Why Your Skincare Should Change with the Seasons
Just as nature shifts through the seasons — so does your skin. Yet most of us use the same products all year, even as humidity, temperature, and sun exposure change.
At Botanical Atelier, we believe skincare should follow nature’s rhythms — because your skin’s needs are not the same in summer as they are in winter. Here’s why — and how to adapt your ritual for healthier, more radiant skin all year long
How the Seasons Affect Your Skin:
☀️ Summer:
More oil production
Higher sun exposure (increased oxidative stress)
Dehydration from heat
🍂 Fall:
Skin barrier recovers from UV damage
Increased dryness as humidity drops
❄️ Winter:
Decreased sebum production
Barrier-compromised skin from cold and indoor heating
Flakiness, irritation
🌸 Spring:
Skin sensitivity increases as temperatures shift
Pollen/allergens can trigger reactivity
The Science:
Clinical studies show skin hydration, barrier lipids, and microbiome diversity change significantly with seasons. What works in July may not serve your skin in January.
How to Adapt Your Skincare by Season:
Use lighter layers in summer — think hydrosols + antioxidants
Add barrier-repair lipids in winter — richer creams, oils
In transitional seasons, focus on calming and strengthening the skin
Why We Craft Seasonal Skincare:
At Botanical Atelier, we harvest and distill fresh, in-season botanicals — and craft small batch products designed to align with your skin’s seasonal shifts. The result? Better glow, resilience, and harmony with nature.
The Science:
Clinical studies show skin hydration, barrier lipids, and microbiome diversity change significantly with seasons. What works in July may not serve your skin in January.
How to Adapt Your Skincare by Season:
Use lighter layers in summer — think Botanical Atelier Rose + Loquat Distillates + antioxidants
Add barrier-repair lipids in winter — richer creams, oils
In transitional seasons, focus on calming and strengthening the skin
Why We Craft Seasonal Skincare:
At Botanical Atelier, we harvest and distill fresh, in-season botanicals — and craft small batch products designed to align with your skin’s seasonal shifts. The result? Better glow, resilience, and harmony with nature.
