Seasonal Skincare: Nature’s Autumnal Palette

I’m not a fan of using the same ingredients, in the same products all year round, but then me choosing nature’s seasonal goodies may come as no surprise given that I’m a passionate natural skincare formulator.

The condition of our skin isn’t only affected by our health, our hormones and how tired or dehydrated we are. We may also notice differences to its texture, appearance and feel depending on the season and what kind of weather it throws at us. Heat, cold, rain and humidity can all have an impact.

I suppose I see it like wearing a summer dress in the chill of January, or the heaviest, cosiest jumper during the heat of July. Or applying a light, bright floral scent when everything in you is calling for a deep, grounding, mind nourishing aroma that will feed your soul. You just wouldn’t.

It is true to say that certain botanicals do have similar chemical structures, and can therefore often be interchanged with others within that group. However, it seems a shame to stick with the same old formulation throughout the whole of the year, when we are provided season by season, with an abundance of natural goodies.

Currently my botanical palette includes skin nourishing oils such as plum, cranberry, pumpkin, blackberry and the rich, earthy green tones of cold-pressed organic avocado oil. All contain their own array of fatty acids and nutrients to feed and protect the skin.

They each also have their own unique scent, but can also be paired with deeper more comforting aromatic blends by using essential oils. Vetiver and patchouli are popular choices for their earthy, grounding base notes, sweet orange gifts a sweet citrus lift, and frankincense provides amazing skincare qualities and a meditative nature.

These botanicals make the perfect partners for Autumn, blending together not only the needs of our skin and its daily care, but also our mood and the changes the season brings to us holistically.

So will I be changing Facial Serum formulations up for cold winter months, and then again for the spring and warmer days of summer? Absolutely!

Following the seasons, making use of the abundance that nature provides us with aromatically in botanical perfumery, emotionally with aromatherapy aswell as nourishing and supporting our skin to do its job in natural skincare, makes complete sense to me.

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