Mentally, We're Embracing Fall—11 Bodycare Products the WWW Editors Are Using Before Scaly Skin Season Starts

      (Image credit: @fiahamelijnck; Cyklar; Sephora; Osea; Salt & Stone)

      I have to say, I'm a bit thrilled to say goodbye to summer. It's not that I dislike the warmth, leisurely beach weekends, and laid-back vibe of the season—it's just that living in New York City, fall is where everything comes to life. I would gladly swap humid subway rides for refreshing autumn walks and sticky makeup days for worry-free beauty routines. So, when I sensed that first chill in the air last week (a delightful 70-degree morning amidst a sweltering East Coast summer), I quickly began my seasonal beauty shift.

      Now, I won't go so far as to suggest you start putting away all your lightweight SPF products just yet—we do have a few weeks of warm weather ahead. However, as we transition from summer, one area that the beauty editors at Who What Wear recommend reassessing is your bodycare routine. If you haven’t been particularly diligent about sunscreen (which, let’s face it, many people aren’t), you might be ending summer with a few new sun spots, some hyperpigmentation, and overall dryness. That's exactly why my editor colleagues and I are starting our autumn skin-renewal efforts early—below, we’re sharing the specific formulas that are aiding us in this transition.

      Continue reading for the bodycare products that are exfoliating, hydrating, and replenishing our skin as we approach cozy season.

      11 Post-Summer Bodycare Products to Try Right Now

      Goop Beauty

      Black Pepper + Ginger Grounding Body Wash

      Switching up your body wash is one of the simplest yet most effective changes you can make as summer transitions into fall. Senior beauty editor Jamie Chevron has been relying on this active-infused body wash for her late-summer cleanses, not only for its gentle exfoliating and deep hydrating properties but also for its moody fragrance. "It’s very invigorating and feels perfect for fall with its spicy ginger scent," she notes, pointing out its warm peppery, woody, and citrus-infused aroma. It’s a must-have for fans of fall fragrances.

      As temperatures drop, it automatically means thicker moisturizers (at least in my beauty view), and this body cream from Salt & Stone resembles soft cashmere for your skin. The hydrating butter sinks smoothly into the skin, restoring its vitality after a summer filled with salty seawater and intense sun exposure. It envelops your skin in a warm, woody scent reminiscent of vibrant autumn leaves.

      Osea

      Undaria Algae Body Oil

      When the weather turns cooler, hydration is essential, and Osea’s body oil is what I reach for when my skin is particularly dry. Loaded with moisturizing seaweed and strengthening botanicals, this oil functions as the final step in your hydration regimen to lock in moisture. The delightful scent is an added bonus.

      Weleda

      Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream

      This drugstore moisturizer is highly regarded for a variety of reasons: it offers deep hydration, is very affordable (a little goes a long way), and can be applied on both the face and body. I enjoy using this moisturizer when my skin issues related to the weather arise—eczema, cracked skin, dry patches, you know the drill—with just a small amount enough to soothe the patches on my face and rough spots on my heels. (I know, not pretty. Just keeping it real!)

      CYKLAR

      Vanilla Verve Vitamin C Body Oil

      Beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock is an avid fan of Cyklar, and the Vanilla Verve Vitamin C Body Oil is her top choice as we approach fall. "It’s so rich and smells wonderfully cozy," she comments on the delightful formula, which replenishes moisture and radiance while leaving a warm vanilla scent. "I love vitamin C-enhanced bodycare for counteracting post-summer sun damage," she adds. This powerful antioxidant combats free radicals and helps even out sun spots by preventing skin cell breakdown from UV exposure—something we get a lot of in summer.

      CYKLAR

      Vanilla Verve In-Shower Body Oil Balm

      Staying on the Cyklar theme, McLintock's next recommendation is the Vanilla Verve In-Shower Body Oil Balm in the same autumnal scent. She humorously remarks this is her pick for when she's "too lazy to moisturize after the shower," but it truly is a great option for those with chronically dry skin. Whether you use this balm-to-oil as an all-day moisturizer or as the first step in a structured post-shower routine, you can expect smoother and stronger skin with each application.

      AKT

      The Foaming Body Scrub in Sc.05 Columbia Road

      I don’t know about you, but my skin usually needs a thorough exfoliation after sweaty summer days and wearing open-toed shoes around the city. I’ve been relying on