SEASONED PRO

You change up your wardrobe each season, but what about your skincare regime? Here’s how to modify your beauty routine as the weather warms and cools, or if you’re planning to head to a different climate.

How to modify your skincare regime as the seasons change

The world is slowly opening up again, and if you have travel plans, it’s worth getting your packing right – you want to spend your hardearned rands on treats, not on things you’ve left behind! Whether you’re heading for the sun or snow, or staying put as the seasons change, it’s worth rethinking your skincare regime.

THE SKIN CYCLE

Have you ever had your holy grail moisturiser turn on you and stop delivering results? There’s a reason for that: seasonal change. Turns out our mood isn’t the only thing affected by the weather – according to experts, your streamlined three-step skincare regime is not universal year-round. Just like the seasons, our skin goes through different phases and we need to adjust our skincare routine accordingly.

It’s the sudden changes in weather that skin is particularly sensitive to. Those ‘four seasons in one day’ kind of days – cold spells, sunshine, humidity and wind – can take a huge toll on our complexion. Then, when artificial heating and air conditioning are added to the mix, our skin barrier is thrown out of whack and has to work even harder to adapt and repair.

Because of this, our skin requires different types and levels of support throughout the year. So it makes sense that if you’re travelling to a different climate, you’ll need to switch things up a little. Here are the common issues you’re likely to experience each season, and why.