As autumn sets in and with temperatures dropping, the skin's needs naturally shift, calling for a different kind of care. Whether addressing oily skin, sensitive skin, or dry skin, two key ingredient types are essential: those that detoxify and cleanse, and those that build resilience and deeply hydrate the skin. Let’s explore fall skincare tips and the best ingredients to support your skincare routine as the season progresses.
The cooler, drier air can tap moisture, leaving fall skin vulnerable to dehydration, fine lines, and environmental stressors. Here are six plant remedies and fall skincare products to rely on during this season and why they are essential for maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
Known as "Immortelle," or the everlasting flower, Helichrysum shines in fall skincare for its powerful regenerative qualities. A key ingredient in Intensive Repair Balm, this golden botanical is renowned for promoting new cellular growth and supporting the healing of damaged skin.
After the more intense sun exposure and environmental challenges of summer, Helichrysum steps in to soothe and revitalize, making it particularly effective for combating sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and inflammation caused by stress.
In autumn, Helichrysum helps replenish skin depleted by the elements, creating a protective barrier that enhances its resilience. The regenerative properties of this botanical remedy are perfect for restoring balance and calming the skin, preparing it for the drier, harsher conditions that the cooler months often bring.
Renowned for its hydrating and soothing properties, White Lily is another beloved ingredient for fall. It delivers a rich blend of vitamins and minerals that deeply replenish the skin in the luxurious formula of Intensive Repair Balm as well as Plant Milk Serum, one of Tammy’s favorite formulas for fall.
This celebrated botanical helps lock in moisture, making it ideal for the dry, cooler autumn air. Its calming nature soothes redness and irritation, providing gentle care for sensitive skin exposed to environmental stressors, leaving it soft, supple, and well-protected.
An ancient herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, Fo-Ti Root is revered for its ability to purify and balance the skin. In the fall, the skin may feel imbalanced after months of humidity and sun exposure. Fo-Ti plays a starring role in the Purifying Luculent Masque, where it supports detoxification and helps promote circulation.
It is especially beneficial for oily skin and those prone to sun damage, helping to rebalance and purify without stripping the skin’s natural oils.
Found in Spontaneous Recovery Crème, Buriti Fruit Oil is a star ingredient for fall. Rich in essential fatty acids, this cherished rainforest remedy deeply hydrates the skin, enhancing its suppleness. Preparing skin for the dryness of fall, Buriti Fruit Oil is also brimming with vitamins and beta-carotene, providing a wonderfully rich protective layer for the skin barrier against environmental stressors and dehydration.
Kaolin Clay, featured in Epi-Peel, is a powerful detoxifier that works to deeply cleanse the skin. As fall sets in, detoxifying becomes an essential step in refreshing the skin after the buildup of summer's heat and humidity. Kaolin Clay draws out excess oils, toxins and impurities, leaving the complexion clear, balanced and revitalized. It also helps to smooth skin texture by gently exfoliating and removing dead skin cells, which can dull the complexion as the natural renewal process slows in cooler weather.
Particularly beneficial for oily and combination skin, Kaolin Clay helps regulate oil production and purifies the skin without causing dryness—essential as the air grows colder and more dehydrating.
Moroccan Rosemary is a powerful ingredient that purifies and invigorates the skin. Known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, it helps to cleanse deeply, detoxifying the skin and promoting circulation. Rosemary’s stimulating nature works perfectly during fall when the skin is transitioning and needs a detoxifying reset after the summer months.
Discover Moroccan Rosemary in Epi Peel, an award-winning, multitasking formula acting as a micro-exfoliator and facial mask to whisk away dead skin cells and refine pores, encouraging a brighter skin tone and more refreshed complexion. It’s especially helpful for oily skin types, as it helps balance sebum production while refining the overall skin texture. Or, for full-body care try Epi-Body Polish to bring a silky, refined finish to the skin. Alongside other detoxifying herbs like Marjoram and Watercress, Moroccan Rosemary works to cleanse and uplift. This multipurpose scrub and mask can be used in the shower to buff and polish the skin or applied as an aromatic body mask for a more indulgent experience, both experiences leave skin soft, radiant, and nourished.
While it’s essential to care for the skin externally, nourishing it from within is equally important, especially during seasonal transitions. Fall is a time when the body craves warmth and grounding, and these beautiful natural ingredients help both the body and the skin stay resilient:
Chaga Mushrooms: Known for their immune-boosting and detoxifying properties, Chaga mushrooms support the body’s natural cleansing processes. Drinking a warm tea brewed from Chaga mushrooms can help detoxify from within, promoting healthy, radiant skin that glows from the inside out.
Tulsi Basil: This calming adaptogen is wonderful for soothing the body during seasonal changes. Whether added to a hot bath or brewed into a tea, Tulsi helps the body release toxins and keeps the skin balanced and calm. It’s especially beneficial for reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system, which shows through in glowing, healthy skin.
No matter your skin type, nourishing the skin from within and adjusting your skin care routine allows it to remain hydrated, balanced, and radiant as the fall season unfolds.
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