Seasonal Skincare: Adjusting for Weather Changes

Seasonal Skincare: Adjusting for Weather Changes

Feb 03, 2025Tatiana Della PIa

Why do you need to adjust your skincare routine? The skin needs can vary depending on climate thereby adjusting your skincare routine can help maintain balance. Tweaking products and focusing on ingredient like hyaluronic acid, gentle exfoliants, and barrier-supporting formulas can help your skin to stay protected and nourished no matter the season. 

Here's a quick-guide to follow for winter and summer skincare:

 

Let's dive into specifics

Winter-time makes the skin lose moisture more quickly due to cold air and indoor heating which can lead to dryness and compromised skin barrier. Therefore this is the time to focus on deeply nourish, hydrate, and repair your skin.

  • Exfoliate- DO NOT overdo it! You want to exfoliate to remove dry flaky skin but overdoing it can make your skin more sensitive to the cold. Exfoliants like Rejudicare Exfobrite, afa Microdermabrasion Polish, and iS Clinical Tri-Active Exfolating Masque can still be used but at a lower frequency per week. 
  • Moisturizer- In colder months, the skin needs deeper hydration and peptides are key players. Peptides help strengthen the skin barrier and improve moisture retention, and stimulate collagen production. Peptides like afa Ultra-Rich Peptide Moisturizer has intense hydration while boosting the skin's natural ability to retain moisture. Finally, the RejudiCare Emolia is a moisturizing cream is formulated with anti-inflammatory ingredients to help dry, inflamed and dehydrated skin. Emolia takes moisturization to the next level with a synergistic blend of ingredients that provides three levels of hydration to moisturize, protect, and soothe dry skin.
  • Hydration: iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum is formulated to rejuvenate, hydrate, and visibly soothe the skin. Products like iS Clinical Moisturizing Complex can intensively hydrate, antioxidant-rich Moisturizing Complex is formulated with powerful botanicals, natural vitamins, potent antioxidants, and essential bionutrients, which work synergistically to help support a moisturizing, protective barrier against environmental stressors.
  • Protection: Did you know that UV rays are harmful during this time of year because the ozone layer is at its thinnest. The award winning sunscreen- TIZO3 Facial Primer Tinted is elegant blend of broad-spectrum sun protection and a flawless matte finish, perfect for every skin type. Alternatively you can also find a moisturizing sunscreen like iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+ which has a transparent Titanium Dioxide and micronized Zinc Oxide - coupled with pure Vitamin E. This antioxidant-rich blend provides superior water-resistant broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Eclipse SPF 50+ is an ultra sheer, lightweight formula that absorbs quickly for a non-greasy matte finish.

Routine for Winter:

Morning: CleanserVitamin C & E Hydration serumPeptide Hydration CreamSPF 30+
Evening: CleanserEnzyme Peel (once a week) → Peptide Hydration SerumLipid BoosterHydrating Night Mask (optional for extra nourishment)

In the summer-time, the priority should be protection, hydration, and combating sweat or excess oil. The heat with humidity can lead to increased sebum production and more frequent breakouts, while the sun can cause damage.

  • Exfoliation: Gentle exfoliation is important to remove dead skin cells which can cause breakouts in the summer. Gentle exfoliants like RejudiCare Exfobrite can exfoliate dead surface skin cells and brighten skin tone. Moreover, products like afa Microdermabrasion Polish It uses natural ingredients to exfoliate without being too harsh on your skin, making it perfect for the summer when your skin may be more sensitive to irritation.
  • Hydration: Even though it is hot outside, the skin still needs hydration but keep it lighweight and refreshing. Hydra-Cool Serum is formulated to rejuvenate, hydrate, and visibly soothe the skin. Moreover, TIZO® Daily Moisture is a lightweight moisturizer formulated to hydrate and condition your skin with hyaluronic acid, bisabolol, and glycerin.
  • Protection: Sunscreen should be at the top of your summer skincare routine. SPF 30+ should be good with reapplication as it can provide moderate protection (blocks 93-97% UVB rays) compared to SPF 50+ which can block (blocks 98% UVB rays). As mentioned previously, award winning sunscreen- TIZO3 Facial Primer Tinted is elegant blend of broad-spectrum sun protection and a flawless matte finish, perfect for every skin type. Alternatively you can also find a moisturizing sunscreen like iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+ which has a transparent Titanium Dioxide and micronized Zinc Oxide - coupled with pure Vitamin E. This antioxidant-rich blend provides superior water-resistant broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Eclipse SPF 50+ is an ultra sheer, lightweight formula that absorbs quickly for a non-greasy matte finish.

Routine for Summer:

Morning: CleanserGentle Enzyme Peel (2-3 times per week) → Hyaluronic Acid MoisturizerSPF 30+
Evening: CleanserLight MoisturizerHydrating Night Mask (optional for extra moisture)

By incorporating seasonal skincare practices like choosing the right exfoliants, switching to hydrating peptides in the winter, and prioritizing broad-spectrum sunscreen in the summer you’ll help maintain a balanced, glowing complexion no matter what the weather throws your way.

Remember, skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all it’s all about adapting to your skin’s changing needs. So, embrace the season’s shifts and give your skin the love it deserves to stay radiant and resilient throughout the year.

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