As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, your skincare routine should shift with the season. Fall is the perfect time to repair summer skin damage, boost hydration, and prepare your skin for the colder, drier months ahead. Here are 7 essential skincare products to include in your fall routine:
1. Gentle Cleanser
Say goodbye to summer’s foaming, oil-stripping cleansers. In the fall, your skin needs a gentle, hydrating cleanser that removes impurities without disrupting the skin barrier. We recommend Revision Skincare’s Gentle Foaming Cleanser for everyday use.
2. Hydrating Serum
As temperatures drop, so does the humidity—meaning your skin loses moisture faster. A hydrating serum packed with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin helps draw moisture into the skin and keep it plump and dewy. Revision Skincare’s HA HydraSerum+™ 0.5 FL OZ
is the ultimate solution for weightless hydration and visibly smoother, younger-looking skin. Featuring a potent blend of multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants, this advanced serum delivers immediate and long-lasting moisture while helping support collagen production for skin that looks firmer and plumper.
3. Barrier-Boosting Moisturizer
Transition into a richer moisturizer that supports your skin barrier. Look for products with ceramides, peptides, and squalane to lock in moisture and protect your skin from environmental stressors.
4. Antioxidant Serum (Vitamin C)
Even though the summer sun is fading, UV damage and free radicals are still a threat. A Vitamin C serum helps brighten the skin, fade post-summer sunspots, and protect against oxidative stress all year long. Revision Skincare’s C+ Correcting Complex is the only vitamin C treatment formulated with 30% pure THD Ascorbate, the highest concentration of the most superior form of Vitamin C, to deliver transformative skin brightening benefits.
5. Retinol or Retinoid
Fall is an ideal time to (re)introduce retinol. With less sun exposure, the risk of irritation and sensitivity goes down. Retinoids help increase cell turnover, reduce fine lines, and smooth texture—perfect for post-summer skin recovery. Revision Skincare’s Retinol Complete 0.5 and Retinol Complete 1 helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
6. Gentle Exfoliant (1–2x/week)
Help your skin shed dry, dull cells with a gentle exfoliator. Choose ingredients like lactic acid, mandelic acid, or enzymes to keep your skin fresh without over-exfoliating or causing irritation.
7. Daily Sunscreen (Yes, Still!)
Just because it’s cooler doesn’t mean you can skip SPF. UVA rays (which cause aging) are present year-round—even on cloudy days. Keep using a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily to protect your skin and support all the other treatments you’re using. We carry a wide variety of Coola Suncare sunscreens from face formulations, setting sprays and body lotions. If you want an easy-to-wear tinted moisturizer that doubles as your daily SPF try Revision Skincare’s Intellishade in one of its great formulations!
Think of fall skincare as a reset—a chance to nourish your skin after a summer of sun, sweat, and travel. With the right products in your routine, you can maintain healthy, glowing skin all season long.
Need help picking the right products for your skin type? Stop by and see us at the front desk! We sell all of the linked products above!
The information presented in this blog is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. If you have questions or concerns, please call our office or make an appointment with a medical professional. Savannah River Dermatology is located at 575 Furys Ferry Rd in Augusta, Ga. Our office can be reached at 706-691-7079.
