Autumn: The Season of Change
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Ah, the joy of introducing those warm, fluffy sweaters and comfy
sweatshirts back into your wardrobe rotation. As much as we long for
the warmth of summer after the gray skies of winter, nothing beats autumn when it comes to a sense of renewal. The kids begin a new
school year, your favorite football team introduces a new roster, and
you have nothing but cooler weather and the holidays to look forward
to. What better time to adjust your beauty routine than the new
season?
Fall skincare involves doing away with summer dryness and
pampering your skin. Exfoliate at least once a week during the fall
season and switch to a heavier moisturizer that will protect your
skin as it adjusts to new, cooler temperatures. For an utterly
decadent experience, call your spa to schedule a salt scrub. You’ll
walk out feeling like you have virgin skin.
Don’t forget to
maintain use of sunscreen. The same UV rays that bathed you all summer are present in the autumn sunshine. If you’re not sure which
products work best with your skin type, ask your esthetician for a
recommendation.
Now is the time to put away the sheer-tinted
moisturizer and lip gloss. Opt instead for a creamy foundation that
perfectly matches your skin tone and a velvety lipstick shade that
helps brighten your face. The careful use of a rich concealer will
help hide any under-eye circles or skin imperfections
Tweak
your makeup routine by adding warm, natural colors that allow your
true beauty to shine through. If you don’t already, do yourself a
favor by using a primer on your face and eyelids before you apply
your makeup. You may be surprised by the fact that a primer will hold
your makeup in place throughout the entire day, leaving you looking
as fresh at 5 p.m. as you did at 7 a.m.
See your stylist about
getting your hair into tip-top shape after a summer spent on the go.
Your stylist can get rid of any frizzy ends, renew your style and
freshen your color. Fall is the perfect time to try that new cut or
color that you haven’t had the nerve to try before.
Do your
best to avoid those coughs and colds that often accompany the change
of season by eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking your
vitamins, and de-stressing. For an easy way to de-stress, ask your
spa about their reflexology, massage and facial packages. A little
pampering goes a long way toward strengthening the body and spirit.
The great thing about Fall is that it gives us all a chance
to start anew, to make changes for the better. May it be your best
season of change yet.
