Skincare routines and products should be as different as the seasons themselves. Humans are creatures of habit and generally want to continue doing what is most comfortable to them, no matter the situation. Switching skincare products out for the season should be similar to changing your wardrobe for temperature change.
Changing your skincare should have the same dramatic effect as your lifestyle when the weather changes. The decrease in humidity during the colder months and indoor heaters causing more water evaporation in our skin gives us itchy skin. We should be upping our hydration and pumping our skin with nutrients that the sun depleted during the summer months.
We have more sunlight and fresh vegetables in the warmer seasons to keep our skin fresh and glowing. In the winter, with less sunlight, less moisture in the air, including more root veggies and grains, we must find ways to keep that youthful, hydrated glow without the fresh greens and bright colored fruit.
Simply put, we need to change our skincare to suit the season. As the season changes, our habits change too. Find ways to keep yourself hydrated and nourished internally as well as externally.
Here are five skin care tips you can begin right away depending on what season you're in.
1. Hydration
No matter what season your organs don’t want to be shocked by frigid ice water as it tries to maintain your average body temp. Keeping yourself hydrated should always be with room temperature water. Staying hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your skin from experiencing dryness in all seasons.
2. Consistency
Our skin naturally needs a thicker oil in the colder months, like balms or creams, to protect itself from the lower temperatures, and in warmer months we naturally gravitate towards lighter oils as our skin is hydrated from the humidity. Knowing what oil to use in the seasons will give your skin the moisture it needs. If you are naturally prone to dry skin, using a thicker oil as your primary moisturizer will help your skin regulate its sebum production.
We recommend Hafen Beauty Whipped Body Balm 4oz - $20
3. Keep Lip Balm Close by
Our lips are sensitive and in the first line of duty when the sun's out or the wind is blistering. Keeping your lips moist with an intense moisturize is good all year round. When choosing a lip balm, try to go for a deeper intense moisturizer. You can add the Hafen Whipped Balm to your lips for deeper hydration or find a balm that has Vitamin E or Jojoba Oil in it. Lips are sensitive to weather elements and internal hydration levels. Apply oil or lip balm as often as you feel the need to keep them plump.
We recommend Hafen Beauty Tallow Mint Lip Balm - Every subscription order receives a complimentary lip balm.
4. Invest in a Humidifier
Humidifiers are great all year long. In stale environments that don't have enough air moving through it's good to utilize this tool. During the colder months, there is less moisture in the air. The decrease in humidity during the colder months and indoor heaters causing more water evaporation in our skin gives us itchy skin. Using a humidifier that pushes out warm air will help keep moisture in your home during the winter. In the summer warmer air prevents skin from feeling dry and helps maintain our hydration from the liquid we consume. Diffusers for essential oils can work as humidifiers; although not as strong, they help keep the humidity in the air during cold days or dry summer spells. Humidifiers can also help prevent: Dry eyes, Sore throat, dry nasal passages, Bloody nose, Colds and flu, Chapped skin and lips, Itchy, dry skin, Worsened asthma, and allergy symptoms.
5. Dry Brush
Dry brushing is a more efficient and less messy way of exfoliating and keeping that dry skin itch away. When you use a dry brush on your skin, you are removing dead skin cells. Dry brushing allows moisture to absorb into your skin without covering extra skin cells. When you dry brush, you are boosting collagen levels which can give you a young youthful glow. Dry brushing will help eliminate the dry, flaky skin that can sometimes appear during the colder months. After dry brushing, moisturizing with an oil that matches the season will help give your skin the intense hydration it needs to keep from getting itchy and irritated from the weather. Using a thicker oil will penetrate the skin more deeply, especially after using a dry brush and using a lighter oil will lock in moisture.
Summary:
Rotating your skincare for each season should be similar to changing out your wardrobe. Your skin needs more moisture in the colder months and less in the warmer months. Deep hydration and warm air is essential to protecting your skin from dry itchy skin no matter the season. Switching out your skin care to oils that match the season will nourish your skin without overwhelming it. Keeping the air temperature warm as well as gently exfoliating your skin will retain the moisture in your skin and protect your skin from the elements.