Seasonal Skincare and Transitioning Your Routine For Colder Weather
As the seasons shift, so do your skin's needs. Adjusting your skincare routine can be crucial to maintaining a healthy, radiant complexion. Let's explore some easy and effective tweaks to keep your skin glowing and your brows looking their best. For product recommendations, check out the Feather & Blade skincare Instagram highlight on @featherandblade!
Protect Your Brows
The changing weather calls for adjustments in your brow care. To best protect your brows, continue to apply SPF and avoid harsh sun exposure. Even though it might not be as sunny outside, UV rays are still present and can cause skin damage. Add a moisturizer to your routine to keep the brow area hydrated, and watch out for products with rapid exfoliants, as they can cause your brow work to fade quickly. This time of year is perfect for healing, so consider booking your Bespoke Brow or Annual Refresher soon.
The Importance of Moisturizing
Moisturizing products are crucial to hydrate the skin and keep it from cracking or flaking. Even though the UV index is lower during colder months, you still need sunscreen. Continue using your SPF moisturizer in your AM routine to protect against the sun and create a hydrating barrier on your skin. Kristina Marie Beauty Bloggers (2024) warns “Colder months can dry out your skin. Opt for a richer, thicker moisturizer to help protect the microblading pigment.”
Hydration Boosters
In addition to moisturizers, serums like hyaluronic acid and ceramides help the skin retain water, giving you a glowing, supple look. Loizou (2023) suggests “try[ing] double cleansing and add[ing] in a cleansing balm or cleansing oil to work in tandem with your regular cleanser or face wash” as well as “adding a cream or oil-based cleanser can help maintain your skin’s natural oil balance [which is] ideal for winter when conditions are so drying.”
Avoiding Hot Showers
While hot showers might feel heavenly during cold weather, they can strip your skin of essential oils and affect the durability of your brows. “Extreme temperatures can affect the durability of your brows, so try to keep your face away from hot water during showers (Kristina Marie Beauty Blog Writers, 2024).
By following these simple tips and adjusting your routine with the seasons, you can help your skin stay healthy and radiant all year round.
References:
Loizou, C. (2023, December 21). How to tweak your skincare routine for winter - Beauty Bay Edited. Beauty Bay Edited. https://www.beautybay.com/edited/autumn-winter-skincare-routine-changes/#:~:text=The%20Best%20Cleansers%20for%20Winter,when%20conditions%20are%20so%20drying
Kristina Marie Beauty Blog Writers. (2024, April 26). Seasonal skincare: Adjusting your routine for microbladed brows. Kristina Marie Beauty. https://kristinamariebeauty.com/microbladed-brows-skincare/#:~:text=Fall%20and%20Winter%20Care&text=Opt%20for%20a%20richer%2C%20thicker,cells%20without%20disturbing%20the%20pigment
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Serena F., Feather & Blade Intern