12-Month Beauty Guide for the Ultimate Skin Health

Your skin’s needs change as the seasons do. With the right products and routine adjustments, you can maintain healthy, radiant skin all year long. Here’s your seasonal guide to ultimate skin health.

Ultimate Skin Health in the Summer

Use SPF

Slather on SPF daily to avoid damaging UV rays that speed up aging and cause skin cancer. Reach for a broad-spectrum formula — and don’t forget SPF for your lips. Our Complete Defense SPF 40 glides on smoothly, hydrates, and keeps skin calm and firm.

Go Lighter on Makeup

When it’s hot and humid, give your skin room to breathe by wearing less. Heavy foundation tends to melt off in summer and can clog pores.

Use a Lightweight Moisturizer

Swap your richer cream for a lightweight moisturizer. Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated without feeling heavy.

Ultimate Skin Health in the Fall

Reduce Exfoliation Frequency

As the air gets cooler and drier, scale back exfoliation from 2–3 times weekly to once a week. Be cautious with glycolic acid and retinoids, and consider replacing exfoliation sessions with a weekly hydrating mask.

Wash Your Face with Cool Water

Hot water strips your skin’s natural oils and causes inflammation. Wash and rinse with cool water to stay hydrated and maintain your glow.

Switch to a Richer Moisturizer

Put away your lightweight summer moisturizer and reach for something more nourishing. A heavier cream with hyaluronic acid and glycerin will help your skin retain moisture on the coolest, driest days.

Ultimate Skin Health in the Winter

Avoid Products Containing Alcohol

Alcohol strips moisture from your skin. Instead, look for products with squalane, hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin C to carry you through the colder months with hydrated, healthy skin.

Check Your Cleanser

Glycolic and salicylic acid in cleansers can be too drying in winter. Swap to a cream-based or hydrating cleanser to protect your skin’s barrier.

Moisturize from All Angles

Hydration isn’t just about what you apply. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air and drink plenty of water throughout the day for skin that’s hydrated from the inside out.

Ultimate Skin Health in the Spring

Bring in the Vitamin C

Vitamin C promotes collagen production, increases elasticity, smooths fine lines, and fades dark spots. It’s the perfect ingredient to repair winter damage and step into spring with confidence. Learn more about the benefits of Vitamin C here.

Exfoliate Your Skin

After harsh winter weather, your skin craves renewal. Exfoliate 2–3 times weekly to slough off dead cells. For a deeper reset, try a chemical peel once a week to replace dull skin with a bright, healthy complexion.

Look for Calming Ingredients

Aloe extracts, ceramides, and chamomile are ideal for spring — they calm, repair, and restore your skin after winter. Explore our cleansers collection for gentle, soothing options to support your spring transition.

While your skin’s needs change seasonally, the right products make it easy to embrace your best skin year-round. Take our Advanced Regimen Builder to find your ideal personalized skincare routine from January through December and beyond.