Post-Summer Skincare: Best Skin Care Treatments for Fall

As we bid farewell to summer and welcome the crisp air of fall, it's the perfect time to transition not just your wardrobe but also your skincare routine. After months of sunshine and outdoor activities, your skin might be showing the effects of the season—think sun damage, dehydration, or a lack of luster. Now is the ideal moment to focus on skin repair and rejuvenation before winter sets in.

To help your skin recover its post-summer glow, consider incorporating regular facials and corrective treatments into your routine. These facial treatments are effective for addressing sun damage, dehydration, and other common summer-related concerns.

Come and explore some of the most common skin concerns and treatments of the fall season.

What skin issues are commonly treated after summer?

Sun damage, Brown spots or hyperpigmentation

Sun damage tends to become more noticeable as autumn arrives. Even with diligent sunblock use, some UV exposure may have slipped through, leading to sun spots, dark spots, and uneven pigmentation. This occurs when skin cells produce excess melanin in response to UV exposure, resulting in hyperpigmentation.

While hyperpigmentation and dark spots can occur year-round, they often stand out more in the fall, after months of outdoor activities. Over time, these issues can appear on the face, chest, neck, and arms as wrinkles, age spots, or discoloration. Fall and winter are the best times to address sun damage with deeper corrective treatments, allowing your skin to recover and prepare for the colder season ahead.

Acne, congested pores

Did you know that fall is one of the most common times of year for breakouts and congestion? This is because oil production, which increases during the summer, continues into the cooler months. As temperatures drop, dead skin cells accumulate on the surface, trapping oil and bacteria underneath. With oxygen blocked from entering the pores, C. acnes bacteria thrive, leading to breakouts.

Congestion can also stem from dehydration, excess oil, inadequate cleansing, or frequently touching your face. Beyond the temperature shift, seasonal behaviors like warmer showers and indoor heating can dry out the skin, contributing to irritation and acne as winter approaches.

Dehydrated skin

As the weather cools down, your skin is more prone to dryness and dehydration. Lower humidity, colder temperatures, and indoor heating all contribute to moisture loss. Hot showers can also strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it feeling dry and uncomfortable. This can lead to a weakened skin barrier, resulting in itchy skin, cracking, or even eczema

What skin care treatments are best in fall?

To address these common skin concerns and keep your complexion healthy and glowing through the colder months, here are some of the top treatments we recommend this fall and winter.

Regular Facial

Regular facials are essential for maintaining healthy skin, and an end-of-summer facial is a great way to correct, nourish, and protect your complexion after months of sun exposure. It helps restore radiance and prepares your skin for the fall season.

During a facial, estheticians use professional-strength exfoliation and deep hydration, cleanse the pores, and apply advanced modalities to deliver active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin—something that can’t be achieved with topical products alone. Regular facials encourage healthier cell turnover, slow down the aging process, and make the skin healthier, clearer, and more vibrant.

Our Bespoke Facial Treatment is customized to address concerns like dehydration, dullness, congestion, or acne, and we include advanced modalities to effectively target and treat each specific issue for the best results.

Chemical Peels

The benefits of chemical peels, especially for treating sun damage, are significant. Fall is the perfect time to schedule a chemical peel, letting your skin recover just in time for the festive season.

Chemical peels work by removing dead skin cells and stimulating skin cell turnover, improving both tone and texture, while also boosting collagen production. The deeper the peel, the more downtime, with medium-depth peels being ideal for addressing extensive sun damage. However, those with darker skin tones should be cautious due to the potential risk of hyperpigmentation.

There are various types of chemical peels available, so be sure to consult a trusted skincare professional to determine which is best for your skin.

Microneedling

Microneedling uses tiny needles to create micro-wounds in the skin, triggering your skin’s natural healing response. These micro-channels help improve fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, and hyperpigmentation. During the treatment, we apply powerful active ingredients like peptides and growth factors, which work to accelerate healing and boost skin cell renewal for even better results.

