You'd think breakouts would calm down once summer is over. For many people, the opposite happens. Autumn brings a few small habits that can quietly add up to more spots, especially around the chin, jaw and forehead.
Why autumn can mean more breakouts
Scarves and turtlenecks rub against your chin and jaw all day and hold in warmth and moisture. Hats and beanies do the same along the hairline. Your phone is pressed to your cheek more often when it's too cold to text outside. On top of that, central heating dries out your skin, and many of us switch to richer creams at the same time. None of this is a problem on its own, but together it can tip blemish-prone skin over the edge.
Small habits that help
Wash scarves and hats more often than you think you need to, and change your pillowcase once or twice a week. Wipe your phone screen now and then. Try not to touch or pick at a spot, however tempting. And when you switch to a richer cream, start with it at night only, so you can see how your skin reacts.
Don't dry out the rest of your face
A common reflex is to reach for something harsh and use it everywhere. In a season when skin already feels tight, that often backfires: dry, irritated skin can look redder and feel more uncomfortable. It works better to keep your routine gentle and hydrating, and to give the spot itself a little targeted care.
Our pick: COSRX Centella Blemish Cream
This soothing cream is made for blemish-prone, irritated and oily skin. Centella asiatica leaf water helps calm visible redness, zinc oxide gives a comforting, protective feel, and a touch of tea tree leaf oil helps keep problem areas balanced. The texture is rich but not greasy.
How to use it
After cleansing and toner, and after your serum, apply a small amount directly to a blemish or an irritated area and pat it in gently. You can use it as a spot cream or as a thin layer wherever your skin needs some extra calm. Use it morning and evening as needed, keep it away from your eyes, and finish with sunscreen during the day.
A gentle reminder
Most autumn spots are passing visitors. Keep things simple, be patient, and if breakouts are painful or don't settle, it's worth asking a dermatologist or your GP.
You'll find COSRX Centella Blemish Cream in our shop, a calm little helper for the scarf season.
