The long days of summer and the hours spent outside enjoying the warm weather are almost over as we make way for fall. That means bringing out your sweaters, lighting your candles, and getting excited about the upcoming holidays. Preparing for fall also means changing your routine, especially in skincare, because the drastic changes between seasons can cause considerable changes in your skin. The summer heat is strong and the amount of ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage the skin and cause skin discoloration, acne breakouts, and premature aging. However, as the season gets colder and the leaves start to change color, the weather gets dryer and less humid. This is the best time to start prepping your skin for fall and reverse some of the effects the summer sun might have caused.

Some of our favorite changes to make for fall include exfoliating, thicker moisturizers, using Vitamin C, SPF, and taking advantage of beauty treatments. Exfoliating and removing all the dead skin that has accumulated during the summer can help you increase cell turnover and get a fresh layer of skin for the fall. Thicker moisturizers make up for the dryer weather and offer a protective barrier over the skin. Using vitamin C aids in your skin’s regeneration process and brightens up the skin. With vitamin C you treat prevent dark spots and premature aging. Wearing SPF is important year-round, so try using a lightweight SPF instead of the heavy-duty one you might have used during summer. Fall is also the best season for getting beauty treatments. Beauty treatments are more convenient when avoiding harsh UV rays to avoid unwanted results.

Some of our favorite beauty treatments to get in the fall include chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, and facials. Chemical peels accelerate skin turnover and stimulate collagen production, but may leave your skin vulnerable to UV light. Chemical peels are great for improving skin texture and removing fine lines for glowy skin. With laser treatments that remove hair, age spots, and scarring you need time to heal indoors. Laser treatments are a long-term solution and an investment that can carry on all year long. microneedling is amazing for treating minor acne scarring or aging skin for a toned glowy look. Since microneedling uses small needles to prick the skin, your skin might become irritated and red so it is also best to have it done when there is less sun exposure. Lastly, facials are a great way to reboot and promote hydrated skin that glows even when there is no sun. Although your favorite summer activities are almost over, fall is the perfect time to sit down, get cozy, and pamper your skin.

All of these Fall Favorites are available at Urban You located in both Northville, MI & Grand Rapids, MI.

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