I was in the bathroom this morning getting ready to going through my usual beauty rituals when I looked in the mirror and….aaaahhhh! I thought I saw a ghost? But no…alas, it was just me. I know it’s Halloween, I thought, but this is rediculous! Where the heck did that pretty summer glow go?

Now that it’s fall and the weather is getting cooler, like me, you probably aren’t spending as much time outside as you did during the summer. This time of year people often find that their summer tan is fading and looking a bit sallow. In a couple of months when it’s completely faded you’ll likely be back to your normal skin tone but this transition period during the fall can be hard (and as I just described down-right scary). However, don’t fret, there are things you can do to perk up your complextion and continue looking your best!

To keep your skin healthy and beautiful:

1. Make sure you are drinking enough water - As the weather gets colder outside and we turn on our heaters inside the air gets drier and our skin can lack hydration.
2. If you haven’t already, you may want to change your skin care routine to add more moisture and more hydration. One thing I like to do is use a moisturizer with mica in it (like The Scandle Shimmering Lotion Candle) to give my skin that healthy glow it had in the summer and mix it with my fave gel bronzer!;)
3. Keep a hydrating mist with you for those times when you need a little extra hydration.
4. Exfoliate both your body and your face to remove any dry, dead skin cells that may be preventing your skin from glowing

1. Use a bronzer to add a little more warmth. Go lightly. If you use too much you’ll just look like one of the Ompaloompahs from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! Swipe bronzer lightly along the places the sun hits, such as your cheek bones, nose and temples.
2. Use a bright pink blush and lipstick or lipgloss. The pink balances out the yellow undertones of a fading tan and helps you look young and fresh.

What tips do you have for keeping from looking like “Casper The Friendly Ghost”?;) The best tip will receive a free travel size Scandle Shimmering Lotion Candle on us!