No matter the time of year or prevailing conditions of the weather, there’s always one thing that remains constant: caring for your skin and beauty. Summer, winter, spring, or fall, there are particular beauty care methods that should be employed to ensure that your skin and hair stay looking and feeling their best. Keep reading to learn more about how to tailor your beauty care routine for each season and adapt to sudden weather changes.
1. Summer Beauty: Heat, Humidity, & Hydration
Don’t Sweat It
The summer months bring heat and humidity that can wreak havoc on our skin. To preserve the glow of summer, it’s vital to hydrate, both from the inside and the outside.
Hydrate From Within
It goes without saying that it’s essential to drink enough water, especially in the heat. Many general recommendations say 8-10 glasses a day but ultimately it depends on your own body and how active you are. Other sources of hydration include fruits and vegetables with a high water content, such as cucumbers and watermelons. Supplementing your diet with an electrolyte mix can also be beneficial, as it replaces minerals lost from sweating.
External Moisturizing
- Switch to an anti-humidity moisturizer in the warmer months.
- Using a lightweight oil before you apply your moisturizer can help lock in hydration.
- Don’t forget to lather some on your neck too!
- If your skin is prone to oiliness, look out for oil-free or mattifying facial moisturizers.
Post-Summer Rejuvenation
Heat, humidity, and extra sun exposure can cause signs of premature aging to appear. Combat this by pampering your skin with some TLC. Invest in a rejuvenating face mask and use a couple of times a week or give your skin a treat with a soothing, moisturizing cream. Showing your skin a little love now can help ward off the signs of aging in the years to come.
2. Fall in Love with Autumn Beauty Care
As leaves start to change color and the season enters the cozy fall chill, autumn beauty care offers a plethora of changes to makeover your routine.
- Soothing Emollients – Autumn weather often means low humidity, cold temperatures and strong winds that can cause your skin to become dry, agitated and cracked. To combat this, swap out your lighter summer creams and lotions for more humidifying and nourishing emollients.
- Heavy Hydrators – Don’t be afraid to go up a few weights when it comes to keeping skin hydrated in winter months. Treat yourself to a ultra rich, oil-based moisturizer, either all over the face or used as an overnight treatment for especially dry patches.
- Shield from Sun Damage – It may be getting colder and darker, but UV rays are just as strong in fall months, so don’t forget to wear sunscreen daily.
In autumn, skin needs plenty of nourishment and lots of love. If you overindulge in comfort food or alcoholic beverages, use face masks and exfoliants formulated for extra hydration and protection to reverse their effect on skin. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
For your hair, condition often, and go for more moisture-rich products. It’s also a great time to experiment with deep masks, hot oils and hair color – warmer shades of brown and caramel are classic autumnal hues.
3. Winter Skin: Defend Against the Cold
When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, if you’re not prepared with the right habits and treatments, your skin will take the brunt of the cold weather. Defend yourself against the winter chill, and your skin will thank you for it!
- Wear Sunscreen Year-Round: You may not feel the sun as strong in the winter months, but its UV rays can still reach you just as easily, and damage your unprotected skin.
- Moisturize: Your skin loses its natural oils and moisture, leaving it dry and easily irritated. Make sure to moisturize immediately after a shower.
- Watch For Signs Of Dryness: Keep an eye out for red, itchy patches, or dry, cracked skin. If you start to notice these signs, add an extra layer of natural oil-based lotion to your skin.
Your skin is one of the most important organs of your body – take extra special care of it in the winter months. Eating the right foods, avoiding over-exposure to cold wind and frost, and limiting hot showers and baths can all help your skin recover quicker and give you a healthy glow throughout the season.
4. Beat the Springtime Blues: Rejuvenate Your Look
Spring is the time of year when temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter. It’s also a perfect time to give yourself a new look!
Making subtle changes to your wardrobe can have a huge and positive impact on how you feel. Why not start with a change of colour? A bright top to offset your jeans or a floral dress to bring out the freshness of the season will help you look and feel refreshed.
Here are some ideas to help you breathe life to your wardrobe this spring:
- Replace your footwear. Stick to a neutral colour like white or beige and it will instantly bring a new twist to any outfit.
- Take a risk. Try a new style or pattern to help you stand out to boost your self-confidence.
- Update jewellery. Fresh pearls and vibrant gems are the perfect finishing touch.
Don’t forget, the new season is the ideal time to revamp your wardrobe. Refresh your look and you’ll radiate with the warmth of the season!
5. How to Adapt Your Beauty Routine to Fluctuating Weather Changes
As the weather changes from season to season, so should your beauty routine. With varying degrees of humidity, heat, and precipitation levels, you need to adjust your beauty routine to get the best results. Here are five tips to help you adapt your beauty routine to fluctuating weather.
- Use a gentle cleanser. Choose a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser. During periods of heavy humidity and heat, use an oil-free foaming cleanser to keep your skin from becoming overgreasy. On cooler days, however, you can switch to a nourishing cream cleanser with an oil or moisturizing base.
- Give your skin what it needs. The changing weather can have a dramatic effect on your skin. When temperatures are cool and dry, you should on focus on providing your skin with plenty of moisture. But when humidity and temperature are high, opt for products that can absorb oil and mattify without drying out your skin.
- Switch up your moisturizing skin routine. During the colder months, use heavier moisturizers to repair your skin against cracked and flaky patches. When it’s sunny and warm out, use moisturizers with SPF protection and a lightweight sunscreen.
- Tailor your makeup routine. Heavier foundations can make your face feel cakey under higher temperatures. Swap out foundation for tinted moisturizers or opt for lighter, more breathable formulas. Your mascara should also switch out for a lighter, water-resistant formula. Finally, keep those matte lipsticks stored in the summer in favor of glossy, hydrating formulas.
With these five tips, you can make sure your beauty routine is always ready for whatever the weather brings. Armed with the right information and products, you can often prevent extreme damage to your skin and hair.
No matter what the season is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to beauty care. By understanding the specific effects of the changing weather on your skin and hair, you can build a beauty routine that adapts to the changing climate without compromising your look. With a few simple adjustments, you can keep your locks looking perfect and your skin feeling silky smooth all year-round.
