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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin This Fall

Your essential guide to keeping your skin healthy and happy this season
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Repair Skin With Vitamin C
We love summer just as much as any red-blooded human being. But the warm-weather seasons can be tough on skin -- and fall is the time to recover.

"Excessive sun exposure to the face, neck and your décolletage leads to uneven skin tone, sunspots and hyperpigmentation," says Raj. Repair your complexion by incorporating a vitamin C-packed brightening serum into your skin-care routine.

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Gently Fight Acne Flare-Ups
Sadly, acne does not go into hibernation for the winter. In fact, Chiu says the chilly temperatures and windy weather can irritate and inflame acne.

If you're one to reach for overdrying products to combat breakouts, such as over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide, you might want to reconsider. "Often excessive dryness can have the opposite effect on oil glands, as they get confused into increasing oil production to compensate," Chiu says.

This fall, switch to a non-drying, anti-inflammatory acne treatment gel containing dapsone. And even if you're not used to moisturizing before bed, opt for a grease-free night cream formulated for oily and combination skin.

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Use Sunscreen All Year Long
"Don't skip the SPF just because it's less sunny out," Chiu cautions. "UV rays penetrate your skin despite the more gloomy weather." The SPF in your BB cream isn't enough, either. West says to use a sunscreen containing at least 6 percent zinc oxide, and apply it to the face, neck and chest every day before you get dressed.

"You'll be thankful down the road, since it's far [easier] to prevent sun damage than to reverse it," she says.

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Bathe The Right Way
"Colder temperatures outdoors make that hot and relaxing bath even more inviting -- but not so fast!" warns Raj. Long baths and blistering hot showers strip the skin of its natural oils, causing it to dry out, crack and peel. "Hot water is one of the worst culprits that contributes to dry skin, so be sure to take warm showers instead of hot ones," she says.

Shorter showers can still feel luxe with the help of an alluring, skin-softening body wash. Try Caress Daily Silk Silkening Body Wash, which leaves skin feeling irresistibility soft. (Even better, it'll perfume your skin with its amazing mix of floral notes and hints of white peach and orange blossom.)

After your shower, gently pat your skin dry ("Don't rub too hard," Wu says). Just before skin is completely dry, apply your favorite face and body cream to lock in moisture.

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Keep Skin Youthful With Retinoids
Retinoids can be drying, but you don't have to totally ditch them come the colder months. "Retinoids are among the most anti-aging and anti-sun damage topical products available," says West. Applying them before bed throughout the colder months helps your skin maintain its youthful summer glow.

To manage the dryness associated with retinoid use, West recommends applying a moisturizer over your retinoid. "And remember that every other night is all that you need," she says.

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