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Too much sun? Not enough? Whatever your summer experience was, your skin will need some help to get ready for the colder weather to come. Whether it's dry skin repair or combating the pale skin blues see what you need to be doing to get perfect skin this fall.

1. It's way to dry! Colder weather is your cue to add more moisturising products to your routine. No more of that bar of soap business - you need a gentle cleanser that hydrates instead, as well as moisturiser for your entire body.

   

2. It's super sensitive Skin becomes way more susceptible to the environment as the temperature drops - sometimes it's best just to let it have a break. Skip aggressive treatments for a little bit and try exfoliating less (once a week as opposed to twice, every other week) concentrating instead on gentle cleansing and moisturising.

3. It has summer aftershock Whether you've spent the past few months at the beach or not, you have sun damage - most likely in the form of sun spots and more visible signs of ageing. Add a retinoid to your routine to repair and renew. Products to help with fine wrinkles and lines and dull, sullen skin. Another symptom of the summer months is larger pores. Sun and heat stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, which, along with dirt and keratin, fill up and stretch out pores. UVA radiation, which penetrates into the dermis, weakens and breaks down collagen and elastin, the structure foundation of the skin, and this makes pores even more dilated. Look for peels, serums or hydrators with salicylic acids to clean out pores.

4. It's more vulnerable to sun damage Not because the sun is stronger per se, but the UV index may continue to be high and you're less aware of it/motivated to slather on the protection. Wear a moisturiser with sunscreen every morning, and SPF 50 sunscreen when doing outdoor activities.

5. It could be under-circulated Cold temps constrict blood vessels and thus can hinder circulation. Without proper blood flow to the skin, your complexion can look sallow, says celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau. To ensure you don't lose your glow, look for antioxidants that are known to stimulate blood flow, like rosemary, ginseng extract, and peppermint. We suggest adding Rouleau's Revitalizing Ginseng Toner, which works to dilate the blood vessels.