7 Fall Skin Care Tips You Should Start Utilizing Even Before The Summer's Over

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In between squeezing in last minute trips to the beach and putting together a wish list of all the cute boots and leather jackets you want to add to your wardrobe, you may have forgotten all about updating your skin care routine for fall. However, if I'm being totally honest, it's probably the most important part of prepping for the season. This is especially important for those with dry, easily irritated skin that suffers from winter weather, but it applies to everyone else as well.
Your winter skin care regimen should differ greatly from your summer routine, especially if you live in a colder climate. In the summer, most of us are preoccupied with avoiding sun damage, finding the perfect self-tanner, and dealing with sweaty, oily faces. Once fall comes, however, you need to adjust certain parts of your routine and swap out other elements for something else entirely. Then, once you have your fall/winter skin care regimen down pat, you can move on to picking out the perfect cranberry lipstick and matching nail polish (in the picture above, I'm wearing Colour Prevails Classic Lip Duo in Vamp and Essie Shearling Darling if you're wondering).

For those of you who aren't totally sure how to adjust their skin care routine for fall, I put together this comprehensive guide. In it, I'll answer common questions such as: Do I still have to wear sunscreen in the fall and winter? Do I need a night moisturizer and a day moisturizer? How do I prevent and treat dry skin?

Read on for the seven steps you can take now to update your skin care routine so that you're prepared when chilly fall weather starts to wreak havoc on your skin.

Investing in a good night cream is one of the most important things you can do for your skin in the colder months. It's important to keep your skin hydrated to avoid dryness, redness, and flakiness, but not everyone wants to put on a heavy cream during the day. Apply it at night after cleansing and before bed to wake up with soft, hydrated skin. Now is the best time to find a night cream that works for you, since you'll have time to test it and make sure it doesn't irritate your skin or cause breakouts. Then, you'll have it on hand for the moment you notice your skin getting dry.

My favorite fall/winter moisturizer by far is Lush Skin's Shangri La. It's a little on the pricey side, but a tiny dab will do (especially if you're using it in the morning instead of at night) so it lasts for ages. It's made with quality, natural ingredients such as jojoba oil and wheatgrass for hydration, aloe vera for soothing irritation, and Queen of Hungary water for firming skin. Yes, this moisturizer is marketed for mature skin but I'm in my 20s and love it: It makes my skin glow and reduces dryness and most of my redness.