Dermatologists Advise Autumn Skincare Reset for Dry Skin
Experts recommend adjusting cleansers and moisturisers as colder weather arrives, highlighting key hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid
As summer transitions to autumn, dermatologists advise a skincare reset to combat increased dryness and irritation. Consultant dermatologist Dr Jason Thomson states that colder outdoor weather combined with indoor heating can cause the skin to lose moisture, leading to tight, dry, or flaky skin, with sensitive or eczema-prone skin potentially experiencing more flare-ups.
Dr Thomson emphasizes that a complete routine overhaul is unnecessary. The core steps of cleanse, treat, hydrate, and protect remain. However, the specific products used for cleansing and moisturising may need seasonal adjustment. Dermatologist Dr Beibei recommends swapping a lighter moisturiser for a richer formula and potentially using a gentler cleanser instead of an exfoliating one, which may be better tolerated in summer.
Key Ingredients for Barrier Support
For effective hydration and barrier support, Dr Thomson identifies several beneficial ingredients. These include ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, and centella asiatica. He notes they work in different ways but all help hydrate, soothe, or support the skin barrier. He cites specific product examples, such as Skin + Me’s Soothe + Smooth Rich Moisturiser for its blend of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and shea butter. For widely available dry skin options, he mentions CeraVe Moisturising Cream. For targeted care on particularly dry or irritated patches, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is suggested.
Expert-Recommended Product Selections
The source article lists several products across categories for a post-summer reset. The skincare selections mentioned are:
| Brand | Product |
|---|---|
| Prequel | Gleanser |
| Skin+Me | Rich Moisturiser |
| La Roche-Posay | Cicaplast Balm |
| The Inkey List | Starter Retinol Serum |
| Simple | Purify+ 8% AHA+PHA Serum |
| Beauty of Joseon | Colour Correcting SPF50 |
Extending Care Beyond the Face
The article extends the seasonal reset concept to body care, quoting This Works CEO and biochemist Dr Anna Persaud. She treats skin below the neck with the same attention as facial skin, particularly areas like the décolletage, shoulders, and arms that accumulate UV exposure. Dr Persaud recommends using antioxidant and firming serums, such as the This Works Perfect Cleavage and Neck Serum, on these areas. She also highlights the potential post-summer benefits of at-home red light therapy devices for supporting skin repair and collagen. Incorporating vitamin C for the body, like the This Works Perfect Body Vit C Glow, is another part of her recommended routine.
The advice, compiled by Who What Wear UK deputy beauty editor Grace Lindsay, focuses on adapting proven foundational routines with richer moisturisers and gentler cleansers to meet autumn's environmental challenges.
