Seasonal Skincare Adjustments: Tips for Winter and Summer

Seasonal skincare tips for summer

• Remember to reapply your sunscreen. You should be applying at least every Three hours.
• Add in antioxidants. Antioxidants are great at combating oxidative stress and in turn, photo aging.
• Swap out heavy products for light, fresh textures. That is, depending on your age and skin type.
• Your skin feels the changes of the seasons. But how much you feel those effects mainly depends on where you live, your lifestyle, your skin type, and above all, your skin concerns.
• The two main seasonal factors that affect your skin are temperature and humidity.¹ So, if you live in a place where these elements change with the seasons, you might notice some skin changes — ranging from minor to when will this winter finally end?
• Weather is just one of the many environmental factors that affect your skin. Fortunately, with a combination of healthy nutrition, restful sleep, and great skincare, there are plenty of ways to prep your skin for changes to the exposome or seasonal shake-ups. And adapting or changing your skincare routine every season might be one of the best.
• However, there is one thing that should always stay constant in your skincare routine year-round: high SPF, broad spectrum sunscreen. 

Seasonal skincare tips for spring 

This is the season to start fresh — for both you and your skin. Now your main skin focus should be shedding off those winter layers and prioritizing spring cleaning.

First thing you might notice on the way out of hibernation mode? Your skin needs a reset. Months of cold, dry air can leave a layer of dullness on your complexion. Choose a gentle yet powerful cleanser.

Mild exfoliants will help to relief the dullness. The type matters

Chemical exfoliators penetrate the skin for deeper exfoliation than physical exfoliants like scrubs. Also, physical exfoliation, like scrubs, can be too rough for your face while your skin adjusts to a new season. Look for a gentle chemical exfoliant formula with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), and always follow up with a moisturizer.

• Get your vitamins. A diet rich in seasonal fruits and vegetables gives you a boost of antioxidants that help protect the skin for the summer. You can also give your skin an extra boost of health and radiance by adding a skin supplement to your diet. Look for one containing antioxidants, vitamins, carotenoids, and polyphenols to help nourish your skin from within.