Autumn Skincare to Restore Moisture to Skin Tired from Summer
There are still plenty of warm days, but the sunlight is starting to soften, and mornings and evenings are bringing more of a cool edge.
As temperatures drop, excess oil production tends to ease, so the shine and stickiness so common in summer become less of an issue.
And yet, autumn is often when we catch ourselves in the mirror thinking, "my complexion looks a bit dull" or "I look tired."
If you're feeling like your skin just isn't quite at its best now that autumn has arrived, it may simply be tired from the damage it took over the summer.
After a Harsh Summer, Skin Enters Autumn Feeling Fatigued
Intense sunlight and heavy UV exposure, along with the sharp temperature swings between hot outdoor air and cold, air-conditioned indoor spaces, make summer a demanding season for skin.
Even with diligent sunscreen use, it's nearly impossible to avoid all UV exposure during summer, when UV levels peak.
There are always spots that get missed, or sunscreen that wears off over the course of the day.
Skin that's absorbed UV rays over the summer produces excess melanin, which rises to the surface as autumn's turnover cycle progresses.
This is what causes the dullness and dark spots often seen in autumn.
Skin exposed to summer UV rays and cold air conditioning also tends to become dry, with weakened barrier function.
When skin is dry, old dead skin cells are more likely to linger on the surface, contributing to roughness and a slower turnover cycle.
If this summer fatigue is left unaddressed as the air turns properly dry, it can worsen skin condition and lead to more serious trouble.
Time to Switch Your Skincare from Summer to Autumn
During the hot, humid summer months, many people prefer lighter, more refreshing skincare products.
But to heal summer-tired skin and prepare for the dryness of the colder season ahead, now is a good time to switch to more richly moisturizing skincare items.
Use your daily skincare routine to replenish summer-tired skin with moisture and beneficial ingredients.
Thorough moisture care helps bring out your skin's natural strength, supporting a healthy turnover cycle and helping the body naturally clear away the melanin built up over summer.
Perfect for Summer-Tired Skin: KOTOSHINA's Cream White
A moisturizing cream that brightens skin toward a clear, luminous tone
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Cream White
¥6,490 (tax included)
For summer-tired skin, we highly recommend "Cream White" from KOTOSHINA, the Kyoto-born organic skincare brand. It's a moisturizing cream that spreads easily and absorbs beautifully, even in small amounts. Despite its light, non-sticky feel, organic tea seed oil provides thorough moisture. Naturally derived plant ingredients — including tea leaf extract, rich in amino acids and vitamin C, along with bearberry leaf extract, licorice root extract, and parsley seed oil — help suppress melanin production and enhance skin clarity. It's an ideal cream not only for summer-tired skin, but for anti-aging care as well. Its scent is another highlight: an herbal fragrance that brings a soothing sense of calm as the final step of your skincare routine. We hope you'll make it part of your routine as the new season begins.
Getting Even More from Your Moisturizing Cream
To enhance the effects of Cream White even further, we also recommend pairing it with Lotion White (toner) and Beauty Oil. A limited-edition set combining Lotion White and Beauty Oil, offered at a special price through the end of November, is now available.
Limited-Edition Value Set
Prepare for autumn and winter skincare with Beauty Oil, formulated with 70% tea seed oil
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[Ended] Beauty Oil Kit
¥10,780 (tax included)
