Transition Skincare Rituals: How to Support Your Skin This Fall

Why Transitions Matter

September is a month of in-between. In-between summer heat and winter cold, in-between humidity and dry in-home heated air, in-between high sun exposure and less time outdoors as the temperatures drop.

Crisp mornings and drier air can leave skin feeling tight, dull, or unbalanced. These shifts are normal — your skin is simply responding to its environment. By adjusting your rituals now, you create a buffer that keeps skin steady while also offering yourself a daily pause to ground and reset.

At 7 Day Glow, we believe skincare is self-care. Seasonal rituals aren’t just about appearance — they’re about creating steadiness and rhythm in a season of change.

Step 1: Gentle Cleansing

As air becomes cooler and drier, harsh cleansers can strip away your skin’s natural oils too aggressively.

• What to use: Gel-to-cream or oil-based cleansers that cushion and protect.
  

• How to do it: Massage gently for 30–60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water. Read your application directions carefully as some cleansers are best applied to dry skin while others work better when applied to wet skin. Following the formulator directions can make a big difference in your product's effectiveness. At 7 Day Glow you can find use instructions and formulator tips on the product page for every product we sell. 
  

• Self-care ritual: As you cleanse, breathe deeply. Imagine washing away the day’s weight and stepping into a calmer rhythm.

💡 If you missed last week’s blog on double cleansing as a morning reset ritual, that’s the perfect first step in your fall routine. Read that blog here.

Step 2: Layer Hydration

As temperatures drop, ambient moisture — the amount of water vapor naturally present in the air — decreases. In summer, higher humidity means your skin can hold onto water more easily. But in fall and winter, when the air is cooler and drier, it actually pulls water out of your skin in a process called transepidermal water loss. That’s why skin feels tighter, drier, or more sensitive as the seasons shift.

Here’s where your ritual matters: face oils like INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Face Oil don’t hydrate on their own. They work by sinking in deeply and creating a protective barrier that slows water from evaporating. If your skin is already dehydrated, oil alone won’t feel as effective.

💡 The key is to give your skin an extra layer of water first — through a mist, toner, or essence. When you press oil into damp skin, the oil locks in that moisture, keeping it in your skin where it belongs. This pairing is especially powerful in fall, when the environment naturally offers less water to your skin.

• What to use: A hydrating mist, toner, or essence. At 7 Day Glow we opt for our HYDRATE Probiotic Mist with 4 types of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid works to attract and hold moisture to your cells. Combining our beautiful INFUSE Face Oil with HYDRATE Mist is the perfect pairing.
  

• How to do it: Mist onto freshly cleansed skin until lightly damp. (Applying face oil is in Step 3).
  

• Self-care ritual: Pause while your skin drinks in hydration. Close your eyes and set one intention for your day.
  

Step 3: Nourishing Oils

This is the season for face oils. Oils lock in hydration, restore barrier health, and help your skin adapt to seasonal dryness.

• What to use: INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Face Oil. Lightweight enough for daytime, deeply replenishing for night.
  

• How to do it: Warm 3–5 drops between your palms. Cup your hands to your face to inhale the aromatherapy botanical scent, then press gently into damp skin.
  

• Self-care ritual: Treat this as a meditation. Each press into your skin = a reminder: I’m cared for.
  

Example Rituals

Morning

1. Cleanse gently
   

2. Mist or essence (Optional: apply a targeted treatment serum BEFORE applying face oil)
   

3. Press in INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Face Oil to damp skin on top of your mist (or serum)
   

4. Optional: Follow with a light daytime moisturizer.

5. Apply SPF to protect
   
   

Evening

1. Double cleanse (oil-based cleanser first, then your cleanser of choice)
   

2. Hydrating mist (optional: apply treatment serum before face oil)
   

3. INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Face Oil
   

4. Optional: Follow with a heavier night moisturizer

Beyond Skin: Grounding Habits for Fall

Rituals work best when they ripple beyond the mirror. Pair your skincare with grounding lifestyle habits:

• 🍵 Sip warm chamomile or herbal tea before bed.
  
  

• 📖 Keep a journal by your bedside for one gratitude line each night.
  
  

• 🌬️ Take three slow breaths before you check your morning email.
  
  

These habits are as much a shield against seasonal stress as your skincare is against seasonal dryness.

What’s Next

Next week (Sept 16), I’ll share DIY exfoliating recipes you can make at home to help reset both skin and body rhythms naturally.

Until then, consider anchoring your transition ritual with INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Oil — your steady companion as fall unfolds.

Christine Untiedt | CEO, 7 Day Glow

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