As leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp during Fall, you might find yourself asking, "Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize?" This common frustration becomes more prominent in Fall, when drier winds and dropping humidity strip away moisture, leaving skin dull, flaky, and prone to fine lines.
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM’s) Autumn season aligns with the Metal element. Metal is one of the five foundational phases that have guided TCM for thousands of years.
The Metal element represents elimination, structure, and shoring up of the body's defenses. It closely associates to both lungs and skin which act as barriers against environmental challenges like dryness.
At PHYTO5, we draw on the ancient wisdom of TCM to offer the only truly seasonal skincare lines. They’re based on the time honored 5-Phase (Season) Theory of TCM and they can help you harmonize with nature's rhythms for radiant, balanced skin.
Our Metal line itself provides essential Fall skincare tips and routines to address dry flaky skin, dull congested skin and fine lines effectively.
The Metal season, spanning from early August to late October, brings drier air that can exacerbate dryness, puffiness, and impurities. We formulated our Metal line according to the principles of TCM to counter these effects:
protects against dryness
mineralizes tissues
oxygenates cells
brightens complexion
decongests puffiness
eliminates impurities, and
plumps fine lines.
At the heart of this skincare for Fall is mineralization—a vital process that fortifies skin's ability to:
become more receptive to moisturization
hold onto hydration, and
prepare for the deeper dehydration risks of the upcoming Winter season (associated with the Water element in TCM).
Why Mineralization Matters for Skin Health
Minerals are essential inorganic elements that play key roles in maintaining skin's physiological functions, including hydration retention and overall vitality.
They act as cofactors in enzymes
support skin's barrier to prevent water loss, and
combat oxidative stress that accelerates aging.
For instance, magnesium enhances skin's natural moisturizing factors and barrier repair. It helps lock in hydration even in dry conditions.
Zinc and copper promote collagen synthesis and antioxidant defense for a stronger, more resilient epidermis.
Cobalt helps the body manufacture red blood cells and offers skin vital antioxidant properties so important for combatting signs of aging skin.
Without adequate minerals, skin becomes less efficient at retaining moisture, leading to increased dryness and vulnerability, especially as we transition from Fall's moderate dryness to Winter's more profound dehydration.
By prioritizing mineralization in your Fall skincare routine now, you're not just addressing current concerns like dry flaky skin, you’re building a foundation for long-term skin health.
Spotlight On All Swiss-Made PHYTO5's Metal Line: Quantum Energetic Essentials for Your Fall Skincare Routine
Crafted 100% in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, our Metal line products carry both French and English names, reflecting their Swiss heritage and the elegance of their origin.
Our Metal line harnesses potent natural essential oils and taps into their innate quantum energy to deliver these benefits during the Fall season.
For relatively well-balanced skin, we recommend incorporating these products from August 7 to October 20 to align with Metal's natural cycle. They're an excellent choice as a good moisturizer for dry sensitive skin, and they work well as a moisturizer for men's face too, offering gentle yet effective care.
Phyt'Éther Métal Serum: This essential oil-rich serum is a cornerstone of the line, concentrating quantum energetic potency. It works to mineralize, oxygenate, and plump fine lines while decongesting puffiness and eliminating impurities.
Because of its high vibrational potency, it also uniquely balances emotions like worry, fostering a sense of well-being that reflects in your skin's glow. Ideal as the best cream for dry flaky skin on face.
Lotion Tonic Métal (Metal Skin Toner): An alcohol-free, energetically active toner that extends the cleansing process, protecting against dryness and mineralizing skin for better hydration absorption. Its spectacular scent from high grade essential oils makes it a delightful ritual, leaving your skin brightened and refreshed. A top pick for those seeking a toning mineralizer and moisturizer for dry and flaky skin.
