Taking Care of Your Skin During a Seasonal Transition
The transition from summer to autumn is one that my skin, especially, doesn't take lightly; cooler air, less humidity, increased windchill, combined are a recipe for an irritated skin barrier. During this transitional time, I like to take moments to check in on my skin and see what it's asking for. We don't realize it but our skin barrier can be sensitive to change. Following ahead is our guidebook to help you prepare for the act of taking care of your skin during the colder months.
Check In On Your Skin
How is your skin feeling? Is it red? Irritated? Or maybe feeling oily? Take a moment to take into account how your skin is feeling as well as the products you've been using on your skin. Are you using more than 5 products in your skin rituals? We always recommend starting from the ground up. You should really only be using the basic products such a good cleanser, moisturizer, and an SPF; any other products added to your routine should be supplementary, and by that we mean products to treat certain skin issues you may be having.
Swap Out Your Cleanser
If your skin is more sensitive, avoid using foaming face washes. The ingredients in foaming products contain harsh surfactants that wash away your makeup but also your skin's natural oils. We recommend introducing an oil cleanser during this time period. An oil cleanser is much more balancing for your skin & can work to repair your skin's barrier if it is irritated. For acne-prone skin, we recommend using mi-cellar water and a cotton round to cleanse or a glycerin rich cleanser that can help bring moisture back to your skin.
Introduce a More Nourishing Facial Moisturizer
No matter the skin type, facial moisturization is KEY to a healthy skin barrier. We want to nourish our skin and help it repair itself, using facial oils in your daily skin rituals, can help to lock in moisture and act as a seal for Trans-Epidermal Water Loss or TEWL.
TEWL is the main contributing factor to our skin's health, it's shown that the hydration levels of our skin depend directly on it, says National Library of Medicine [1.] Not only is TEWL shown to affect your skin barriers health, but also the rate at which a wound closes, meaning if you're prone to acne, you should ALWAYS nourish your skin with a high level of moisturization. I know this can sound scary especially as someone who's dealt with acne, using oils can be intimidating, this is one of the main reasons we actually created our Revitalizing Facial Oil, a blend of 4 cold-pressed, organic oils, specifically formulated to work with acne-prone skin. The blend is made of non-comodegenic oils that help nourish without clogging pores. For added moisturization you can even use a balm as the last step of your routine before bed. We recommend checking out our Repair Balm Concentrate for this step.
Don't Skip SPF
I know that many people for a fact associate SPF with the warmer summer months, but it's important to know that UV levels are no different in the winter.
A crucial step in your skin rituals, especially if you're prone to hyper-pigmentation on the skin, or dark spots is to continue the regular use of SPF. Board certified Dermatologist Dr Davis. from the American Academy of Dermatology Association [2.] says "“My sun protection habits for winter and summer don’t change very much,” If I’m outdoors in the winter, I’m wearing a thick coat, gloves, and cap on my head that block the UV rays."
With all of that being said, each person's skin is so different than the next, what's important is to learn your skin and stick to the basics. Cleanse, Moisturize. SPF.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12359141/
Kundu D, Jayaraman A, Sen CK. Clinical Measurement of Transepidermal Water Loss. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2026 Feb;15(2):73-90. doi: 10.1089/wound.2024.0148. Epub 2026 Feb 13. PMID: 40476522; PMCID: PMC12359141.c
https://www.aad.org/news/survey-shows-sun-protection-lacking-in-winter
American Academy of Dermatology survey shows sun protection lacking in winter. Feb. 6, 2024
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