Did you wipe off the facial toner on a cotton pad? An expert warns against this common mistake

The groundwork for winter skin must be done already in the fall, says Hilla Helsinki owner and cosmetologist Minna Monthan start.

Autumn is the best time to take care of and pamper your skin, because during this in-between season you don’t have to suffer from frost or the scorching sun yet.

When autumn arrives, the first thing you should do is take care of the summer damage. After that, it is necessary to start preparations for a cold and dry winter. With these tips you will succeed!

1. Deep cleaning

When moving into autumn, you should start taking care of your skin with deep cleansing. Monthan says that the sun has made the skin thicker. It’s like a shield on your face and that’s why sebum doesn’t reach the surface as easily during regular cleansing. After the summer, impurities and sunscreen residues have also remained under the skin. The skin should be deeply cleansed so that these do not remain under the skin as unpleasant blockages.

– Otherwise, the problem will only multiply in winter.

Monthan says that oil cleaning works for this task better than anything else. The oil acts like a solvent, it lifts all impurities to the surface. Monthan also advises on clay products, because Clay’s job is to stick to fat-based ingredients.

Therefore, deep clean the skin with an oil cleansing product or, for example, with the help of a clay mask.

2. Hydration

After deep cleaning, we can get to hydration.

Monthan points out that the skin does not necessarily feel dry right after the summer. If you don’t pay special attention to hydration and hydration in the fall, you will definitely notice it in the winter at the latest.

It is therefore worth using moisturizing facial lotions and completely forgetting to use cotton pads when using facial lotion. Monthan reminds us that micellar water is used to clean the skin and facial water to moisturize the skin. The facial toner can be sprayed onto the skin of the face or gently pressed directly with the hands and then left on the skin. If you wipe off the facial toner with a cotton pad, the skin can dry out even more.

If you feel that oil cleansing alone is not enough when cleansing your skin, you can use double cleansing or micellar water to help. As the name suggests, double cleansing refers to a two-part cleansing where the face is cleansed with both an oil- and water-based cleanser. Monthan recommends a gentle cleansing milk as a companion to the oil cleaner.

After these steps, it’s the turn of the brightening face water that is left on the skin.

When moving into autumn, you should also choose a face cream with a rich texture.

3. Enhancement

When the skin is deeply cleansed and carefully moisturized, it’s time to boost skin care with active antioxidants and vitamins.

After the summer, the skin needs antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent and combat the adverse effects of UV rays, such as uneven skin tone, liver spots and the appearance of fine lines. Antioxidants also protect the skin against air pollution. When it comes to antioxidants, Monthan swears by vitamin C.

vitamin C

Vitamin C can be used in the morning and in the evening. In the evening, vitamin C has a cell repairing and regenerating effect. During the day, it protects the skin from, among other things, air pollution.

If you haven’t used vitamin C before, it’s worth adding it to your skin care routine little by little. Here are the beautician’s tips for adding vitamin C to your skin care routine:

1. Choose one product that contains vitamin c. For example, it can be a serum, moisturizer or mask.

2. In the beginning, use the product only every other day. Note! Finally, vitamin C can be used twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Monthan reminds that vitamin C products can be used quite carefree after that. As long as it is not a strong vitamin C course, then you should not use other products that contain vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, or retinol, could not be used quite as carelessly in the summer, because it sensitizes the skin to the sun. Thus, when autumn arrives, it is a good time to take care of the skin with vitamin A as well. However, Monthan reminds us that even in autumn, vitamin A should only be used in the evening.

Vitamin A strengthens and regenerates the skin. It repairs and stimulates skin functions. In addition, it supports the production of collagen. Retinol also contributes to curbing excess sebum production and skin impurities, so it is a great ingredient also for those suffering from acne and impurities. Retinol improves the structure and texture of the skin and thus also shrinks skin pores.

Here’s how you can:

The Finnish Unna Nordic’s clay mask effectively cleans impurities from the pores. The product is wonderfully gentle and fresh. The clay mask does not feel tightening or drying at all. The product contains white clay, juniper water, birch sap and prebiotics, which promise to balance and moisturize the skin. 48 e, Hilla Helsinki.

The gentle face cleansing cream of the domestic Nobe brand is made from the by-products of oat production. The product contains, among other things, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and ceramides, which nourish and protect the skin from free radicals, while strengthening the skin’s protective layer. The product gently cleansed the makeup and the skin remained super soft after use. 29.90 e, Life.

The l’Eau Micellaire micellar water from the French pharmacy brand Lierac effectively but gently removes make-up residues, dirt and impurities. The ample product in a pump bottle contains 96 percent natural ingredients, including prebiotics and algae. The skin was left feeling fresh and clean. The vegan product is also suitable for sensitive skin. Excellent price-quality ratio. 15.90 e, You are beautiful.

The care water of the i+m brand smells wonderfully rosy. The treatment water can be conveniently sprayed directly on the skin of the face. The shower is gentle and spreads well. The product not only soothes the skin of the face, but also the mind thanks to its wonderful fragrance. Great value for money! 11.50 e, Beauty Shaman.

The mist belonging to the Yin Your Skin product family is a powerful moisturizing and brightening face spray. Scented with orange blossom and green tea, this luxurious spray is ideal for all skin types, morning and night. 78 e, House of Organic.

The domestic Aava brand has created a product called The Cream. As the name already says, the cream can be used on the skin of the face as well as on the body. This multifunctional product is especially good for sensitive and dry skin, even atopic skin. If desired, the product can be used on the skin of the face like a night mask. 36.90 e, Exactly.

Huxley’s night mask nourishes, moisturizes and soothes the skin during the night. The product smells and feels wonderful against the skin. The night mask’s gel-like composition contains antioxidant and effectively moisturizing prickly pear seed oil and skin-soothing herbal frog extract. 29.90 e, Stockmann.

The Glow by Nature serum from the German natural cosmetics brand Lavera is suitable for aging skin. The light, milky composition brought brightness to the skin and evened out its tone. The product’s active ingredients, i.e. vitamin C and Q10, help remove signs of fatigue from tired skin. Recommended age from 25 years old and up. 26.55 e, Well-being.

The vitamin C serum of the Swedish natural cosmetics brand Moon Sun Organic is suitable for brightening cloudy skin. Effectively moisturizing serum is suitable for those in need of radiance under moisturizer. Contains, among other things, nourishing aloe vera, sea buckthorn and neroli. Absorbed quickly and was quite sufficient. An interesting new acquaintance. 38 Candy shop of beauty.

Product images: manufacturers.