Green Day fan, did you ask someone to wake you up when... September ends? Well, wake up then, because that time has come! Summer is now a sweet, distant memory, and autumn is ready to take center stage with its warm colors, falling leaves, and... our skin crying out for help. Yes, because with the changing season, even your skincare routine - not just your wardrobe - needs a refresh. And we're here to help!

Whether you're a pumpkin spice latte lover or you prefer cozy evenings with a blanket and a good book, it's time to pamper your face and get it ready for the colder months. In this article, we'll guide you through 7 simple and essential steps to adapt your skincare routine for autumn: ready to discover all the beauty secrets for radiant skin, even on the greyest days? Keep reading and get ready to say "welcome autumn!"... with a glowing face!

1. Seasonal change, texture change: swap light formulas for richer ones.

You look at the trees and think, "Hmm, those leaves seem so familiar..."? No, it's not just you: autumn is - by definition - the season of dry skin, sensitivity, and redness. While nature has its own rhythms and balances to follow, and it's only right for the leaves to dry up and fall, we can't say the same for your skin. Don't let it wither; give it all the care it needs to protect itself from dehydration and dryness. Start by choosing richer, more nourishing formulas - compared to the lighter textures used during summer - to deeply hydrate and nourish, protecting your skin barrier from temperature drops and fluctuations. But how do you choose the perfect skincare solution for you?

- Don’t let wind, friction, and plummeting temperatures stress your skin: LeniCream wraps your flushed face like a caress, soothing and regenerating the superficial skin layer, protecting it from external factors, leaving the redness... only to the autumn landscapes.

- If the changing seasons don't just affect the calendar but also inevitably start to show on your face, the AgeFactor line, with its anti-aging cream or balm, helps to free your beauty from the "dead branches" of time while deeply nourishing with the 24 actives of the 24 EXPOSOME FACTORS® complex, which works on the appearance of wrinkles and age signs related to the exposome, protecting your skin from within. And if you’d rather breathe new life into time than just stop it, ReviAge is the regenerating anti-aging cream for you: with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Bio-Placental Growth Factors, its enveloping texture fights free radicals with targeted action on wrinkles and fine lines.

- Lastly, for those days when you just want to stay under the covers, sipping the first teas of the season, E-Balm is the ultimate nourishing cream: rich, thick, and enveloping, it deeply and long-lastingly hydrates all skin layers.

2. Refresh your cleansing routine with the arrival of autumn!

Our rule No.1 doesn't just apply to choosing the right creams for the season but also extends to cleansing: think of it as another precious opportunity to give your skin a unique boost of hydration and specific actives right from the morning when the fresh air from the windows already starts to dry and redden your skin.

Leave the lighter, more watery cleansers to the warm memories of summer and incorporate into your skincare routine textures that can deeply cleanse while protecting your skin's natural oils from external stressors like smog, cold, and wind. With our legendary cleanser, CarbonClean, you have a “black knight” ready to fight impurities, toxins, and pollution particles thanks to Activated Charcoal, which absorbs everything your skin wants to shed!

Perfect for this transitional season between summer and winter, use it in combination with ToniCream: a multifunctional toner that is as light as it is effective in embracing the deeper layers of your skin, delivering a dose of hydration boosted by oxygenating complexes and Hyaluronic Acid. Your face will thank you!

3. From the table to your beauty bag: choose hydrating and nourishing ingredients for your skin.

Speaking of Hyaluronic Acid… did you know that some active ingredients are more suitable than others for autumn and seasonal transitions? What they have in common is their ability to deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, which is essential for retaining moisture at the skin's core and ensuring a healthy, glowing complexion. Our extensive Rheary contains many such ingredients, and we could talk about them for hours… But since those lazy afternoons reading under the parasol are long gone, we'll keep it concise, moving beyond the classics like "Hyaluronic Acid" and "Vitamins" to reveal the importance of ingredients you might not yet know about!

