Let's be real, your skin and hair react to the seasons like a dramatic reality show contestant. One day they're thriving, the next they're throwing a fit because the humidity shifted. Keeping your skin and hair happy year-round requires a few simple adjustments, and this guide will help you easily navigate seasonal changes.
Spring: The Great Awakening
After winter's harsh treatment, spring is your skin and hair's comeback tour. As temperatures rise, both need a fresh start to recover from months of dry air and indoor heating.
What's happening?
Spring brings warmer air and changing humidity that affects your skin and hair. You might notice that your:
• Skin is shedding winter dullness and may feel dry or flaky.
• Hair is adjusting after months of dryness, static, and hat hair.
Spring Routine
As the season shifts, your skin and hair need extra care to adjust to the increased moisture and changing temperatures. Here's how to reset and nourish both after the winter months:
• Morning: After your shower, apply Shea Mousse to damp skin to lock in moisture. It's a shea butter and aloe vera formula that hydrates without feeling heavy, leaving skin soft and refreshed.
• Before heading out: Apply a light layer of Coco Liqueur Hair Elixir to hair to smooth frizz and protect against environmental stressors. Its blend of coconut oil and argan oil nourishes strands without buildup.
• Midday touch-up: If your hands or elbows feel dry throughout the day, massage a small amount of Shea Mousse onto problem areas for an instant moisture boost.
• Night time treatment: Before bed, apply an extra layer of Shea Mousse to dry areas like knees and heels to help replenish lost moisture overnight.
Summer: Hot Weather, Happy Skin
The heat, humidity, and sun exposure of summer can take a toll on your skin and hair. Sweat, chlorine, and salt water add extra challenges, making hydration and protection essential.
What's happening?
Summer increases exposure to sun, heat, and water activities that impact your skin and hair. Summer brings changes like:
• Increased sweat and oil production can lead to clogged pores.
• Sun exposure may cause dryness, discoloration, and irritation.
• Hair is vulnerable to chlorine and saltwater damage.
Summer Routine
In summer, your skin and hair need lightweight hydration and protection from the elements. Here's your essential summer routine to keep your skin and hair hydrated and healthy:
• Morning: Apply Shea Parfait, formulated with mango butter and jojoba oil, to provide hydration without heaviness while nourishing sun-exposed skin.
• Before swimming: Protect hair by applying Coco Liqueur, which contains vitamin E and coconut oil to create a moisture barrier. This helps reduce chlorine and saltwater damage.
• After swimming or sun exposure: Reapply Coco Liqueur to restore hydration and prevent dryness.
• Before bed: Apply Shea Mousse to feet to keep them soft and smooth through sandal season, thanks to its blend of shea butter and avocado oil.
Fall: The Transition Period
As temperatures cool and humidity drops, skin and hair may struggle to adjust. Dry patches, frizz, and increased sensitivity are common during this seasonal shift.
What's happening?
Fall's cooler temperatures and lower humidity change how your skin and hair behave. Watch for these changes:
• Skin starts feeling drier and may become unpredictable.
• Hair is prone to static and increased frizz.
• Indoor heating can make dryness worse.
Fall Routine
Fall can be a tricky time for your skin and hair as they adjust to cooler, drier air. Here's how to stay hydrated and maintain smooth, moisturized skin and hair:
• Morning: Use Shea Parfait, focusing on dry areas like elbows and knees. The blend of shea butter and grapeseed oil helps prevent moisture loss.
• Before styling hair: Apply Coco Liqueur to reduce static and lock in moisture, as its argan oil and aloe vera content help smooth strands.
• Evening scalp care: Massage Coco Liqueur into the scalp weekly to combat seasonal dryness and flakiness with its nourishing combination of castor oil and vitamin E.
• Before bed: Layer Shea Mousse onto hands and feet for extra hydration, ensuring they stay soft as temperatures drop.
Winter: Maximum Hydration Mode
Cold air, indoor heating, and long hot showers can strip your skin and hair of essential moisture. This season calls for deep hydration and extra protection.
What's happening?
Winter's cold temperatures and indoor heating create extra dryness for skin and hair. You might notice that your:
• Skin becomes drier, flakier, and more sensitive.
• Hair is more prone to brittleness and static.
• Lips, hands, and feet often need additional care.
Winter Routine
Winter brings the harshest conditions for your skin and hair, so extra moisture and protection are key. Follow this routine to keep your skin and hair hydrated:
• Morning: Use Shea Parfait generously to create a protective moisture barrier, thanks to its deeply hydrating shea butter and cocoa butter blend.
• Pre-shampoo treatment: Apply Coco Liqueur to hair before washing to prevent dryness. Its rich mix of natural oils helps strengthen strands.
• Leave-in conditioner: Work a small amount of Coco Liqueur into damp hair after washing to combat brittleness and static.
• Before bed: Treat your hands and feet overnight by applying Shea Mousse and wearing cotton gloves or socks to lock in hydration. The avocado oil and aloe vera in the mousse work overnight to restore moisture.
The Year-Round Hydration Rule
No matter the season, consistency is key to maintaining healthy skin and hair. Adjust your routine based on your skin's and hair's needs, and keep hydration a priority. Since Body Whip products are handmade fresh each month, you're always getting the best care, no matter what the weather brings.
Stay hydrated and glowing all year long!
Love,
The Body Whip Team