Autumn is a season of In Between. It is a time of liminality when the world is in transition. Autumnal skin reflects that. If summer is day, and winter is night then spring is dawn and autumn is dusk. These transitional seasons are often when our bodies need the most support so they can adjust and thrive in the more extreme periods of winter and summer. Through the liminal seasons of autumn and spring, it’s good to keep things simple and focus on deep nourishment. With Autumn skin people might often be dealing with the aftermath of excessive sun exposure, increasing dryness and dehydration, and maybe even some sudden sensitivity or unexpected and even seemingly erratic fluctuations — be it a hormonal breakout or rosacea flare-up.
Pomegranate Repair Serum
Pomegranate Repair Serum is a nutrition powerhouse. It is an incredibly nutrient-dense and nutrient-diverse complex of essential fatty acids, covering nearly everything on the spectrum of lipids. It supports barrier-function, feeds the skin a tremendous amount of antioxidants and a plethora of omegas. I always think of it as one of Evan’s true masterpieces. Pomegranate, Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn are all known to minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation and sun damage, while also holding deeply heat pacifying qualities as well. Studies show that sea buckthorn oil is one of the best substances one can use when dealing with the topical effects of radiation (the sun).
The thickest of our oil serums — Pomegranate Repair’s richness is especially welcomed by skin that often becomes a little drier and more dehydrated during autumn and winter. Deep, gentle, powerful nourishment.
Rose Geranium Hydrosol
Rose Geranium HydroSoul is always appropriate, but especially during transition periods as it helps skin find its footing, find its balance. Skin too oily? Skin too dry? Skin yo-yoing combination? Skin affected by a hormonal pendulum? Rose Geranium HydroSoul is the answer.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) Hydrosol
Tulsi HydroSoul. As we step into the colder months and our immune systems have to work harder to keep bacteria at bay and fortify our immune systems. Tulsi HydroSoul is incredibly protective and is a wonderful step to layer into our immune arsenal.
Wild Carrot Immortelle Eye Cream
Wild Carrot Immortelle Eye Balm - always appropriate, but especially after a summer of squinting from an abundance of sunlight. This creamy balm is nourishing, protective, regenerative and soothing and can be used not just around the eye area, but all over face (after oil + hydrosol) for an extra layer of protection for dry and irritated skin.
Sweet Blossom Moisturizing Body Oil
Sweet Blossom Body oil - in addition to nourishing skin, daily body oiling can increase circulation, as well as drop the body into a state of deep relaxation, clarity and groundedness. Sweet Blossom Oil is nourishing, rejuvenate and is a fantastic choice for everyone. It can also be used as a deep but gentle facial cleanser and make up remover. Its multi-functionality makes it a wonderful go-to when skin is craving simplicity.
Rose Cleansing Milk
Rose Cleansing Milk pairs the creaminess of a plant-milk with the lightly lathering action of natural yucca root creating a nourishing, effective and deep cleansing product. This skin-balancing formula effectively draws impurities out of tiny dermal pores leaving skin exquisitely clean. Daily use softens and loosens the hardened waxy deposits that are blackheads. Adding plant oils and floral waters to the skin restores vitality, balances hydration and refines pores resulting in skin that is soft, supple and resilient.
Neem Immortelle Purifying Infusion
Enhancing Neem Immortelle Purifying Infusion are the beneficial, heat-pacifying properties of a certified organic maceration of fresh, whole plant immortelle in extra virgin olive oil. Our Neem leaf oil infusion is a daily treatment facial oil that will assists the skin in decongesting clogged pores, and reducing signs of redness and sensitivity.
This unique and powerful oil is crafted to pacify heat and purify the skin. It is a simple but rich combination of infused and cured oils. Immortelle flowers are infused in organic extra virgin olive oil for 6 weeks, drawing out all the amazing lipid-soluble elements of this regenerative herb.
In the ancient Ayurvedic process of curing, Neem leaf is gently cooked in a base of organic sesame oil and neem leaf tea, until the water from the tea dissipates, leaving both the water and lipid-soluble elements of the herb within the oil. Topped with a few drops of immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) essential oil, this deeply harmonizing blend cools, purifies and nourishes.
Season Foods for Autumnal Skin
Plants
Plants. Antioxidant-rich seasonal vegetables like squash — delicata, acorn, kabocha, pumpkins, spaghetti squash — all abundant in beta-carotene — nourish deeply and help the body prepare for the winter ahead. Root vegetables ground, stabilize, and build — any and all, but my personal favorite is Purple Sweet Potato. Have you ever tried these? They’re incredibly delicious — arguably the best root vegetable on the planet — and brimming with anthocyanin — the same antioxidant that’s in blueberries. Cold-season veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale are also essential.
Spice
Spice. Autumn is also a perfect time to incorporate warming and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger and cinnamon into your daily diet.
Cultures
Support digestion and immune function with cultured foods like sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir, and kimchi. Sauerkraut and kimchi are especially important this time of year — both for support of your microbiome and immunity and to get a hefty dose of vitamin C.
If craving a sweet, reach for something whole, unprocessed and in season. In the case of those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this likely looks like apples, persimmons, pomegranates, and pears.
And it can't go without saying that you must never forget lots of nourishing fats and high-quality proteins.
For many of us at evanhealy, this season of long, cool, dark nights is our favorite period in the Earth’s rhythms. Finding the beauty and embracing the change can transform struggle and discomfort into ease and pleasure. Allow these long night and earthly stillness to carve space in your life for self-care, gentleness and deep nourishment, and see just how magical and enchanting this part of the cycle can be.
