How to Prep Your Skin for Fall: A Seasonal Skincare Reset

Every September, we notice a shift in our treatment rooms. Skincare that doesn't work anymore, and clients walk in saying things like:

• “My skin feels tight and dry, but somehow still oily.”

• “Where did these brown spots come from?”

• “My makeup just won’t sit right anymore.”

  
  

It’s all part of the summer-to-fall transition. After months of sun, sweat, chlorine, and sunscreen buildup, your skin needs a reset. The good news? Fall is the perfect season to repair and refresh.

Here’s how we recommend prepping your skin for fall — with the right treatments and home care to match.

Summer’s Aftermath: Why Skin Feels So Off in September

All that sunscreen, chlorine, sun exposure, and even sweat can leave your skin:

• Dehydrated

• Congested

• Textured or rough

• Pigmented (sun spots, freckles)

When fall air hits (and the heat kicks on indoors), your skin basically throws up its hands and says, “Help me!”

This is why September is the perfect time for a skin reset — and where we come in.

Client Story: The “End of Summer Slump”

One of our clients, Sarah, came in recently and said:

Sound familiar? We recommended our Deluxe HydraFacial — which deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses hydrating serums into the skin. Sarah walked out saying, “This feels like my skin just drank a gallon of water.”

That’s the magic of fall facials — they give you back what the season takes away.

The Best Treatments for a Fall Reset

✨ 1. Deluxe HydraFacial

Think of this as the ultimate post-summer detox + hydration combo. It pulls out congestion (all that SPF and sweat buildup), while drenching the skin in antioxidants and peptides.

✨ 2. Microdermabrasion

If you’re dealing with dullness and rough texture, microderm is like polishing away summer. It resurfaces without downtime, making skin instantly smoother and brighter.

✨ 3. Dermaplaning

Perfect for removing dead skin + peach fuzz. Makeup glides on like silk afterward. One of our clients said after her first dermaplane, “My skin hasn’t felt this smooth in years!”

At-Home Products We Recommend

To keep results lasting longer between treatments, we pair facials with medical-grade products. Our current fall favorites:

• SkinCeuticals Emollience → a rich, restorative moisturizer that deeply hydrates and helps repair post-summer skin without clogging pores.

• SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex → targets dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines for smoother, more youthful-looking eyes after long summer days.

• SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair → because lips get so dry in the fall, this hydrates and protects.

• Nutrafol Marine Collagen MD → beauty from the inside out. We’ve had clients notice stronger nails and plumper, more resilient skin after adding this to their daily routine.

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Treat

The sun isn’t as strong, so it’s safer to do corrective treatments. This is when we can really target:

• Pigmentation from summer sun

• Rough, dehydrated texture

• Preventing fine lines before the holidays

It’s the season of repair — and your future winter skin will thank you.

Ready for Your Reset?

Whether you want hydration, brightening, or smoothing, our estheticians will customize a treatment plan with the perfect mix of facials and SkinCeuticals products for you.

By the time the holidays roll around, your skin will be glowing, smooth, and makeup-ready.