Just as each season requires a certain type of footwear, the same goes for your skin and hair. We at Respira SkinCare We believe that every season brings its own unique charm and that your skincare routine should reflect nature’s ever-changing tapestry.
To help you find your way, I’ve put together this guide, revealing the perfect beauty essentials tailored for each season.. Che si tratti del caldo estivo, dell’aria frizzante dell’autunno, delle gelide notti invernali o della primavera in fiore, abbiamo quello che fa per te.
Before you begin: you must have a good idea of the your skin type by consulting our guide, how they react to different weather conditions throughout the year. Be aware of how your skin and hair change in different circumstances and adjust or change products accordingly.
Winter Season
It should come as no surprise that during the colder seasons, you need to choose more nourishing products. Your skin may actually be begging for it.
This means that foaming or salicylic acid-based cleansers, which can be more drying, should be replaced with cleansing creams, balms and oils, which will keep your skin hydrated and lock in moisture.
While it may be tempting to take a long, hot shower or bath on cold winter nights, this should be avoided. Prolonged contact with hot water can strip the skin of its natural hydration., making it even drier. After your shower or bath, be sure to use a moisturizing body cream or oil. Don't be afraid to use more than you would in the summer months.
Your winter routine step by step:
- Gentle cleansing milk (unless you have oily skin)
- Hydrating toner (to add extra hydration to the skin)
- Hydrating serum (to hydrate the skin in the deeper layers)
- Hydrating day cream or Rich and nourishing cream (to retain hydration)
- All-in-One Facial Oil (for extra nourishment during the day or night)
- Eye Cream
- Sunscreen
Yes, don't forget the sun protection, especially when you enjoy winter sports in the mountains!
When it comes to hair, when it gets cold, most people have to switch from deep cleansing shampoos and conditioners to moisturizing ones. Why? Because during the winter, hair loses moisture, becoming drier and more brittle, which can lead to hair breakage, split ends, and just a dull look in general. Plus, moisturizing your hair in the winter will also help reduce frizz.
Finally, if there is one important thing to learn from all of this, it is to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate.
Spring Season
After months of darkness, cold and frost, it is finally time to enjoy the fresh air and welcome the light. With the changes that are happening all around us in nature, it is understandable that most of us would want to make changes to our daily skincare routines as well, but I would advise taking it easy.
Skin needs some time to adjust to the changes in the weather, and since spring in most places brings a lot of humidity and higher temperatures, there should only be minor changes to your daily routine. Such as choosing gentler products, increasing the use of sunscreen and an anti-aging regimen.
I know that rich moisturizers seem like a godsend on dry skin, but in the more humid and hot weather, so-called heavy moisturizers will make your skin look and feel sticky and sweaty. Unless that’s the look you’re going for, lighter, gel-based moisturizers are recommended.
While in the early spring months you can continue to use the same SPF as in winter, as we approach summer I recommend increasing your sunscreen to 50+.
Your Spring Routine Step by Step:
- Purifying and Hydrating Facial Mousse
- Hydrating Toner
- Hydrating gel (if unwanted pigmentation spots appear with the first rays of the sun or if you simply need an extra boost of vitamins)
- Hydrating day cream (to maintain hydration levels)
- Caffeine Boosting Gel (whenever your eyes feel like they need some extra refreshment after the long winter)
- Sun protection
Also, spring is a great time to get rid of dead skin cells using AHA Peeling Concentrate and to give the skin extra protection from free radicals using Antioxidant Booster Gel. Don't forget to use sunscreen afterwards!
When it comes to hair, as temperatures rise, your scalp can become sweatier, making your hair greasy more quickly. Many rush to solve this problem with dry shampoo, but I recommend applying the appropriate scalp treatment.
For this reason I recommend it to you Sensitive Scalp Shampoo, and Scalp Oil and Scalp Scrub which will be available soon.
Summer Season
Lying on the beach on a sunny summer day is certainly pleasant, but, like all things that make you feel good, you have to be careful about how much your skin is exposed to the sun. During the summer, UV radiation is at its highest, so you should never leave the house without a layer of sunscreen on your skin.
Similar to your spring skincare routine, don’t be afraid to use anti-aging products, products with a high concentration of antioxidants, and moisturizers. Just like you need to drink more water during the summer heat, the same goes for your skin and hair.
Additionally, since your body produces more sweat, which can cause acne breakouts and oily skin, it's important to exfoliate and cleanse your skin more frequently.
Your Summer Routine Step by Step:
- Clarifying Gel Clarifying Gel
- Purifying Toner (if your skin becomes more oily, this formula will be great for preventing acne and breakouts)
- Double Hydration Boost Gel (to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate again)
- Acne Spot care (to manage unwanted redness around blemishes)
- Anti-Age Day Cream (great for helping skin renew itself) or Moisturizing, Oil-free Gel (great after sunbathing)
- Caffeine Gel Booster (whenever your eyes feel like they need some extra refreshment after the festival season or late summer nights)
- Sunscreen
Most people, especially women, tend to shave more frequently during the summer season. This can often cause skin irritation, dryness, and even ingrown hairs. To avoid this, keep your skin hydrated after shaving with moisturizing body lotions and moisturizing creams.
Of course, if that doesn’t seem to help your skin, then you may want to consider waxing or laser hair removal. But even then, consult with your beauty specialist or dermatologist about a body care regimen that suits your skin and hair needs.
Fall Season
Let’s be honest: If you’re like me and love spending time outdoors, you’ve probably managed to damage your skin to some extent over the summer. (Yes, even if you moisturized, bathed, and slathered on sunscreen.) But it’s not the end of the world.
If you are experiencing unsightly breakouts from constant sweating or sunscreen, or pigmentation and blotchiness from too much sun exposure, try peels or retinoid-infused products. This will help remove the damaged top layer of your skin and give your skin cells a chance to regenerate.
Include vitamin serums in your daily routine, but also take advantage of the harvest season to strengthen your immune system by eating vegetables.. Did you know that pumpkin, for example, is rich in carotenoids, a compound that has been shown to give your skin a healthy glow? I bet pumpkin soup doesn’t sound too bad, does it?
And while you enjoy pumpkin and other vegetables for dinner, you can introduce‘Multi-purpose facial oil into your daily skincare routine, as it will help restore and prolong your summer glow.
Durante l’autunno, la tua routine quotidiana di cura della pelle dovrebbe gradualmente passare da prodotti con componenti principalmente idratanti a prodotti più ricchi di idratazione. Anche il tuo regime di cura dei capelli dovrebbe gradualmente spostarsi verso la selezione invernale.
Your Fall Routine Step by Step:
- Purifying and hydrating facial mousse
- Hydrating toner
- Anti-Age Peptide Serum (helps renew and protect the skin)
- Natural retinol-Alternative Oil Serum (to stimulate skin regeneration, use at night)
- Anti-aging day cream (to keep skin on the road to renewal)
- Smoothing eye cream (don't forget the more delicate areas of the skin)
- Sunscreen (especially important if using retinoid-infused products)
With heavy rain, wind, and colder temperatures, remember to protect your hands: wear gloves and apply a protective hand cream. In my experience, people often forget to take care of their hands, which can cause dryness, itching, and even rashes. This is because the palms of our hands do not have oil glands, which means they need extra help from us to keep their skin hydrated and healthy.
Alas, you can try changing your body wash, so that its fragrance will exalt the senses when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter.
And finally, don’t forget to take care of yourself! Because nothing is more beautiful at fifty than a properly applied skin and hair care routine at twenty.
Author: Martina
