Your skin is not only the largest organ of your body, but also one of the most dynamic, constantly reacting to external factors like the weather, humidity, and temperature. 

As the seasons shift and temperatures change, your skin faces different challenges, often requiring a seasonal focus for your skincare. Understanding these seasonal skin changes can help you maintain healthy, glowing skin year-round.

Winter: a season of dryness and dullness 

As the cold nights draw in and the weather shifts, dry and dull skin are unfortunate companions. The colder winter air is notoriously drying for your skin, often leaving it feeling flaky, tight, and sensitive. The cold weather reduces moisture levels in the air, making it harder for your skin to stay hydrated. 

As well as the colder air, indoor heating can further deplete your skin’s natural moisture levels, causing dry patches, redness, and irritation. Oftentimes, people with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema find these symptoms are exacerbated in winter.

Our top tip: don’t forget your SPF in winter! Just because it might be cold doesn’t mean that UVA and UVB rays aren’t reaching your skin. If you’ve had snowfall, be careful of the snow reflecting the UV rays. 

Supporting dry and dull skin with UpCircle

Our bestselling Organic Face Oil with Coffee works to hydrate the skin, and boost collagen. Infused with nourishing jojoba, sea buckthorn and rosehip oils, this face oil also locks in the moisture provided by any moisturisers and serums you’ve already used through occlusion.

This face oil is formulated with coffee oil extracted from upcycled coffee grounds from London cafés, helping to make your skin glow.

How to use: Apply a few drops to your fingertips and massage into your skin. It’s important to apply the face oil after applying moisturiser. The formula is completely oil-based so it works through occlusion, locking in the hydration provided by the moisturiser by forming a protective seal over your skin. YouTube

Spring: a season of sensitivity

While spring often brings relief from the dryness of winter, it is a season of transition. As your skin adjusts to warmer temperatures and increased humidity, it can become sensitive. 

This season is also known for an uptick in environmental allergens like pollen, which can cause flare-ups of conditions like rosacea or acne, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.

Adding antioxidants to your routine can help to protect your skin from environmental aggressors like UV rays and pollution while brightening the complexion.

Sensitive skincare with UpCircle

Working to soothe irritation and calm down inflammation, our gentle Oat Face Cleanser is formulated with skin-loving aloe vera which is not only moisturising and anti-inflammatory, it also has natural healing properties

This multi-award winning oat cleanser has a milky, creamy formula that hydrates and nourishes the skin. This cleanser is also the perfect second step in a double cleanse.

How to use: Massage between your fingers and onto damp skin in upward circular motions. Rinse with warm water. YouTube.

Summer: a season of oiliness

While we may revel in seeing some sunshine, the additional heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your skin. Skin often becomes more oily, leading to clogged pores, breakouts, and an overall shinier appearance. 

The increased exposure to the sun can also result in sunburns, hyperpigmentation, and signs of premature ageing if proper sun protection isn’t practised. For some, acne tends to flare up during the summer months due to the combination of sweat, sunscreen, and oil buildup.

Top tip: Drinking enough water is key for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and preventing dehydration, which can occur more easily in hot weather.

Combating oily skin with UpCircle

Our Face Toner with Hyaluronic Acid helps to balance your skin and protect its natural barrier. 

This face toner is formulated with the anti-inflammatory residual water of green mandarin fruit, a by-product of the juicing industry, and skin-soothing chamomile stem extract, a by-product of the tea industry.

How to use: After cleansing your skin with our gentle oat cleanser, apply to fingertips or a cleansing pad and gently sweep over your face. You can also use this product as a mist, spritzing over your face at any time to revitalise. YouTube

Autumn: a season of repair

With the change of season, your skin may need some recovery time. After months of sun exposure, you might experience uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, or dryness as temperatures begin to cool. 

Autumn is a time when your skin starts to dry out again, preparing for the cold months ahead. During this time, it’s important to work on protecting and maintaining your skin barrier. Your skin barrier protects your skin against environmental stressors while preventing your skin from losing water due to evaporation.

Repairing your skin barrier with UpCircle

Our Peptide Serum is clinically proven to improve skin elasticity, and works to repair and restore your skin. Working to boost collagen production in your skin and improve hydration, this serum is ideal for helping to restore your skin barrier. 

This serum is packed with niacinamide and vitamin C. One of our upcycled ingredients, custard apple, is not only great at hydrating the skin, but also contains antioxidants and antimicrobial properties helping to prevent premature ageing, boosting collagen production and soothing skin irritations. 

Also rich in upcycled blood orange water, this serum is great for brightening the skin, and has regenerative properties that can help heal scars.

How to use: Apply a few drops to your fingertips and massage into the skin. Apply this serum before moisturiser to allow the hydrating properties to seep into your skin. 

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