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<\/p>\nAS our tans fade and our hair darkens, our beauty routines must shift as well.<\/p>\n
To help those of us desperate to keep our radiant complexion and youthful glow that is so synonymous with warmer months, a dermatologist shared his tips for fall skincare.<\/p>\n
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Speaking to The U.S. Sun, Dr. Muneeb Shah (@dermdoctor) said that with the drop in humidity, you can expect to see your skin change immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have good studies to show that your skin becomes dry as soon as the moisture level in the air decreases,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why during this time of year, hydration is key.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow is a good time to switch from your gel-based and hyaluronic-acid-based creams to weightier ones.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ditching the lotions and gels and opting for the thicker moisturizers will ensure your skin is getting enough nourishment for a dewy glow.<\/p>\n
But it's not just about switching up products: Changing your bathing habits makes a difference, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst, you want to take short showers with cooler water, because that will make a big difference," he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut second, those first five minutes after you get out of the shower are critical. <\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "When the skin is still damp \u2014 that\u2019s when you need to moisturize.\u201d<\/p>\n The good news is, even the cheaper moisturizers will get the job done, as Dr. Shah noted that drugstore brands that run for less than $20, like CeraVe, work just as well as the pricey stuff.<\/p>\n Besides keeping your skin well-quenched, you\u2019ll also want to get back into some of the practices that you likely ditched during the summer.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause you're getting less sun exposure now and won't be prone to burning, you should start using exfoliant acids.\u201d<\/p>\n He recommends doing so once or twice a week and noted that the kind of exfoliant you should buy depends on your skin type.<\/p>\n For those with oily skin, go for a salicylic-acid-based product \u2014\u00a0with Paula\u2019s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant being the derm doctor\u2019s favorite.<\/p>\n If you struggle with dry skin, a lactic-acid-based exfoliant \u2014 like Drunk Elephant\u2019s protini powerpeptide serum or The Ordinary\u2019s 10% lactic acid one \u2014 will simultaneously moisturize and scrub.<\/p>\n And if you have normal skin, Dr. Shah said a glycolic acid like the one from Drunk Elephant will give your skin what it needs.<\/p>\n Still, moisturizing and exfoliating aren\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n The expert\u2019s \u201cnumber one\u201d tip to prevent aging and skin damage is to continue with your sunscreen routine despite the gloomier weather.<\/p>\n \u201cEven with low levels of sunlight and low UV, you're not only still at risk for sunburns and skin cancer, but it is going to cause quite a bit of aging, redness, and increased sensitivity," he said.<\/p>\n \u201cSunlight is really the worst thing for your skin, so wearing SPF every day is super critical.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/lc-comp-noddy2-191023.jpg\")
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