Triona McCarthy: Make these mists, moisturisers and cleansers part of your September skin resolutions

So let’s talk switching up some seasonal September skincare.

It’s a good time to begin to repair any summer damage and prepare your skin for winter.

Hydrate. Use products with humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerine and aloe vera to draw water to the surface of your skin.

Try adding a face mist to your beauty routine, such as Ella & Jo 3in1 ‘Orange Blossom’ Hyaluronic Skin Mist, €28, ellaandjo.com. This soothing facial spritz has extracts of chamomile, cucumber, witchhazel, aloe vera and green tea. It is specially formulated with mild ingredients including hyaluronic acid to help hydrate, condition, and protect the skin.

Finish with a moisturiser or facial oil to lock in moisture.

Weleda Skin Food, €9.75 for 30ml, thehealthstore.ie, is a firm favourite among MUAs and celebs such as Hailey Bieber, because of its superb antioxidant protection, while the lighter version of this classic moisturiser — Skin Food Light, €15.99 for 75ml — is ideal for skin prep before make-up.

Target dark spots. Regularly exfoliate with chemical exfoliants or a gentle scrub to improve cell turnover and to brighten your complexion. An easy way to do this is when cleansing, with something like Skinician Advanced Pro-Radiance Enzyme Cleanser, £29.00, skinician.com, a foaming face wash rich in exfoliating natural fruit acids (AHAs), together with resurfacing prickly pear, to leave skin thoroughly cleansed and healthy looking.

Start a retinol regime. Autumn is a great time to incorporate retinol into your skincare routine to boost collagen and repair sun damage. Jo Browne Daily Hydrating Moisturiser, €48, jobrowne.com, features bakuchiol, a gentle, plant-based vegan retinol. This natural moisturiser helps speed up cell turnover and exfoliation, and supports elastin and collagen production. Used day and night, the plant-oil-powered retinol helps shrink and fade dark spots, acne scars, sun spots and redness.

The unique combination of oils, particularly safflower and organic rosehip oil, also add anti-inflammatory properties and help hydrate and restore elasticity.

Protect from the sun. Even in autumn and winter, UVA rays can damage your skin. Skin Theøry’s latest addition, the Antioxidant Tinted Day Cream SPF 30, €49.95, skintheory.com, is a day cream that’s packed with antioxidants and offers UVA/UVB protection and a colour-adapting technology that leaves all skin tones with a luminous glow.

Three of the best… zit zappers

1 YonKa SOS Spot Roll-On, €25.50, yonka.ie Crafted from 95pc natural ingredients and enriched with YonKa’s blend of 100pc pure essential oils, this solution will swiftly soothe blemishes in a 24 hours. Think of this spot roll-on as your antibacterial ally, cleansing and purifying your skin.

2 Dermalogica Deep Breakout Liquid patch, €39, dermalogica.ie This sulphur-based treatment applies as a transparent liquid, transforming into an invisible, breathable patch. Safe to use during pregnancy, it targets deep blemishes, calms irritation, fades marks and fends off future breakouts.

3 Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Blemish Moisturiser, €17.99, boots.ie This is a dermatologist-recommended solution for blemish-prone skin. It aims to minimise spots in just seven days, thanks to the blend of salicylic acid, botanicals and prebiotics.