How Your Skin Changes with Seasons — And Why Your Skincare Should Too

Just like nature moves through seasons, so does your skin.

We often forget that our skin is not a fixed type — it is constantly adapting and responding to the world around us: temperature, humidity, sunlight, environmental stress, and even seasonal shifts in our own bodies.

This is why at Botanical Atelier, one of my core beliefs is simple:
Your skincare should change as your skin changes.

Spring — Renewal & Sensitivity

In spring, the skin often wakes up after the dryness of winter. With fluctuating temperatures, pollen in the air, and increased UV exposure, skin can experience:

• Temporary sensitivity

• Mild inflammation or redness

• Increased oil production as temperatures rise

Spring skincare focus:

• Gentle exfoliation to remove winter buildup

• Lightweight hydration with calming botanicals

• Antioxidants to protect as UV exposure increases

Summer — Protection & Balance

In summer, your skin faces the most external stress:

• Higher UV radiation (accelerating photoaging)

• Sweat, oil, and clogged pores

• Heat-induced dehydration

Summer skincare focus:

• Light, breathable hydration

• Oil-balancing botanicals

• Extra antioxidants and UV-protective ingredients (think: green tea, licorice, niacinamide, sea-buckthorn )

Fall — Repair & Transition

As temperatures cool, your skin starts preparing for dryness again. You may notice:

• Flakiness

• Dullness

• Increased sensitivity as the air becomes drier

Fall skincare focus:

• Strengthening the skin barrier

• Richer oils and emollients

• Supporting cell turnover and hydration

Winter — Deep Nourishment & Barrier Support

Winter is often the harshest on the skin:

• Dry, cold air pulls moisture from the skin

• Indoor heating worsens dehydration

• Skin barrier becomes more vulnerable

Winter skincare focus:

• Deep nourishment with rich botanical oils

• Occlusive ingredients to seal in moisture

• Skin barrier-supportive ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and calming plant extracts

Why I Formulate Seasonally at Botanical Atelier

As a formulator, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all routine that stays the same year-round.
That’s why my approach to skincare is rooted in seasonality — just like how nature cares for itself.

• I select botanical ingredients that best support your skin through seasonal transitions.

• I craft fresh, small batches so the actives remain potent when your skin needs them most.

• And through my Custom Oil Lab, I create formulas that adapt to your unique skin — in this season of your life.

Because your skin doesn’t live in a vacuum — it lives in nature. And nature is always changing.