Hi Stef,

We're thrilled to have you as part of this community.  I hope you really enjoy it.  I'm excited for fall too, though normally it is because it's a relief from the heat--not quite the case this summer as it has been unseasonably cool in Southern California, but a change of seasons is always nice.

So what typically happens to me in the fall and into the winter is that I begin to get really dry skin and chapped lips so really being diligient about my moisturizer is crucial.  I don't neccesarily have a favorite moisturizer (mostly because I'm always sampling new products), but I recently tried out argan oil (http://edenallure.com/) and LOVE it. 

It's super moisturizing and is said to have natural age defying properties.  I sampled it recently and though it was so pleasant to use...I definitely had a bit of a glow for the rest of the day too.

I don't change too much else with my skin care routine other than that.  Ohh and I'm actually really excited to try a super seasonal pumpkin peel I just found from a company called Golden Path Alchemy (http://www.goldenpathalchemy.com/masks/abundance_mask.html).  I'll probably try it out while I'm sipping a pumpkin spice latte. LOL

One thing that I always use, especially during fall and winter, is Chicken Poop Lip Junk. I know it sounds funny, which is part of its charm, but it also works really well on my lips. No more chapped lips for me :)

I have to have neosporines renewing lipbalm a night renewal balm that you apply at night so you dont lick or chew it off. Its amazing you will have new lips in the morning.

@Tracy,

Have you tried the Argan Oil in your hair? I'm dying to try it out...I read you can use it on skin or hair. Sounds like a great option if it works for both..:)

My two favorite products that are pretty much year-round are the Bubblegum lip scrub by LUSH and my homemade body scrub.

I suffer from keratosis pilaris (probably butchered the name) but it's nickname is "chicken skin". On my arms and legs I get SUPER dry and get these little bumps. The only thing (that doesn't break the bank) that works for me is the scrub that I make. Now, I am horrible at measuring things so I eyeball for the most part. I use Grapeseed oil, honey, and sugar. That's it! It's soooo moisturizing and you can even use it AFTER you shave your legs! Another secret... I use hair conditioner as a shaving cream. It works beautifully and doesn't clog the razor!

Here are the benefits of Grapeseed oil and Honey.

http://www.foreverlookingood.com/grape-seed-oil-2

http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/honey-and-skin-care.html

You can use the scrub on your lips as well but, the LUSH one is just so yummy!

I absolutely love argan oil.  I've used it on my face and hair and it's just amazing.  My skin had an amazing glow after I used it :)

I switch to a heavier face cream and must use body lotion every day. I like using Bath & Body Works but sometimes switch to more therapuetic lotions when it gets bitterly cold because my skin gets super dry.