Love your skin
Seasonal weather changes can have a dramatic impact on our skin, and this is especially true in Australia because of our harsh summers and dry winters.
Given the skin is the body’s largest organ – and a vital barrier (protecting us from external elements, like harmful toxins and pathogens, and ensuring the water we need for health stays inside us) – the way we care for it needs to adapt.
Summer skin issues
Australia’s hot sun can cause itchy or uncomfortable skin rashes (including bumps and blisters), often triggered by sweating.
Then, there’s sunburn to watch out for and, for many, seasonal acne.
Air conditioning can also dry out the skin, especially for those prone to eczema, dermatitis etc.
Winter skin challenges
Lower humidity and colder days mean there’s less moisture in the air – and our skin – and heating systems can exacerbate this.
This is why winter skin can look dull, dry out, crack and even become more sensitive or irritated.
Seasonal changes > skincare changes
To ensure great skin and a healthy skin barrier in every season, fine-tuning your skincare routine is imperative.
In winter, keeping skin hydrated is easier with a thicker skin product designed to keep water in and maintain the skin’s barrier. Think ointments, which penetrate the skin better than creams and create a stronger barrier.
In summer, it’s all about drinking plenty of water and using a quality high SPF sunscreen (reapplied frequently) to protect your skin from burning, sun-related ageing and spots. Cleaning the skin is also incredibly important in summer as pores can get clogged with sweat and/or sunscreens, which can result in breakouts or irritation.
Winter go-to: In Awe’s Kakadu Plum & Beeswax Skin Ointment is a versatile daily moisturiser that’s perfect for cooler months. It helps keeps skin hydrated by retaining moisture while allowing the skin to breathe – thank you beeswax!
As it’s thicker, it stays on longer, making it ideal for treating and soothing dry, scaly or irritated skin.
Kakadu plum extract is also packed with vitamin C, so it’s a potent anti-inflammatory.
Summer go-to: In addition to our hydrating ointment, which can alleviate those heat-related skin issues, In Awe’s Australian-made, natural TGA approved sunscreens are a must for summer.
Our clean, light SPF50+ Mineral ZINC Sunscreen Lotion with Kakadu Plum is designed for extra protection, especially around the face and neck, while still perfect for sensitive skin.
In Awe’s SPF50 Sunscreen Lotion with Kakadu Plum & Coconut is even more lightweight and smooth but still offers UVA and UVB protection while being deeply hydrating.
