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How to keep skin healthy as seasons change

When it comes to changing weather, it's important to check in with your client's skin to see what might need to be adjusted.

As the seasons change, the weather starts to cool or warm up, humidity will be changing etc. and thus ,seasonal changes is a great time to rethink your client's skin care routine. When skin experiences a dramatic change in environmental factors, it can react with dryness and irritation. This year has also come with unique skin care challenges with mask usage causing further disruption to skin imbalances.

Pay Attention to Any Changes

During the winter season, lower humidity levels and colder temperatures tend to dry out skin. However, environmental factors are only part of the equation. Things like our diet, sun exposure, stress, air pollution and even blue light can influence skin health. It's important to take notice of any changes in order to adapt the way we are caring for our skin.

Maintain Moisture

Ensuring moisture is a top skin care priority during any season. With that in mind, if you are asking your clients to exfoliate (I don't - for me that's my job), recommend using a lighter exfoliation routine or more gentle cleansers to ensure products are not stripping away moisture. Even if clients have oily skin, it is important to apply a moisturiser more frequently during the colder months as it helps to protect the skin’s moisture barrier which helps to keep oil production under control.

Consider a Little Boost

Although a good at-home skin care routine is the most important step for skin health, getting a regular facial is like adding a vitamin boost to a smoothie. Seeing an facialist regularly provides a deep cleaning for pores. They can also help to make recommendations that are customised to your unique skin type based on lifestyle, seasonal, and environmental factors.

Combatting Maskne

Maskne is something that most of us have encountered with the onset of mask usage causing skin irritation. Use less makeup on areas of the face that are covered by masks, as the extra humidity can really clog up pores and cause breakouts. It’s also worth washing cloth masks with a fragrance-free laundry soap to avoid further irritation, and end each day with a cleansing and moisturising skin care routine