This is what autumn does to your body and mood, here's how WONDR fixes it. The Autumn Essentials routine.
Why Your Skin Feels Different in the Fall
The mix of colder outdoor air and dry indoor air (heating) draws moisture from your skin. Wind, on the other hand, makes your hands and lips extra vulnerable . It's colder, so you take hot showers more often, further damaging your protective skin barrier. Less daylight affects your rhythm: you feel tired more quickly, irritable, and hungry for "comfort." In Belgium and the Netherlands, this process usually starts as early as October, peaking in November.
Conclusion : tight cheeks, cracked knuckles, flaky lips and skin that feels "tight" are not a coincidence, but the sum of weather + habit.
The quick checklist: how to notice it
- Tight cheeks after washing
- Cracks or red spots on the hands
- Flakes around the nose and corners of the mouth
- Lips you constantly want to lick
- Often itchy or “tingling” skin after a hot shower
The Autumn Essentials: targeted hydration, nourishment and protection
The Autumn Essentials bundle brings together exactly what your skin needs right now. Choose a Body Butter Stick and a Deodorant , then add a Hand Cream of your choice, plus the Grape Lip Balm and the Grape Face Mask . Plus, you'll receive a free Limited Edition Beauty Bag . Perfect for taking your routine from the office to the gym or a weekend getaway.
Why This Works in the Fall
Autumn is cozy, the colors are beautiful, but it can be tough on your skin (and sometimes your mood). Hot showers and more frequent hand washing also strip lipids , making your skin feel tight and flaky. The Autumn Essentials bundle addresses this chain reaction: the Body Butter Stick creates a nourishing layer after showering that locks in moisture, the Hand Cream repairs and softens delicate knuckles between washes, the Grape Lip Balm protects thin lip skin from wind and indoor heat, and the Grape Face Mask provides a targeted repair boost when your cheeks feel tight or dull. The gentle deodorant keeps you fresh in heated rooms without drying out your skin. This restores the barrier, locks in hydration, and prevents further dehydration, precisely when temperatures drop and the air becomes drier.
Your fall routine in 5 minutes
- Shower briefly and not too hot. Dry yourself by patting, not rubbing.
- Body Butter Stick on arms, legs and areas that are tight.
- Hand cream in your coat pocket or laptop bag. Apply after washing your hands and before going outside.
- Lip balm in your pocket. Apply a thin layer, reapply more often than one thick layer.
- Once or twice a week: Grape Face Mask for extra recovery.
Mental boost: Wondr brings some light into the darkness
Less daylight drains your energy. Rituals help: a fixed "on" moment when you come home or end your workday. The Cozy Spice | Light my WONDR Candle Kit is such an anchor. The ceramic holder with WONDR Sand burns for up to 30 hours, is refillable, and boasts a soft, spicy winter scent that instantly warms your space. It's your visual "day is done" signal and a subtle scent cue to slow down.
How to use your candle as a micro-ritual
Light the wick when your laptop is closed. Let it burn for 2–4 hours for an even surface and less soot. Trim the wick to approximately 0.5 cm for a stable flame. Simply refill with WONDR Sand when it runs out.