In particular, your autumn skincare routine should include:

- ConcreteWax: A blend of Ceramides 1-3-6, Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, and Phytosphingosine! "What?" you might be wondering. If you’re not familiar with our Rheary, know that Ceramides alone make up 50% of the skin's surface layer and, together with Cholesterol and Fatty Acids, create the perfect formula to soothe sensitivity and redness, provide long-lasting hydration, and protect the balance of the skin barrier. Discover all the must-have Rhea Cosmetics products containing it on our website!

- Tsubaki Oil: Extracted from the Japanese Camellia, it is known for its strong antioxidant properties, making it ideal for sensitive and delicate skin. It provides extraordinary elasticity and softness, fights free radicals, soothes, nourishes, and protects the skin and its barrier. The secret weapon of 2 hydration champions for face and body, like Aqua[mi] and 2Hydra!

- Butters of various kinds: Whether it's the well-known Cocoa Butter, the anti-inflammatory Mango Butter, or the more emollient and protective Murumuru Butter, they are all perfect for wrapping your skin in a nourishing embrace and gently, calmly, and serenely guiding it into the winter cold.

4. Protect your lips: get them ready for the cold season.

If lip glosses brightened your summer nights, no amount of sparkle can stand up to the autumn winds and temperature swings. Don’t leave your lips to fend for themselves against chapping and dryness: load up on hydration before the colder season ruins the beauty of your smile. Don’t worry, though, because with NutriKiss, you get much more than just a classic lip balm at your... handbag: our nourishing lip balm is a true treatment in a stick, hydrating and protecting your lips as if it were a rich cream.

Psst… for plump, nourished, and protected lips from the very first morning, apply AgeDefender as an overnight mask before you go to bed: wake up to a star-worthy smile!

5. Even though summer is a distant memory, never forget your SPF.

Remember that the sun - and its damage - doesn’t have a season and doesn’t stop just because the calendar page turns: autumn sun is by no means kinder or more forgiving to your skin and can still cause harm even on cloudy or cool days. Sure, applying liters of sunscreen twice a day when you're bundled up isn’t easy, but fortunately, with DailyShield SPF 50 and BBShield SPF 15, you have the perfect allies for every day. They’re ready to protect you from UVA and UVB rays, blue light from screens, and even pollution, all while hydrating your skin.

Rhea Cosmetics tip? The right amount really makes a difference: the rule is to use about 2mg of sunscreen for every square centimetre of skin. So, dispense the product onto your hands, cover your index, middle, and ring fingers along their full length, and... voilà, the perfect amount of sun protection for your face - even in autumn - is served!

6. Even as temperatures drop, hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate some more.

Want glowing, firm, and healthy skin even in autumn? The key to any beauty routine isn’t just about creams, textures, and active ingredients but also involves a truly special ingredient you already have at home, within easy reach: water. To ensure your face looks radiant and beautiful on the outside, you need to care for it from the inside by maintaining proper hydration levels, drinking at least 2 liters of water a day. And yes, warm herbal teas under the covers or by the fireplace count too!

But be careful: hiding under layers of clothing doesn’t excuse neglecting the skin on your body, which still needs hydration and nourishment. With H2ONutri, you infuse your skin with nourishment, elasticity, and softness right in the shower, saving time and energy… which, especially during this time of year, are so precious.

7. For skin truly ready for the seasonal change, rely on professional beauty advice.

We can see it just by walking down the street: not everyone experiences autumn in the same way. Some are summer nostalgics who refuse to give up short sleeves and cling to the last days of warmth, while others are early adopters of winter, eagerly pulling out their puffer jackets by mid-September. And then there are those who ask for more ice in their drink and those who savor a steaming hot chocolate… Similarly, every skin experiences the seasonal change uniquely, with specific and personalized needs.

Do you know what yours are? Trust the expert diagnosis of our skin professionals: find the nearest Rhea Cosmetics institute and let your Dermotecnologist® guide you in discovering the skincare routine tailored just for you. To make your skin happier than ever, even in autumn!