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How to Maintain Healthy Skin During Transition Seasons

As the seasons shift, so should your skincare routine. If you want to keep your skin healthy and glowing, these tips are for you.

Watch it done Video: Doctorly on YouTube
Why this worksSeasonal changes can affect skin hydration, oil production, and sensitivity. Adjusting your routine helps balance these factors, preventing dryness in winter and excess oil in summer. This keeps your skin looking its best all year round.

The ritual, step by step

  1. Assess Your Skin Type Start by evaluating your skin's current condition. Is it more oily or dry? This will guide your product choices and help you adjust your routine accordingly.
  2. Switch to Hydrating Products During colder months, opt for richer moisturisers and hydrating serums to combat dryness. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help retain moisture.
  3. Exfoliate Regularly Changing seasons can lead to a buildup of dead skin cells. Incorporate a gentle exfoliant 1-2 times a week to keep your skin smooth and promote cell turnover, but patch-test first to avoid irritation.
  4. Adjust SPF Usage In summer, incorporate a lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF daily to protect against UV rays. In winter, you can use a moisturiser with built-in SPF for extra hydration.
  5. Listen to Your Skin Pay attention to how your skin reacts to changes. If it feels tight or oily, modify your routine accordingly. Skin can be unpredictable, so adapt as needed.
60-sec versionEvaluate your skin, switch to hydrating products, exfoliate gently, and adjust SPF usage.

Where people go wrong

Many people forget to change their moisturisers as seasons shift, leading to dryness or excess oil. Over-exfoliating is also common, which can irritate the skin. Always listen to your skin's needs.

The pro moveConsider incorporating facial oils for added hydration during dry seasons; they can work wonders.
Check out the video for more tips on transitioning your skincare routine.

Shop the routine

Hyaluronic acid serum Helps retain moisture in the skin. Amazon → Gentle exfoliant Promotes cell turnover without irritation. Amazon → Rich moisturiser Provides hydration during colder months. Amazon → Broad-spectrum SPF Protects skin from damaging UV rays. Amazon →

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Good questions

How often should I exfoliate?

1-2 times a week is usually sufficient; listen to your skin.

What ingredients should I look for in winter?

Focus on hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and richer oils for hydration.

Can I use the same products year-round?

It's best to adjust based on your skin's changing needs with the seasons.

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