We typically recommend at least 3 sessions, though many clients notice improvements after just one. Beyond treating sun damage, microneedling is also highly effective for fading post-breakout marks and smoothing indented acne scars, making it a versatile option for overall skin rejuvenation.

CoolJet Plasma

CoolJet Plasma is an ideal treatment for deeper skin rejuvenation, especially as we move into the cooler months. Using Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) technology, it penetrates the skin without causing surface trauma, allowing it to target deeper layers where collagen and elastin production occur. This helps stimulate skin repair and regeneration more effectively than surface-only treatments.

Fall is the perfect time for corrective treatments like CoolJet Plasma, as it addresses sun damage, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven skin tone—common concerns after summer. Its ability to enhance the skin's absorption of active ingredients also prepares your skin for winter, ensuring it stays nourished and protected.

With minimal downtime and a gentle, non-invasive approach, CoolJet Plasma is a fantastic option for resetting your skin post-summer and achieving long-lasting, radiant results that carry you through the fall and winter seasons.

How to upgrade your Fall skincare routine

A change in season typically means a change in how your skin behaves, and as we always say at JE'DERM skin atelier, “Listen to your skin” and update your fall skincare accordingly. While not everyone needs a full routine overhaul, here are a few fun skincare tips that can suit everyone as we transition into cooler weather.

Use Lukewarm Water When Cleansing the Face and Body 

Your skin’s natural oils form a protective barrier on the outermost layer, helping it stay balanced and protected. When you use hot water, it strips away these oils, leaving the skin dry and more vulnerable. Hot showers can also dehydrate your skin by increasing moisture loss, which can weaken your skin’s barrier.

To protect your skin and maintain hydration, stick with lukewarm water when washing your face and body. This simple change can help keep your skin soft, hydrated, and healthy as the weather cools.

Boost Hydration with a Toner

Toners are often overlooked, with many assuming they don’t offer real benefits, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Toners do more than just hydrate—they help balance your skin’s pH, remove any lingering impurities, and prepare your skin for the next steps in your routine. As we transition into fall, hydration becomes key, and a good toner can provide the water-based moisture your skin needs.

After cleansing, apply a hydrating toner by misting or wiping it over your skin. (You have about 60 seconds before water loss begins, so timing is important!) Leave the toner damp and immediately follow with your serum or moisturizer to seal in hydration and enhance the benefits of your skincare products.

Switch to a Heavier Moisturizer

When temperatures drop, opting for a slightly richer moisturizer can help prevent moisture loss and keep your skin hydrated. While lightweight moisturizers work well in the summer, transitioning to a heavier option ensures your skin stays glowing and healthy throughout the colder months.

Moisturizers to Consider for Fall: Listening to your skin is important, but stepping up your moisturizer game can help prevent moisture loss as the seasons change. If you’re using a gel moisturizer, consider switching to a lotion. If you’re already using a lotion, try moving to a cream, and so on.

Remember, using a moisturizer is essential for all skin types—even breakout-prone skin. Research shows that those prone to breakouts tend to have lower lipid levels, leading to water loss and a weakened moisture barrier, which can worsen skin issues.

Listen to Your Skin 

Just like the body, your skin is always adapting to internal and external changes, no matter the season. It's important to pay attention and recognize when your skin isn’t getting what it needs. Signs like tightness, dryness, breakouts, or increased sensitivity are clues that your current routine may need some adjusting. Always work with your skin, not against it. So, when your skin is "speaking" to you, make sure you're listening and tweak your routine as needed. If you're unsure where to start, a consultation with a JE'DERM skin atelier esthetician or a trusted esthetician near you can help guide you.

Visit JE’DERM Skin Atelier for your after summer skin care treatment!

If your skin needs some extra care after the summer, we’re here to help. At JE'DERM Skin Atelier, we offer treatments tailored to your skin’s needs, whether you're dealing with sun damage, dryness, or congestion. Let’s get your skin back on track for the fall season.

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