As summer transitions to fall, skin care routines need adjustment to address the changing climate and humidity levels. Dr. Antony Nakhla, a double board-certified dermatologist and founder of Eighth Day, emphasizes this shift as a recalibration rather than a complete overhaul. After months of high humidity, skin often requires richer moisturizers and added barrier-supporting ingredients to stay balanced and hydrated. He also suggests reintroducing retinoids for those who reduced their use due to increased sun sensitivity in the summer.
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New York-based facialist Samantha Susca advises against sudden overhauls in routines, recommending instead minor adjustments, such as incorporating gentle exfoliation or gradually increasing the richness of moisturizers.
Current trends in skin care indicate a move towards regenerative biotech, as noted by Dr. Nakhla. This includes ingredients that promote cell regeneration and strengthening, such as growth factor mimetics and next-generation peptides. Recent advances are bringing these elements, historically found in clinical settings, to consumer shelves. Innovations like exosomes and salmon DNA (PDRN) are gaining traction in anti-aging products. Dr. Nakhla highlights that Eighth Day's offerings utilize patented Peptide-Rich Plasm technology, integrating bioidentical science to mimic the skin’s natural regenerative processes.
Both experts have observed a growing consumer interest in understanding product ingredients. Dr. Nakhla mentions that people are moving away from complicated, lengthy routines, preferring effective, easily comprehensible products. Susca echoes this sentiment, focusing her client sessions on educating them about ingredient efficacy versus marketing hype. She warns that the concentration and delivery system of an ingredient are often more crucial than the ingredient's trendiness.
Regardless of the season, hydration remains a priority. Susca indicates the importance of introducing richer hydration and barrier repair products before implementing corrective treatments like retinols or peels. As humidity decreases, skin becomes more prone to dehydration, leading to sensitivity and compromised barriers, which further necessitates the use of products designed to restore skin integrity.