🍂 Fall Skincare Reset: How to Recover From Summer Fun

Q: How can I repair my skin after summer and prepare it for fall?
After months of sunshine, heat, and outdoor activities, skin can feel dehydrated, stressed, and dull. Transitioning into fall is the perfect time to repair sun damage, restore hydration, and strengthen your skin barrier for the cooler months ahead.

Below are five simple steps — and spa-approved product recommendations — to refresh your post-summer skincare routine.

Step 1: Use a Gentle Cleanser

Q: What type of cleanser should I use in the fall?
In cooler weather, your skin produces less oil and needs gentle cleansing to avoid over-stripping. Switch from harsh, foaming cleansers to hydrating or enzyme-based options that remove buildup while keeping skin balanced.

Recommended cleansers:

• SkinMedica’s Facial Cleanser — soothing and refreshing

• Aethereal’s Papaya Gentle Enzyme Cleanser — brightens while cleansing

Key benefits:

• Removes sweat, oil, and sunscreen buildup

• Prepares skin for active ingredients

• Helps prevent seasonal dryness

Step 2: Reintroduce Gentle Exfoliation

Q: Why should I exfoliate in the fall?
Exfoliation clears away dead skin cells left behind by summer, reviving dull complexions and improving product absorption. Choose gentle exfoliants to avoid irritation on post-sun skin.

Recommended exfoliants:

• SkinMedica’s AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser — brightens and smooths

• ZO’s Exfoliating Polish — buffs away dullness for instant glow

• Aethereal’s Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum — gentle resurfacing boost

Key benefits:

• Smooths uneven texture

• Brightens skin tone

• Supports healthy cell turnover

Step 3: Add a Boost of Vitamin C

Q: How does Vitamin C help post-summer skin?
Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant that helps fade sun damage, even out skin tone, and protect against environmental stressors. It’s the perfect addition to any fall skincare routine.

Recommended serums:

• ZO’s 10% Vitamin C Self-Activating — brightens and defends

• Aethereal’s Vitamin C Brightening Serum — smooths and revitalizes

Key benefits:

• Brightens dull skin

• Boosts collagen production

• Fights free radical damage

Step 4: Strengthen Your

Moisture Barrier

Q: Why does my skin need more moisture in fall?
 Cooler air and lower humidity can weaken the skin barrier, leading to dryness and sensitivity. Use hydrating, barrier-repairing moisturizers to lock in moisture and keep your complexion soft and resilient.

Recommended moisturizers:

• SkinMedica’s Ultra Sheer Moisturizer — featherlight hydration

• Aethereal’s Ultra Light Soothing Aloe Moisturizer — calms and hydrates

• Marini Skin Solutions’s Transformation Face Cream — deeply nourishing and reparative

Key benefits:

• Restores hydration

• Protects against seasonal dryness

• Leaves skin soft, smooth, and plump

Step 5: Keep Wearing Sunscreen

Q: Do I really need SPF in the fall?
Yes — UV rays are present year-round, even on cloudy days. Daily sunscreen protects your skin and preserves the progress from your summer glow-up.

Recommended sunscreens:

• ZO’s Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30 — smooth, matte finish

• Aethereal’s Mineral Mattifying Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 — sheer coverage + protection

• Marini Skin Solutions’s Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33 — hydrating and protective

Key benefits:

• Shields from UV damage

• Prevents dark spots and premature aging

• Maintains an even skin tone

Key Takeaways:

Your Fall Skincare Checklist

✅ Gentle daily cleanser
✅ Mild exfoliant 2–3x per week
✅ Nourishing moisturizer morning & night
✅ Daily broad-spectrum SPF
✅ Vitamin C serum for brightening and repair

By shifting your routine to hydrating, barrier-strengthening, and antioxidant-rich formulas, you can help your skin recover from summer and glow beautifully all season long.

Want to find your perfect fall skincare match? Book a consultation with us and we’ll customize a plan just for your skin



Aethereal Medical Spa & Wellness

702-527-3779 / 702-637-9772

8935 S Pecos Rd Suite 21-A

Henderson, NV 89074