The right skin care for different skin types in autumn/winter Tips for adapting your beauty routine to the cold seasons

The needs of our skin change with the seasons. When the temperatures drop, just as with our clothes, we should change the contents of our bathroom cupboard of creams and face lotions to suit the needs of the coming months. The one item that should remain unchanged? The SPF. It's essential because even in winter, the sun's UV rays are just as damaging as in the warmer seasons. Cold, wind, rain and snow can test the health of the skin barrier and promote dryness, itchiness, flaking and redness. Chapped lips, red noses and dry patches are the result, and many of us lack radiance as our summer tans fade. That's why it's best to swap out your minimal summer routine with a few products with light, watery or gel textures for creams, boosters and serums with brightening, antioxidant and restorative properties. The buzzword for skincare in autumn/winter? Hydration.

For the body, there's a green light for full-bodied and nourishing mousses, balms and oils applied liberally after every shower or bath, preferably with argan, honey, shea butter, jojoba oil, but also coconut and neem. For the face, the beauty routine is more complex and focused on adding moisturising ingredients and nourishing products to help our skin transition into winter. Which are Retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides and collagen. Vitamin C also plays an important role, helping to brighten and strengthen the skin by stimulating collagen production so it can better retain moisture and protect against external aggressors. Alternating textures are key. Depending on skin type and desired effect, such as anti-ageing or brightening, we need to add more nourishing and rich day and night face creams to our shopping list to thicken and restore skin tone. Think of them as the equivalent of our winter skincare coat. Each product focuses on hydrating and soothing, calming. A chemical but gentle exfoliant will help treat tight, flaky skin and improve moisture retention. If you've been using a foaming or abrasive cleanser all summer, now's the time to switch to a cream or oil-based formula. What's next We need a good serum that meets our needs, but also face masks, scrubs and eye contouring. In short, skincare should be based on the seasons and the needs of our skin. Here are some tips for autumn/winter skincare that we should follow depending on our skin type.

Dry skin

Is inflammation and redness a daily occurrence, causing irritation, dryness and sensitivity? Then your ideal skincare routine should be based on gentle, moisturising cleansers, soothing and anti-inflammatory formulations. Try Aesop's Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk, an extra- gentle daily cleanser enriched with plant extracts known for their soothing properties; Aesop's Remove, an oil-based make-up remover specially formulated for sensitive skin around the eyes; and Aesop's Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream for your evening routine.