How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Skin (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever noticed your skin behaving differently as the weather shifts, you’re not imagining it. Seasonal changes can have a significant effect on how your skin looks, feels, and functions.
At Platinum Cosmetics, we help clients adjust their skin care and treatment plans with the seasons — ensuring their skin stays balanced, supported, and resilient all year round.
Here’s what to expect from your skin in each season, and how we help you respond.
Autumn and Winter: Repair and Restore
Cooler weather, wind, and indoor heating can dehydrate the skin, leading to:
Flakiness or dry patches
A dull, uneven appearance
Increased sensitivity or redness
This is the perfect time to focus on barrier repair and collagen stimulation, since sun exposure is typically lower.
Recommended treatments:
Skin needling (every 4–6 weeks)
Laser rejuvenation or resurfacing
Hydrating facials with barrier support
We also adjust your home care routine to include more nourishing, protective ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and calming actives.
Spring: Brighten and Balance
As the weather begins to warm up, oil production increases and dead skin can build up more quickly. This may lead to congestion, breakouts, or an overall lack of clarity.
In spring, we shift toward exfoliating and balancing treatments, such as:
Light resurfacing or skin rejuvenation
Deep cleansing facials
Pigmentation support if sun spots are emerging
We may also begin prepping your skin for more active summer treatments, depending on your goals.
Summer: Protect and Maintain
Increased sun exposure, sweat, and sunscreen use can all impact how your skin performs. In summer, we focus on keeping the skin calm, clear, and well-protected.
This may include:
Lymphatic-style facials to reduce congestion
Barrier-supporting skin care
Treatment breaks from more intensive services like resurfacing
We also recommend reviewing your SPF and antioxidant use to ensure your home care is doing the heavy lifting.
Should You Change Your Treatments Seasonally?
In many cases, yes. While your skin has the same foundational needs year-round (hydration, protection, balance), the way we deliver those outcomes should shift slightly based on climate, sun exposure, and what your skin is telling us.
That’s why we recommend re-assessing your treatment plan at least twice a year — usually as we move into autumn and again heading into spring.
Book a Seasonal Skin Assessment in Port Melbourne
Not sure how your skin is coping with the seasonal shift? Book a consultation with our team and we’ll help you update your treatments and skin care plan so you’re always supporting your skin — no matter the season.