The weather has just gotten colder in the past months. Autumn is finally in full force, and with the cold winds that will bring in the winter very soon, your skin is bound to change just as the seasons do. But why is it that when the seasons change (from summer to autumn specifically), your skin tends to get worse?

 From common skin problems in the cold weather, like dry and flaky skin, to acne breakout, join us here at The Daebak Company as we give you a rundown on the common skin problems in autumn–and just what products to use to combat them.

Before jumping into the skincare routine and the products we recommend, we must understand what exactly happens to our skin when autumn rolls around. And then, from there, we can easily spot the changes we need to make for our skincare routine. 

From summer to fall, temperature and humidity drop–which means your skin will struggle to keep the moisture it was used to feeling in the summer air. With the lack of moisture in the air, accompanied by the chilly wind, the dry skin will then overproduce sebum or natural oil.
 

Having too much sebum usually results in clogged pores. This is when more oil, dirt, and debris get stuck under the skin–causing it to become irritated and acne-prone.

Your skin does not get enough moisture from the air as humidity levels drop when the temperature cools down–so dry skin becomes a common problem for many people. 

Dry skin means your skin is not producing enough sebum, and its symptoms, such as itching, tightening of skin, and flaking, can be very uncomfortable. But, the severity of these symptoms would also depend on the environmental factors. 

What causes your skin to turn red when facing dry, cold, and harsh weather? Windburns: A skin irritation wherein the top layer of our skin gets damaged. The air irritates our skin and causes inflammation. It's said to feel and act like a sunburn, as the skin also peels when you heal from it. 

It's essential to keep your skin moisturized and protected whenever you leave your house. Pairing a heavy moisturizer with sunscreen (packed with ingredients that help your skin lock in moisture just as much as it protects you from the sun) is the perfect way to go. 

If you think you can only get hyperpigmentation in the summer, think again. Hyperpigmentation happens in cold weather as well. Dry weather, cold temperatures, and low humidity can cause dry patches on the skin and leave dark spots behind.

Although its main trigger is sunlight, dry and damaged skin can release more melanin, which goes deeper into the skin layers and produces darker patches. It's important to moisturize and wear sunscreen to protect your skin from hyperpigmentation. 

Now that we have discussed the common problems you may have during autumn, it's time to update your skincare routine to protect your skin from these. Remember that in skincare-speak, you have to put the lightest products first and then move to the heavier ones.

The best cleansers are gentle ones–not ones that strip your skin of its sebum completely. Foam cleansers are known to be mild as they only remove excess sebum and keep the skin soft.

Highly rated to be a cult classic for K-Beauty and a celebrity-approved brand, this gentle cleansing foam is a mild cleanser that doesn't just clean your face but also moisturizes it–not leaving the skin too dry or too tight.

The foam cleanser boasts ingredients of morus alba leaves and Dioscorea japonica root, which are known to be effective in removing impurities and keeping skin healthy and bright.
 

The O!GETi Vitamin C Foam Cleanser is a cleanser that protects skin from everyday environmental pollutants while revealing clearer skin.
 

With its main ingredients being pure Vitamin C and Vita 12, the cleanser helps reveal a clearer and brighter complexion after use. And with that, the hyaluronic acid in it also helps retain the skin's moisture after every wash.

Toners help with removing any last traces of dirt on your skin. When incorporated into your daily skincare routine, it can help brighten your skin and tighten your pores. This is used after cleansing your face.

P.CALM's toner is a mild yet deep toner that is perfect for those with sensitive skin. It helps to control oil production, which in turn would help maintain a healthy skin condition. You can use it anytime, from morning to night, for the deep clean you want.

 The toner is packed with ingredients such as azulene, tea tree, probiotics, and Centella–which are known to calm inflamed skin, fight acne, improve skin texture, and repair the skin barrier.

This toner helps even out skin tone, reduces fine lines and enlarged pores, and brightens dull complexion. Although it works on all skin types, this product is most helpful to those who have irritated and sensitive skin.

With its main ingredients being panthenol and bamboo extract, this toner will moisturize and soothe skin, protect it from impurities, and improve hyperpigmentation.

Serums are lighter yet more concentrated oils that help skin with dullness and hyperpigmentation. Because of its weight, you need to add this to your skin before moisturizing. 

VITAPAIR's serum and cream are lightweight products that not only help moisturize your skin but also brighten your skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots. Perfect for day or night use, these are known to be gentle on the skin.

 With its main ingredient being Jeju lemon extract, both the serum and cream help clear the skin, unclog your pores, and also bring in the needed vitamin C in the skin. But as this is both the serum and cream, remember there is no need to add a moisturizer after both products have been used.

This eye serum has a moisture-rich texture to help care for your thin, tired, and sensitive eyes.

 This product contains houttuynia cordata, a powerful plant translated to Korean as "sipyak" or "10 medicines." It's known best for its flavonoids possessing antioxidants that possess anti-inflammatory properties.

As the weather turns colder and drier, it's vital to keep your skin moisturized to prevent it from being prone to all kinds of damage. Choose heavier moisturizers or ones that pack in a lot of nutrients to help heal your skin and protect it. 

K-Beauty and K-Skincare powerhouse ETUDE's pore cream fills the skin with moisture not just to moisturize it but also to control sebum production. This is a gel-type cream, so although it is light, it packs in a bunch of benefits for the skin.

The product's ingredients boast ginkgo biloba leaf extract and glycine soja (soybean) oil, which will help calm the skin and protect it–which is perfect for those whose skin is also irritated due to the cold wind.

This sheet mask is a moisturizing and elastic mask that fills the skin with moisture as it firms, brightens, and revitalizes it. The product comes in three steps–essence, sheet mask, and face eye cream–to help you achieve moisturized and glowing skin.

 Made with pearl extract and deep seawater from Gangwon-do, the mask is made to help reduce swelling and redness while giving your skin that healthy and beautiful glow.

Whether you prefer to stay indoors all day or go out with your friends and family, you need sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun's UV rays.

ETUDE's mild and watery sunscreen is a moist gel with a skin-friendly formula. It glides across the skin smoothly and lightly, leaving a clean and gentle finish without it feeling sticky.

The water-soluble formula contains 20 kinds of vegetable ingredients, such as dwarf ground seed extract, aloe vera, sunflower seed extract, and açai berry, among others. These ingredients help not just protect the skin from the sun but also protect it from other external factors such as dust and dirt.

The last product on our list comes from ETUDE as well–and even the same line. This mild and airy finish sunscreen is a sun milk that provides long-lasting sun protection.

One of the sun milk formula ingredients is baobab oil, an antioxidant that protects the skin from damage, heals it, and even moisturizes the skin. 

Now that the cold temperatures are finally upon us, it's essential to keep your skin healthy and moisturized to prevent it from becoming worse. It's best to stay ahead of the season to help your skin adjust to the new season.

Which of our product recommendations are you excited to try? And how do you plan to keep your skin healthy throughout autumn?