How to Transition Your Skincare for Melbourne’s Autumn
As the seasons shift in Melbourne, so do your skin’s needs. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and drier air, which can leave your skin feeling dehydrated, sensitive, and dull.
The humidity of summer starts to fade, meaning moisture loss becomes more common, and your skin barrier may feel more vulnerable. Now is the time to adjust your skincare routine and treatments to strengthen, hydrate, and prepare for the colder months ahead.
Common Autumn Skin Concerns
With less moisture in the air and the lingering effects of summer sun exposure, you may notice:
Increased dryness and dehydration
Sensitivity and irritation due to a compromised skin barrier
A dull, uneven complexion from post-summer buildup
Congestion and breakouts as the skin adjusts to seasonal changes
To maintain healthy, glowing skin throughout autumn, consider making these key adjustments.
1. Skincare Adjustments: More Hydration, More Barrier Support
As the air becomes drier, lightweight summer products may no longer provide enough moisture. Now is the time to incorporate richer, more nourishing textures and ingredients that restore hydration and strengthen your skin barrier.
Switch to richer moisturisers – Look for formulas with ceramides, peptides, and nourishing oils to reinforce the skin’s protective barrier.
A super-charged treatment designed to revitalize, repair and nourish during the skin's nightly repair process. Wake up to a moisturized complexion with a firmer, smoother appearance.
How To Use: After serums, apply a small amount
Professional Tip: Can be used as a daily moisturizer for severely dry, stressed skin
Suitable for: Aging, Sensitive, Irritated, Dry skins
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Phosphatidylcholine, Glycerin, Ethyl Macadamiate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Maltodextrin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*, Mangostin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cholesteryl Chloride, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol. *Certified Organic
30mL
Add a hyaluronic acid serum – Hyaluronic acid helps to draw moisture into the skin, keeping it plump and hydrated.
Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 Serum | 30ml
- Powerful hydrating facial serum with incredible skin after-feel
- Helps to re-establish the skin’s natural hydro-balance for an improved skin texture, suppleness and luminosity
Instant long-lasting skin hydration
This lightweight and easily-absorbed hydrating gel-serum delivers skin-softening Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and super moisture-enhancing Hyaluronic Acid to produce rapid and significant improvements in the general condition and feel of the skin. Exhibits excellent water-retaining properties to quench your skin and provides excellent skin hydration. Can be used day and/or night (or whenever you want a hydration boost) to soften and smooth the skin or for optimal renewal and protection of the skin.
Strengthen with targeted serums – Products like Beta Gel and Osmosis Immerse Oil provide deep hydration and barrier support.
Artisan oils provide natural anti-inflammatory and conditioning properties to promote healing while preserving a youthful radiance.
How To Use: Shake lightly. Apply a small amount to skin or mix into any moisturizer.
Professional Tip: Use on finger nails to condition cuticles.
Suitable for: Aging, Sensitive, Irritated, Dry skins.
Ingredients: Emu Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil.
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Hydrate from within – Taking 4-6 capsules of EFA Ultra daily helps your skin retain moisture and prevents seasonal dryness.
DMK EFA Ultra is St. Skin’s go-to internal skin support supplement, delivering the full group of essential fatty acids — 3, 6, 7 and 9 — to nourish the skin from within.
Use a hydrating sheet mask – A weekly mask helps to replenish lost moisture and keep your skin feeling soft and supple. We love the Medik8 Bio Cellulose Sheet Mask.
Post Treatment Soothing Mask | 1 individual sheet mask
Ideal after facial treatments such as chemical peels, laser procedures
Instant relief mask or weekly restoring treatment
Instantly cooling and soothing
Provides intense hydration and healing properties
Deeply soothing and nourishing bio-cellulose mask
A soothing mask enriched with zinc and hyaluronic acid to calm, restore and hydrate skin after facial treatments. Bio-cellulose material is designed for optimum skin adhesion and active delivery.
2. Skin Treatments: Repair, Renew & Prepare
Autumn is an ideal time to strengthen and refine your skin after the summer months while prepping for more intensive winter treatments.
Clear away summer buildup – Microdermabrasion removes dead skin cells and congestion, restoring radiance.
Boost oxygenation & repair – Enzyme therapy helps increase circulation, cell turnover, and skin function.
Try our Glow Up Facial – This express treatment is designed to reset your skin for the new season, combining a Quick Peel, Express Micro & LED for instant brightness and hydration.
3. Prepping for Winter Treatments
Winter is the best time for laser and light-based treatments, such as IPL and Venus Viva, which require minimal sun exposure. These treatments help address pigmentation, redness, and skin texture, but your skin needs to be in the right condition before starting. By strengthening your skin in autumn, you ensure better treatment results and a smoother recovery process.
Ready to give your skin the autumn refresh it deserves?
New to St. Skin? Kickstart your journey with a Skin Consultation or treat yourself to our Glow Up Facial—the perfect way to experience our expertise and rejuvenate your skin for the new season.
Existing clients? It’s time for your complimentary Skin Health Review to fine-tune your skincare routine and prepare your skin for upcoming winter treatments.
Your skin’s needs change with the seasons—let’s ensure your routine keeps up. Book your appointment today and embrace your best skin yet!