hot, humid season to remove excess oils from your skin may be working too well in the fall. You want to keep some of those natural oils in your skin during the cooler, drier weather. That’s why we suggest changing cleansers as the seasons change. During the fall, try opting for lighter cleansers that hydrate as well as clean. Oil-based cleansers or creamy cleansers are popular choices for the fall.
4. Continue Applying Sunscreen
We still get plenty of sunshine in Largo, Florida during the fall months! Just because the weather is a little cooler and drier doesn’t mean the sun is less damaging. Continue to apply sunscreen to your skin to prevent sunburn and skin damage. You may consider using a body lotion that has sunscreen in it.
Why We Crave Pumpkin, Cranberry, and Orange in the Autumn
Did you ever wonder why you can’t get enough pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and cranberry sauce in the fall, but you don’t crave it the rest of the year? These cravings are part of the way our bodies react to seasonal changes. As summer transitions into fall, we are subconsciously preparing for winter, with its colder weather and longer periods of darkness. Certain foods help to prepare your entire body, including your skin, for what is coming.
Protect Yourself with Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a natural protectant against viruses, and it has anti-inflammatory abilities. As you approach cold and flu season, eating more pumpkin can make you less susceptible to illness.
Pumpkin is also a great ingredient to use in your fall skincare routine because it contains antioxidants and carotenoids that improve acne and promote beautiful skin. Rich in Vitamin A, pumpkins have anti-aging benefits, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They also can help prevent sun damage and improve your skin’s texture.
Care for Yourself with Cranberry
Cranberry is another nutrient-dense food to help support good health, better weight management, and prevention of certain infections, such as urinary tract infections. When it comes to skincare, the powerful antioxidants in cranberries give your skin a healthier glow that looks especially attractive in the autumn.
Relieve Stress and Anxiety with Oranges
Some people crave oranges in the fall, and thankfully, it is easy to satisfy a citrus craving in Florida! Craving citrus foods could be a sign that your body is preparing for stress and anxiety in the winter months. We know that your mental health can have a very real effect on your physical health, including the way your skin looks, so go ahead and drink a lot of orange juice this fall!
Oranges are high in Vitamin C, which is great for your skin. We like to use skincare products with orange as an ingredient to help support your collagen levels, heal wounds faster, and help fade dark spots on your skin, among other benefits.
Our Skincare Specialists Tailor to the Needs of YOUR Skin
At Massage & Wellness Spa, we offer customized services that benefit your unique skin and body. From relaxation sessions to therapeutic deep tissue massages to our signature facial, you can expect personalized treatment that helps your skin and body adjust to the changing season. Our skincare specialists can prepare your treatments using the right ingredients for whatever your skin is dealing with. If you are struggling with dry skin and itchy patches, we will moisturize appropriately. If you have combination skin that is oily in places and dry in other places, we can help with that, too.
Autumn should be a time of enjoyable changes. So make sure your skin is also happy by reserving a comforting Fall Skincare Special. These include a Pumpkin Enzyme Facial and a Spiced Chai Massage. We welcome residents and visitors of Largo, Tampa and the surrounding area to schedule with us and treat your skin with the best care available! 727-459-2861 or email us.
