Fall Skincare Reset: Rebuild, Restore, and Reveal Radiance

As the air cools and humidity drops, your skin begins to lose the dewy glow it had during the summer. Fall is the perfect time to reset your skincare routine and repair sun damage while restoring hydration and barrier health. At Complexions Spa and Dubois Beauty, we believe in nurturing skin through every seasonal change with clean, effective ingredients and treatments that work in harmony with your natural biology.

Why Fall is the Ideal Time to Reset

During the summer months, your skin likely experienced increased oil production, UV exposure, and environmental stress from heat and humidity. As we transition into cooler weather, these factors shift—bringing dryness, dullness, and increased sensitivity. Now is the time to:

• Repair sun damage

• Rebuild the skin barrier

• Boost hydration

• Refine texture with gentle exfoliation

• Introduce restorative treatments like PRF, microneedling, and light chemical peels

Our team of estheticians and medical professionals at Complexions Med Spa can guide you with customized recommendations based on your skin’s needs. Here are the key steps and products to help transition your skin into fall.

Your Fall Skincare Strategy

1. Cleanse Gently, But Thoroughly

Swap out foaming or gel cleansers for gentler, more nourishing options that won’t strip the skin. The Dubois Beauty Charcoal Cleanser deeply purifies using activated charcoal and botanicals like turmeric and neem, which calm inflammation and balance oil, while protecting the skin’s natural biome. For drier or more sensitive skin types, Marula Bloom gently removes impurities while delivering fatty acids, antioxidants, and moisture.

2. Hydrate and Strengthen with a Balancing Serum

Our skin needs help adapting to seasonal shifts. The Balance Willow Herb Serum is a seasonal essential—it helps regulate oil, reduce the look of large pores, and support the skin’s microbiome with willow herb, green tea, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics. These ingredients work synergistically to calm inflammation, restore balance, and deliver lasting hydration without congestion.

This is the perfect time to reintroduce active serums gradually. Consider alternating your Balance Serum with more targeted options like Dew Drops (for plumping hydration) or Vital A (for gentle retinol support and barrier restoration).

3. Ceramides for Barrier Support

A healthy skin barrier is your best defense in fall. Ceramides—lipids naturally found in the skin—play a vital role in sealing in moisture and protecting against irritants. They work to reinforce the skin’s natural structure, especially when dryness or seasonal changes threaten its integrity.

Some of the most effective clean ceramide sources include ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, and cholesterol, which are often derived from plant-based ingredients. These support barrier repair and help prevent moisture loss, making them excellent for dry, reactive, or aging skin. Dubois Beauty formulations emphasize barrier-supportive botanicals and lipids such as marula oil, meadowfoam seed oil, shea butter, and squalane, which complement ceramides beautifully.

4. Moisturize and Shield

After applying your serums, seal everything in with Protecting Day Cream. This antioxidant-rich moisturizer supports the skin barrier while defending against blue light and environmental pollutants. It creates a breathable shield that helps skin stay balanced, hydrated, and protected throughout the day. Follow with your favorite mineral or clean sunscreen for complete daytime protection.

For nighttime nourishment, apply a rich cream with fatty acids, peptides, and botanical oils like Dubois Beauty Night Renewal Cream to repair while you sleep.

Don’t Skip: Weekly Exfoliation

Gently exfoliate once or twice a week to brighten and refine the skin. Our Buffing Cream features polyhydroxy acids (PHAs)—a gentle, hydrating alternative to AHAs—combined with jojoba beads to physically polish the skin without causing irritation. This exfoliator is ideal for improving skin tone, smoothing rough texture, and allowing other products to penetrate more effectively.

Avoid harsh scrubs or over-exfoliating, especially as skin becomes more sensitive in cooler months.

Tips for Transitioning Your Products Seasonally

Shifting your skincare doesn't mean starting from scratch. Here’s how to transition gracefully:

1. Swap your cleanser: Move from gel or foaming formulas to oil-based or creamy cleansers like Marula Bloom to preserve hydration.

2. Layer hydration: Mist with Calm Mineral Mist, then apply your hydrating serum (Dew Drops), followed by a protective moisturizer. Layering helps trap water and improve suppleness.

3. Upgrade your moisturizer: Fall often calls for a richer cream—Protecting Day Cream is a great daytime option that nourishes while offering environmental defense.

4. Introduce exfoliation mindfully: If you’ve laid off exfoliating in summer, fall is the perfect time to reintroduce gentle exfoliants like Buffing Cream to refine and resurface.

5. Don’t forget your body: Switch to a rich shea butter-based lotion or cream to combat seasonal dryness and help lock in moisture after bathing.

6. Consult a pro: Fall is the best time for restorative facials, light peels, or LED therapy. A professional can help personalize your fall skincare strategy.

Let Us Help You Fall Back in Love with Your Skin

Whether you’re starting to see the signs of summer stress, struggling with post-travel breakouts, or noticing dry patches and dullness, we’re here to help. Our estheticians and medical aesthetics team specialize in personalized skin care that blends the best of spa wellness and clinical results.

Book a Get to Know You: A Wellness Consultation or stop by to chat with one of our skincare experts. Let’s build your best fall routine together—from product to treatment to professional support.