Leaves Fall, Your Skin Shouldn’t: A Fall Skincare Reset with Facial Aesthetics

The trees are letting go of their green and fading to yellow, the stores are packed with burgundy hues and lots and lots of plaid, and the mornings have the slightest crispness in the air. This can only mean one thing, people: it’s autumn! Whether you’re anti–pumpkin spice or annoyed by the “sweata weather” memes, the one thing I hope we can all agree on is that your skincare routine is in serious need of a revamp.

The cooler temperatures mean your skin might be a little drier, maybe even flaky, and while it’s whimsical to watch an orange leaf float to the ground, it’s much less cute when your skin starts doing the same. So instead of piling on the moisturizer, praying to the skin gods it doesn’t break you out, and guessing at what your skin needs, why not see an expert? 

Enter Facial Aesthetics, a hub for skincare and medical treatments that recently opened its 10th location in Littleton. Other locations include Cherry Creek, Golden, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Superior, Westminster, and Monument, and the brand is even expanding to Phoenix, Arizona, so you know they’re dedicated to those of us who have to endure these drier climates. 

We sat down with Amanda Foos, Facial Aesthetics Director of Clinical Operations, who shared what our skin needs to get through the dry season, which treatments make the most sense, and why visiting an aesthetic clinic is far less intimidating than you think.

WHY FACIAL AESTHETICS?

What sets Facial Aesthetics apart, beyond the convenience of its many locations and the stunning vibe of each studio, is that it’s truly a one-stop shop. They offer spa services for when you need to unwind, along with facials, injectables (Botox®, fillers, PRF), lash and brow tints, chemical peels, microneedling, CoolSculpting®, and lasers. They make aesthetics approachable, because let’s face it: the list above can be intimidating, and it’s tough to know where to start. 

That’s why we’re starting with the change of seasons. In the summer, our skin goes through it, honey! Layers of thick, pore-clogging sunscreen, sun exposure, and even sweat all dry out your skin. (Yes, sweat! Foos let me in on that one, and I truly had no idea.) Although it might seem obvious, deep moisturization is the key to a flake-free fall, and a Hydrafacial® or a DiamondGlow® is the perfect post-summer reset.

So which one is right for you? A Hydrafacial® uses a gentle chemical peel and painless suction to clear out pores, then floods the skin with hydrating serums packed with hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and peptides, finishing with LED light therapy to calm redness. It’s a great pick if your skin feels congested after a summer outside, and it’s gentle enough for the sensitive skin babes. A DiamondGlow® takes a more hands-on approach: a diamond-tipped wand physically buffs away dead skin while delivering SkinMedica® serums at the exact moment your skin is most ready to drink them in, making it ideal for dryness, rough texture, and uneven tone. Both have zero downtime (10/10 because who has time to hide from the public?!) and can be repeated every four to six weeks. Either way, you’ll walk out with a refreshed, clean complexion that absorbs your products better. 

And speaking of products, Foos recommends a medical-grade skincare routine. Less is more, but quality matters! Facial Aesthetics carries trusted medical-grade lines like SkinMedica®, ZO® Skin Health, Skinbetter Science®, and iS Clinical, so their team can help you build a simple routine that actually works for your skin.

EXPERTS MATTER

When it comes to your skin, an expert consultation is a must. Because we’re exposed to a plethora of information on social media, we often think we’re the experts. After a quick search for a skincare routine for “insert problem here,” we assume we have all the information we need to do our own “diagnosing,” only to end up with a gnarly reaction or a damaged skin barrier. 

Facial Aesthetics makes it their mission to hire experts who stay on top of the newest technologies and devices so they can tailor treatments to your skin. Sure, you can buy something that works for an influencer, but let’s be real: these days, the gworls are obligated to say nice things because of PR gifting, and we certainly can’t forget about commission (which is fine, girl, get your bag!). But remember, a consultation with a real specialist will get you all the way together. You simply can’t beat an in-depth analysis and a routine built around your specific skin concerns and goals.

You might even learn something new. Before chatting with Foos, I had no idea a treatment called SKINVIVE® existed. It’s an injectable skin booster that uses tiny droplets of hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin from within. Unlike traditional fillers, it doesn’t add volume, so you won’t look “done,” just glowy. Foos explained that you’ll notice improvements in glow and texture, which makes it a smart pick for our dry Colorado climate.

Before we parted ways, we asked Foos for some rapid-fire advice:

• See an expert. You don’t need to come in for anything specific. The experts can tell you what you need.
• Consistency is key, and prevention is always better than correction.
• Aesthetics is for everyone, and it’s more accessible than you think.
• The consultation keeps you from looking overdone. They’ll never do anything you don’t want. Great patient care comes first.
• Just make an appointment! Consultations are free, so there’s truly nothing to lose.

At the end of the day, Foos wants you to feel as good on the outside as you do on the inside. Pumpkin spice is optional, but glowing skin this fall? Non-negotiable. Go see the experts, babe.