How Your Skin Reacts to Weather Changes & How to Manage It
Sophia D'Urso
Global Consumer Experience
3–4 minute read
Create a season-proof skincare ritual for a radiant complexion year-round.
As the seasons change, so does your skin. As the weather shifts, you may need to make a few changes to your skincare routine to meet your skin’s changing needs. But, rather than overhauling your entire skincare routine every few months, the secret to maintaining that healthy glow year-round lies in understanding your skin's natural responses to the seasons and making smart, subtle adjustments to your routine.
When the air becomes crisp and the leaves shift from the lush greens of summer to the bright auburns and golds of autumn, your skin begins its own seasonal transformation. Less moisture in the air means that your skin struggles to stay hydrated, leaving it feeling dry, tight, and more sensitive than usual. But don't worry — with a little preparation and the right skincare routine for dry skin, you can help your skin stay soft, supple, and radiant throughout the colder months.
Cold weather can be particularly challenging for the delicate skin of your lips. Unlike the rest of your face, your lips don’t have oil glands, so they’re more vulnerable to dryness and chapping — especially when the temperatures start to drop. Incorporating a nourishing lip treatment like the Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Rescue Ointment into your daily routine can make a significant difference, helping you give your lips the extra care they need during colder seasons. This multi-tasking formula doesn't just provide surface relief — it works to deeply hydrate and repair, creating a protective barrier that lasts up to 72 hours*.
Extra nourishment is the cornerstone of skincare in cold weather. Our Rose Deep Hydration Moisturiser has been crafted with a blend of hyaluronic acid and damask rose extract to lock in moisture, giving your skin the hydration boost it craves and helping it stay plump, moisturised, and healthy even when faced with the harsh conditions of the cooler seasons.
Remember, hydration isn't just for your face. Your body needs extra care, too. The Milk Body Collection offers a variety of hand and body lotions for head-to-toe hydration. It even includes travel-size lotions for cold-weather comfort while you’re on the move. One of the stars of this collection is our Milk Body Lotion. This dry skin cream is formulated with a nourishing trio of plant-based milks. It combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E to calm, nourish, and revitalise your skin, delivering 24-hour deep hydration**.
Maintaining a youthful glow can seem like an uphill battle at certain times of the year, especially in the colder months. Dryness and dullness are more common in winter’s harsh conditions. This is not only uncomfortable but can exacerbate signs of ageing, making fine lines appear deeper and more prominent. The Black Tea Anti-Ageing Ceramide Moisturiser offers an effective solution to counteract these problems.
It’s formulated with potent ingredients like Mauritius black tea and rambutan leaf extracts to target visible wrinkles and promote skin elasticity without causing irritation.*** This lightweight anti-ageing facial moisturiser is infused with ceramides, squalane, and pink porcelain lily to provide all-around care. It works to strengthen your skin’s barrier, smooth your skin’s texture, and lock in essential moisture, making it a great addition to anti-ageing routines for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Few feelings are as comforting as the warm summer sun caressing your skin. But, beneath the golden tan and sun-kissed cheeks, your skin is facing a unique set of challenges brought on by the higher temperatures. Your body’s natural cooling system will be more active, leading you to sweat more and causing excess oil production. This makes it easier for impurities to become trapped in your skin, clogging your pores and leading to breakouts.
Surprisingly, despite the extra moisture on your skin's surface, the warmth can actually leave it dehydrated, tight, and irritated. To combat these effects, you need to ensure you’re hydrating from the inside out — drink plenty of water, embrace a summer skincare routine focusing on lightweight, non-comedogenic products, and make a good SPF your constant companion.
Sunshine beckons us outdoors. Whether you’re splashing around in a pool, catching a few waves, or hiking through nature, these activities can revitalise your body and soul. But beware — sun, salt, and chlorine can quickly dry out your lips. So, when the temperatures start to rise, it’s a good idea to carry a soothing, lightweight lip balm with you to keep your lips soft and hydrated while you’re on your summer adventures. We recommend the Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm, an ultra-nourishing formula that comes in a travel-friendly tube and delivers deep hydration for soft, healthy-looking lips. Plus, this balm works well alone or over lipstick because of its clear finish.
If you battle with oily skin, it may be tempting to skip moisturising entirely. However, foregoing proper hydration in hotter temperatures can actually have the opposite effect, leaving you with even oilier skin than before. In warmer weather, your routine should include lightweight, fast-absorbing skincare products to combat excess oil production and deliver deep hydration without clogging your pores.
Our Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Emulsion is well-suited to oily and combination skin, delivering a burst of hydration that your skin absorbs quickly. The perfect brightening skincare product for warmer months, it preps your skin beautifully for makeup or gives you a natural, dewy glow when worn alone.
Give your skin some much-needed respite after a day in the sun with a nourishing evening routine featuring our Lotus Radiance Renewal Night Cream. Enriched with Super Lotus, polyglutamic acid, and peach leaf extract, this refreshing, antioxidant-rich cream works in sync with your skin's natural nighttime regeneration process to help it bounce back from daily environmental stressors. As you rest, it gently smooths fine lines, addresses visible signs of fatigue, and revives your complexion's natural radiance, helping you maintain a youthful glow all summer long.
Your skin’s needs may change with the weather, but your commitment to self-care should be a constant. With fresh, you can ensure your skincare routine adapts seamlessly to each season’s challenges while keeping your glow intact. Celebrate nurtured skin year-round with a selection of skincare, lip care, and bodycare essentials from fresh.
*instrumental test, 30 subjects
**instrumental test, 11 subjects
***ex vivo studies on BT Matrix™ ingredients; this product does not contain retinol.
Written by Sophia D’Urso for Fresh. Sophia is an NYC-based consumer experience specialist and content writer. Sophia has worked as a consumer marketer and writer for years at various brands within the beauty, media, and events industries.