3 Common Autumn Skin Complaints and How to Fix Them

Who doesn’t love Autumn? Isn’t it all so enjoyable? The colorful changing leaves, the perfect weather, and the dry skin. Dry skin? Yes, we said it! Autumn is all fun and games until your body catches up with the changing seasons, only to realize that hydrating summer air is all over. Our days of humidity and swimming were our skin’s best fuel, but as the cooler air moves in, so do those pesky autumn skin ailments. While many people have clinical skin issues such as psoriasis or eczema, anyone can have skin complaints that feel just as debilitating and even downright embarrassing. Here are a few of the most common Autumn skin problems and what you can do about them.

Dryness

Dry, irritated, or cracked skin is typically the number one complaint when the temperature drops. The first thing you should consider is your microbiome. If your skin isn’t healthy at its core, breakage and dryness are bound to be a problem. Support the good bacteria on your skin with a microbiome-specific bar soap like Tom’s of Maine Prebiotic Bar Soap. This one comes in the perfect autumn scent to compliment the season and is formulated specifically for dry skin and microbiome protection.

Dull and Uneven Skin

Okay, so maybe Summer is not so amazing for your skin all the time. Three whole months of sunlight on your face may feel great, but your skin may need a little bit of recovery when Autumn rolls in.  Many people struggle with uneven, dull skin and dark spots following the summer season. Sun damage can speed up your skin's aging process, and no one wants that! Try a bar soap with vitamin C like Shea Moisture’s Papaya & Vitamin C Revive & Brighten Bar. This hardworking ingredient is proven to have reversed sun damage and “block damage before it even happens” (Watts).

Dandruff

We all struggle to talk about dandruff. But the fact is, our scalp is part of our skin. Why should we be any more embarrassed to talk about the dry skin on our heads as opposed to our bodies? We shouldn’t be. Dandruff season is upon us, and what’s worse? Halloween is right around the corner. Imagine all the black we will be wearing!  Fight back against everyday dandruff with a scalp care shampoo containing known symptom-easing ingredients like salicylic acid or pyrithione zinc. ● 


Sources
Watts, Kate M. “An Essential Checklist to Reversing Sun Damage and Dark Spots.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 22 Aug. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/sun-damage#step-two:-reversal.

Burch, Kelly. “5 Of the Best Ingredients for Eliminating the Flakes and Itchiness from Dandruff, According to Dermatologists.” Insider, Insider, 5 Jan. 2021, https://www.insider.com/best-shampoo-ingredients-for-dandruff.  
 

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