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THREE THINGS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD DO TO PROTECT ONE’S SKIN IN THE AUTUMN. It’s not just the leaves that change with the welcoming of autumn; your skin does, too. While the autumn weather may encourage outdoor activities, your skin retains less moisture because of the cooler, drier air. The same happens indoors as the heat goes on and up. Key symptoms of “autumn skin” include dryness, dull and sallow skin tone, sun spots, flaking and irritation as well as the flare-up of some chronic conditions. Your skin can remain beautiful and glowing, however, if you treat it correctly and make some minor adjustments to your beauty regime to account for the change of seasons. You may also like: The secret to maintaining your natural beauty During the fall, the skin needs extra nourishment and protection. Three things that everyone should do to protect one’s skin in the autumn include: drinking lots of water to remain hydrated, applying moisturizer before going outside to give it time to be absorbed ...

Face cleansers: what do I really need? (Basics for Natural Facial Cleansing)   Cleansing (morning and night for oily skin, just at bedtime for dry skin) and moisturizing (all skin types) are the basics of daily skincare, according to dermatologist Jeanette Jacknin, author of Smart Medicine for Your Skin and founder of the J.J.M.D. Botanical Dermatology skincare line. She says that soaps are generally too harsh and drying for facial skin, so use a non soap cleanser instead, preferably one that is pH balanced. Oily skin will need a toner after washing to control oil secretion, and then a moisturizer, while dry skin only needs the moisturizer. “Men’s skin is actually thicker, rougher, and more oily and sweaty than women’s skin,” notes Jacknin. “Also, men have the special challenges of a beard. So, while as a man you may borrow your wife’s or girlfriend’s lotion, you may also want to find a skincare line made especially for you.”  The next two natural skincare routine are ...