Just as your wardrobe changes with the seasons, your skincare routine should adapt to meet your skin's evolving needs. Let's explore how to keep your skin healthy and radiant throughout the year, with specific recommendations for each season.
Spring: Renewal & Repair
As we emerge from winter, it's time to focus on gentle exfoliation and repair. Spring is the perfect season to reset your skincare routine.
Spring Skincare Focus
Spring calls for a renewed focus on gentle exfoliation to remove winter's dead skin buildup, while transitioning to lighter hydration layers as humidity increases. It's the ideal time to introduce vitamin C for brightening and protection, alongside upgrading your SPF routine for increased sun exposure.
Spring Product Shifts
The warming weather means it's time to switch from heavy creams to lighter lotions. Consider introducing enzymatic exfoliants for gentle renewal, and add an antioxidant serum to protect against environmental stressors.
Summer: Protect & Balance
Summer calls for lightweight, non-comedogenic products that protect without feeling heavy on the skin.
Summer Skincare Focus
During summer, enhanced sun protection becomes crucial, along with managing oil control and using mattifying products. Focus on achieving hydration without heaviness, and maintain strong antioxidant protection against increased environmental exposure.
Summer Product Shifts
Embrace gel-based moisturisers for lightweight hydration, and consider incorporating a tinted SPF for light coverage. Cooling facial mists become essential refreshers, while gentle cleansing takes on renewed importance to effectively remove sweat and sunscreen buildup.
Fall: Repair & Prepare
Fall is the perfect time to address summer sun damage and prepare your skin for colder weather ahead.
Fall Skincare Focus
Autumn presents an opportunity to repair any summer sun damage while gradually increasing hydration levels. This season is ideal for addressing pigmentation issues and reintroducing richer treatments into your routine.
Fall Product Shifts
Transition to a more nourishing cleanser and incorporate a hydrating serum layer. Fall creates perfect conditions for introducing retinol products, and it's wise to start incorporating facial oils as temperatures drop.
Winter: Protect & Nourish
Winter's harsh conditions require extra attention to barrier protection and hydration.
Winter Skincare Focus
The cold season demands intense hydration and robust barrier protection. Continue with gentle exfoliation while incorporating soothing ingredients for increased sensitivity.
Winter Product Shifts
Winter calls for rich, emollient moisturisers and regular use of overnight masks two to three times weekly. Facial oils become essential elements, and your cleansing routine should shift to cream or balm formulations.
Year-Round Essentials
Certain aspects of your routine should remain constant throughout the year. Daily sun protection, gentle cleansing, and basic hydration form the foundation of healthy skin care. Most importantly, always listen to your skin's needs and adjust accordingly.
Signs Your Skin Needs a Seasonal Switch
Watch for indicators that it's time to adjust your routine. Sudden breakouts, unusual dryness or oiliness, increased sensitivity, and changes in skin texture all signal the need for routine adjustments.
Pro Tips for Seasonal Transitions
Make changes gradually, transitioning products one at a time over a couple of weeks. Keep some products consistent, particularly your basic cleanser and treatment products for specific concerns. Remember that heat and humidity can affect product stability, so store your skincare in a cool, dry place. Most importantly, listen to your skin's signals about when to make seasonal adjustments.
Investment Pieces vs. Seasonal Switches
Consider investing year-round in high-quality SPF, treatment serums, and active ingredients like vitamin C and retinol. Seasonal switches work well for moisturisers, cleansers, masks, and toners, which can be adjusted to meet your skin's changing needs.
Seasonal Skincare Shopping Guide
Visit our curated collection pages for each season, where we've handpicked products that address seasonal skin concerns. Our specialists can help you create a personalised transition plan that works for your skin type and concerns.
Coming Soon: Our detailed guide to winter-proofing your skincare routine. Stay tuned!
