The Fall Reset: Preparing Your Skin for a New Season

By Jyaida Starr, Founder of Corleon Beauty

Summer can be a lot for our skin.

Sun exposure, heat, sweat, swimming, air conditioning, and frequent showers can all leave skin feeling different by the time fall arrives.

As the weather becomes cooler and drier, your routine may need a little more emphasis on hydration and moisture.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends keeping skincare simple and consistent, emphasizing gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ protection.

Here's where I'd start.

1 — DON'T ABANDON YOUR SPF

Just because summer is ending doesn't mean sunscreen season is over.

UV exposure doesn't disappear when temperatures drop. Keep broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher in your daily routine, particularly when you'll be spending time outdoors.

Your fall mantra:
Protect the skin you're in.

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2 — SWITCH FROM STRIPPING TO NOURISHING

If your skin starts feeling tight or dry after cleansing, it may be time to reassess your routine.

A gentle cleanser can help clean the skin without unnecessarily stripping it. Dermatologists also caution against over-exfoliating dry or peeling skin because it can further compromise moisture.

Fall isn't necessarily the time to add five new products.

Sometimes your skin simply needs less stripping and more nourishment.

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3 — MOISTURIZE, THEN MOISTURIZE AGAIN

One of the easiest ways to transition your body-care routine into fall is to become more intentional about moisturizing.

Try applying your moisturizer or body oil while your skin is still slightly damp after bathing. This can help trap moisture and reduce water loss.

This is where we love turning skincare into a ritual.

Ritual over routine. Always.

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4 — DON'T FORGET YOUR BODY

Your face isn't the only skin transitioning with the seasons.

Pay attention to your:

• Hands
• Elbows
• Knees
• Legs
• Feet
• Cuticles

These areas can become especially dry as the weather changes.

Create a simple nighttime ritual:

Shower → Moisturize → Body Glaze → Relax

Put on your favorite pajamas. Light a candle. Spray your room with your favorite Corleon fragrance.

And just like that, you've turned an ordinary Tuesday night into a ritual.

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5 — GIVE YOUR SKIN ROOM TO BREATHE

Fall can be tempting for experimenting with new products, but you don't need to overhaul everything at once.

Dermatologists note that introducing too many products—particularly active or anti-aging products—can irritate the skin.

Instead:

Introduce → Observe → Adjust.

Give your skin time to tell you what it needs.