Autumn Skincare Essentials: A Guide to Seasonal Skin Support

As the season shifts from summer to autumn, your skin naturally begins to respond to the changes in temperature, humidity, and environment. Cooler air, central heating, and reduced sunlight all have a noticeable impact often leading to dryness, increased sensitivity, or a lack of radiance.

Autumn is an ideal time to reassess your skincare routine and make small, thoughtful adjustments. It’s not about overhauling everything, just giving your skin what it needs to stay comfortable, hydrated, and balanced as the climate changes.

This guide shares how and why your skin changes in autumn, along with some natural ways to support it using simple, effective products.

Understanding Skin in Autumn

There are a few key environmental factors that affect skin health during this season:

• Lower humidity in the air means less natural moisture retention, which can cause dryness and flaking.

• Central heating in homes and workplaces tends to pull moisture from the skin, sometimes leading to tightness or increased sensitivity.

• Reduced sebum production in cooler months means the skin may feel less supple and more prone to dryness or irritation.

• For many, autumn is also a recovery period from the effects of summer, including sun exposure, dehydration, or changes in routine while travelling.
  

A seasonal routine doesn’t need to be complicated. A few well-chosen products with the right ingredients can help protect the skin barrier, restore hydration, and prepare your skin for the colder months ahead.

1. Restore Balance with a Rich Face Cream

Face creams are an important first step in adapting your routine for autumn. In cooler weather, the skin often requires deeper hydration and protection against moisture loss.

Look for products rich in plant-based oils, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier and retain hydration throughout the day.

We recommend:
 The Night and Day Face Cream Set — a daily duo formulated to deliver lasting hydration. The day cream is lightweight and protective, while the night cream offers richer nourishment to support overnight skin recovery.

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2. Support Skin Repair with a Targeted Serum

As the skin adjusts to seasonal changes, it can be beneficial to add a concentrated layer of nourishment before moisturising. A natural face serum helps deliver hydration deeper into the skin, and may assist with concerns like fine lines, uneven tone, or post-summer dryness.

Oil-based serums, in particular, are well suited to autumn providing both moisture and antioxidant support without overwhelming the skin.

We suggest:
The Eternal Anti-Ageing Serum, which blends black lilac with jojoba and grapeseed oil to support cell renewal, improve elasticity, and calm the skin.

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3. Nourish the Body with Whipped Butters

Dry air doesn’t just affect the face. Many people notice that their arms, legs, and hands also begin to feel drier as autumn sets in. A rich, whipped body butter helps provide lasting hydration and keeps the skin feeling soft and resilient. This is a good prep for the incoming winter as well.

Our fave this season:
The Luxury No.1 Whipped Body Butter. Light, velvety, and deeply moisturising with a gentle natural scent. Ideal for daily use, particularly after bathing.

See all options here: Body Butters Collection

4. Restore and Relax with Bath Salts

Autumn often brings a slower pace and more time spent indoors, making it the perfect season to incorporate calming rituals to lift the mood. A warm bath offers more than relaxation, it also supports circulation, eases tension, and softens the skin.

Bath salts enriched with essential oils and natural minerals can provide both therapeutic benefits and a boost of hydration to dry skin.

For seasonal comfort:
The Golden Rosewood Bath Salts, infused with rosewood and magnesium-rich salts, offer a grounding experience that leaves the skin feeling refreshed and lightly scented.

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5. Save with Bundles

If you’re looking to build a complete skincare ritual or try several products at once, our Bundles offer curated sets that align with seasonal needs at better value.

See all bundles → Autumn Skincare Sets

Final Thought

Autumn is a season of transition, and our skin reflects that. With a few thoughtful updates — a richer cream, a hydrating serum, a weekly bath ritual — you can support your skin through the shift and maintain comfort, glow, and balance all season long.

All of our products are handmade in Scotland, using 100% natural, synthetic-free, and cruelty-free formulations. Skincare that works with your skin and with the season.

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