How Changing Weather Affects Your Skin & What to Do About It

Whether you're basking in the warmth of a tropical paradise or braving the chilly winds of a winter wonderland, your skin has specific needs that change with the weather. The key to healthy-looking skin year-round is adjusting your ritual to give your skin what it needs.

How skin changes in cold weather

Picture this: cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and rosy cheeks. Cold weather certainly has its perks, but it can be harsh on your skin. When temperatures drop, the air loses moisture, which means less humidity for your skin to soak up. This can result in dry skin, redness, and sensitivity. Here's how to give your skin the love and hydration it needs when you trade your sandals for slippers.

Lip care for cold weather

Help combat the dryness, chapping, and flakiness cold weather can bring with the Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Rescue Ointment. This multi-use ointment coats lips with a protective layer for up to 72 hours* and is the perfect addition to your lip care ritual. It is clinically proven to visibly repair dry, flaky lips and moisturize to relieve discomfort on dry skin areas for a smooth, healthy look.

Skincare for cold weather

In the colder months, consider opting for a rich, hydrating moisturizer, like our Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer. With ingredients like hyaluronic acid and damask rose extract, this moisturizer builds a strong barrier to combat dryness for a hydrated, healthy look.

Don't forget your body! The Milk Body Collection provides a selection of hand and body lotions for everyday use and travel-size lotions for on-the-go comfort. Formulated with a trio of plant-based milks, the Milk Body Lotion softens and soothes skin while providing 24-hour deep hydration** with a blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E.

Anti-aging treatments for cold weather

A change in seasons doesn’t mean your personal skincare goals have to fall to the wayside. In the colder months, you may want to reach for rich, luxurious textures to combat dull skin. Enter the Black Tea Age Renewal Cream — an advanced anti-aging face cream with Mauritius black tea and rambutan leaf extracts that delivers retinol-like results, visibly reducing wrinkles while helping to improve firmness and elasticity.*** Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this lightweight cream is enriched with ceramides, squalane, and pink porcelain lily to help support the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and improve skin texture. skin texture.

How skin changes in warm weather

Warm weather can come with a sun-kissed glow, but it can also cause your skin to go into overdrive. Higher temperatures increase sweat and oil production, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. The heat can also dehydrate your skin, leaving it feeling parched and dull. The combination of sweat, oil, and environmental pollutants can lead to a vicious cycle of irritation. To keep your skin happy in the heat, focus on lightweight, non-comedogenic products, stay hydrated, and never skip your SPF.

Lip care for warm weather

Sun, salt water, and chlorine can all take a toll on your lips. When spending time outdoors, especially at the beach or pool, make sure to apply a lightweight lip balm regularly. For the warmer months, we love the Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm — an intensive lip treatment in a purse-friendly tube. This ultra-nourishing formula acts as a soothing balm, sinking in to deliver a plump, healthy-looking pout. The clear formula is perfect for use on its own or paired with your favorite lip color.

Skincare for warm weather

As the weather heats up, skin can become prone to excess oil and clogged pores. This makes lightweight skincare products, like the Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion, a great option. Don’t skip moisturizer altogether, though – a lack of moisture in the skin can cause it to produce more oils. Instead, boost your skin’s hydration with a fast-absorbing fluid formula. This emulsion is ideal for oily and combination skin, creating a soft, smooth canvas for makeup application.

Anti-aging treatments for warm weather

Balance the effects of the summer heat with a facial moisturizer like the Lotus Radiance Renewal Night Cream. This antioxidant cream works with your body's nighttime renewal mode to reduce signs of fatigue, smooth fine lines, and boost radiance. Enriched with Super Lotus, polyglutamic acid, and peach leaf extract, you’ll wake up looking rested and refreshed for the day ahead.

Boost radiance year-round with fresh

Keep glowing, stay hydrated, and enjoy what each day brings with fresh. Remember, skincare is about loving the skin you’re in, no matter the weather! For more skincare, lip care, and body care favorites, explore fresh.

*instrumental test, 30 subjects

**instrumental test, 11 subjects

***ex vivo studies on BT Matrix™ ingredients; this product does not contain retinol.