With seasonal changes, your skin faces more than just shifts in weather; it’s exposed to makeup, pollution, sleeplessness and tiredness. Seasonal fluctuations can amplify stress on the skin, making proper
care essential.
“Our skin is incredibly responsive to environmental changes,” explains Dr Aparna Santhanam, dermatologist and skin expert at ITC Dermafique. “Humidity, pollution, and temperature – even minor fluctuations – can disrupt the skin’s natural barrier, leading to dryness, sensitivity, or uneven texture.”
Why Indian Skin Needs Extra Care
Indian skin, with its unique composition, requires tailored hydration during seasonal transitions. The Dermafique Indian Skin Health Report highlights that Indian skin typically has 50% more melanin and larger pores than other ethnicities, making it more prone to pigmentation, uneven texture, and tanning. The Report also notes that 80% of Indian women experience dryness and 87% face under-eye dehydration, emphasizing the need for sustained hydration.
Seasonal Shifts and Lifestyle Stress
Hot, humid months can trigger excess oil production and dullness, while winter’s dry air depletes moisture, leaving the skin feeling tight, flaky, and reactive. Added extra-long hours of makeup, late nights, and exposure to pollution can worsen dryness and uneven tone.
“This is when your skin needs balance more than ever,” says Dr Santhanam. “Maintaining hydration is key so your skin can stay radiant and resilient through the season.”
Ingredients That Keep Your Skin and Body Hydrated and Protected
Instead of overhauling your routine each season, consider using an body serum that focuses on intensely hydrating the skin and comes with barrier-supporting ingredients that restore & replenish moisture and calm sensitive skin. Key activities include:
• Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant that soothes inflammation, protects against oxidative stress, and helps maintain skin elasticity, keeping it supple during dry or harsh weather.
• Glycerin: A humectant that draws water into the skin, supporting hydration and reducing dryness-related tightness.
• Shea Butter & Plant Oils: Rich in fatty acids, they reinforce the skin’s natural barrier and provide long-lasting nourishment without feeling heavy.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Acts like a moisture magnet, locking in hydration for plump, soft skin even in dry or transitional climates.
Layering lightweight hydrators during the day and using these nourishing ingredients at night ensures the skin stays balanced, radiant, and resilient throughout the season.
“Understanding how your skin reacts to the climate is the first step,” Dr Santhanam concludes. “Then it’s about using ingredients that support and do not stress out your skin. With consistent hydration and barrier care, your skin can stay radiant, supple, and healthy all through the season.”
