The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh routines, and—let’s be honest—a little stress. Between late nights, cooler weather, and more exposure to germs, your skin can easily start to feel dry, dull, or irritated. Fall may be the season for pumpkin patches and crisp air, but those same changes in humidity and temperature can take a toll on your skin barrier.
Don’t let your skin fail you this semester! Here’s your crash course in keeping skin healthy, hydrated, and balanced all fall long.
1. Stick to Your Routine
Consistency is everything when it comes to great skin. Studies show it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a new habit—so once you commit, stick with it. A simple morning and evening routine takes less than five minutes and makes all the difference.
Morning Routine:
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Foaming Face Wash – gently removes oil and impurities.
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Rosewater or Clean Sweep Toner – refreshes, balances pH, and preps skin.
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Daily Face Cream – locks in hydration and works beautifully under makeup.
Evening Routine:
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Foaming Face Wash – clears away the day.
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Clean Sweep Toner – helps remove residual makeup and impurities.
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Nightly Face Serum – nourishes skin overnight with plant-based actives.
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Beauty Balm – seals in moisture and adds antioxidant protection.
Once that routine feels automatic, add a weekly exfoliant like Bamboo Face Polish, an Enzyme Mask, or a Clay Mask to support cell turnover and keep your skin glowing. Before long, your skincare routine will feel as natural as brushing your teeth.
2. Transition to Natural Products
Fall also ushers in cold and flu season—a great time to simplify and clean up your personal-care routine. Many commercial cosmetics still contain questionable ingredients, but switching to cleaner formulas doesn’t mean compromising performance.
We love Pure Anada, a Canadian brand of natural cosmetics that checks all the right boxes:
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Certified Organic ingredients
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Cruelty-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO
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Naturally colored with minerals instead of synthetic dyes
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Refillable and eco-conscious packaging
The formulas feel like skincare and perform like professional makeup—without the price tag.
3. Prevent Chapped Lips
Cold weather, wind, and even some lip balms can dry out your lips. The fix? Choose balms made with nourishing, plant-based ingredients.
At Simple Body, our lip balms are free from parabens, petroleum, and synthetic fragrances. Instead, we use natural oils, butters, and a hint of essential oil for flavor.
Try these flavors:
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Vanilla Mint
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Citrus Burst
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Wintergreen
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Cinnamon Vanilla
Toss one in every bag—backpack, tote, glove box—so you’re always covered. For a touch of color, reach for one of our tinted lip balms.
4. Heal and Protect Chapped Hands
Between classroom handwashing and colder air, dry hands can become an issue fast—especially for kids with sensitive skin. Many school soaps are harsh and strip the skin’s natural barrier, leading to irritation or eczema.
While you may not control what’s in the school soap, you can protect their hands afterward.
Simple Body hydration levels:
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Lotion (Unscented) – lightweight daily protection
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Body Butter (Unscented) – rich moisture for dry or cracked hands
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Herbal Skin Rescue – soothes inflamed or damaged skin
All three are available in travel sizes—perfect for backpacks, desks, and lockers.
At home, swap harsh soaps for our glycerin-based Hand + Body Wash. Glycerin is a natural humectant that draws water into the skin, improving barrier function and hydration.
Available scents:
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Himalayan Magic
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Lavender
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Eucalyptus Mint
Keeping one by every sink helps defend against germs and dryness during fall and winter.
5. Prep for Seasonal Changes
A little preparation now can save your skin later. Keep your essentials handy—lip balm, lotion, and body butter in your bag, Skin Rescue in the car for sports nights, and a gentle cleanser in every bathroom.
As temperatures drop, it’s also a good time to refresh your skincare shelf:
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Replace any expired summer products
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Add more hydrating formulas
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Exfoliate weekly to remove dry patches
Small, consistent steps will keep your skin comfortable and resilient all season long.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re sending kids off to school or juggling your own fall schedule, your skin deserves a little extra care. Stick to a simple routine, transition to natural products, and keep moisture within reach. With these fall skincare tips, you’ll stay at the top of your skincare class all semester.