Crème Cérésal Métal (Metal Ceresal Day Cream): Your fundamental Fall moisturizer, this lightweight cream protects against seasonal dryness while mineralizing, oxygenating and brightening skin. Formulated with rice bran oil, rice extract, and a synergistic blend of essential oils like ylang ylang and eucalyptus, it plumps fine lines, decongests puffiness, and supports the elimination of impurities. Apply a small amount in the morning after cleansing and toning.
It’s perfect as the best face moisturizer for men with dry skin for a smooth, hydrated start to the day.
Masque d'Argile Métal (Metal White Clay Mask): Formulated with purifying kaolin clay, quartz powder, essential oils and more, this ever-moist natural white clay mask mineralizes, oxygenates, and brightens skin while decongesting and plumping fine lines. It's ideal for face, body, and scalp, offering a spa-like experience that eliminates impurities without stripping moisture.
These products and more from the Metal line work synergistically to enhance your skin's receptivity to hydration, drawing on TCM's Metal element to strengthen the energy of the lung-skin connection and support elimination of impurities.
Incorporate them into your Fall skincare routine for noticeable results against dry, sensitive concerns.
Complementary Mineral Boosters: Algae-Essence Bath Additive and Oligo5 Trace Mineral Spray
To amplify the mineralizing effects of the Metal line, we suggest incorporating two versatile products that create a powerful synergy in your routine.
Both are rich in minerals, complementing the Metal element's focus on hydration and preparation for Winter. They're perfect additions to complement the Metal line’s face moisturizer for men with dry skin or anyone needing extra hydration support.
L’Alguessence Bain (Algae-Essence Bath Additive): This luxurious foaming bath additive, infused with algae concentrates like Laminaria digitata and Spirulina platensis, plus essential oils such as lemon and lavender, regulates, decongests, and mineralizes while balancing your vital energy.
Add a small amount to warm bath water and watch it foam luxuriously for a relaxing soak that hydrates and revitalizes skin from head to toe. Its hero ingredients provide proteins, vitamins, and omega-3s (from the algae), making it an excellent way to mineralize and prepare skin for deeper hydration needs.
L’Oligo5 (Oligo5 Trace Mineral Spray): A proprietary blend of manganese, cobalt, zinc, magnesium, and copper in an aqueous suspension with mineral rich Laminaria digitata extract, this spray delivers essential minerals directly to skin, scalp, and body.
Spray it on after cleansing or mix it with your Metal Day or Night Cream for enhanced absorption. It improves moisturizer efficacy, balances moisture retention, and offers anti-aging benefits by supporting collagen and elastin synthesis.
Apply to scalp post-shampoo for glossy, voluminous hair, or use it daily on the face to fortify hydration barriers. Oligo5 is standout support for moisturization of dry flaky skin.
Together, these products create a mineralizing synergy:
Algae-Essence bath additive infuses minerals systemically through immersion
while Oligo5 trace mineral spray targets topical delivery.
Both products echo TCM's emphasis on holistic balance.
This combination not only protects against Fall's dryness but also equips skin to thrive through Winter's challenges, solving the question of why your skin stays dry even with regular moisturizing.
Skin Hydration Dilemma Solved
If you've been wondering, "Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize?" the answer most often lies in how well you mineralize skin—especially during fall.
PHYTO5's Metal line, along with our Algae-Essence Bath Additive and Oligo5 spray, by its approach offers targeted Fall skincare tips to mineralize, hydrate, and protect skin.
Whether you're seeking a moisturizer for dry and flaky skin, the best face moisturizer for men with dry skin, or simply a good moisturizer for dry sensitive skin, these products deliver results rooted in TCM’s proven balancing approach to wellness.
Visit our Metal line page to explore, or discover the Algae-Essence Bath Additive and Oligo5 for that extra synergy in your Fall skincare routine. Your skin will thank you with a brighter, more balanced glow.
For more on our seasonal approach, feel free to reach out. We're here to support your holistic skincare journey.
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The Body’s Defenses: Lungs, Skin and the Metal Element. Inner Works Acupuncture. https://innerworksacupuncture.com/the-bodys-defenses-lungs-skin-and-the-metal-element/