Autumn Skincare Saviours: How to Support Your Skin Through the Cooler Months

As the golden leaves fall and crisp mornings roll in, your autumn skincare routine deserves a seasonal update. Cooler weather, indoor heating, and blustery winds can leave skin feeling tight, dry, and sensitive. Luckily, with a few smart swaps and nourishing additions, you can keep your complexion glowing and healthy all autumn long.

Here are the top autumn skincare saviours to embrace this season.

1. Switch to Richer Moisturisers

Lightweight summer lotions may not cut it in autumn. Instead, reach for luxurious body butters packed with shea butter, or oils like jojoba and castor to protect whilst nourishing your skin. These waterless emollients lock in hydration, creating a protective barrier against moisture loss.

👉 Tip: Apply body butter straight after a warm shower to seal in maximum hydration.

2. Hydrate From Within

Colder weather often means drinking less water, but your skin still needs hydration. Balance herbal teas with water and eat seasonal, water-rich foods like pears, apples, and root vegetables for a daily hydration boost.

3. Gentle Exfoliation with Nature’s Touch

As skin gets drier, flaky patches can appear. Avoid harsh scrubs and instead opt for the African Sapo sponge to maintain clean, buffed and polished skin that is silky smooth and baby soft. Add an exfoliating bar like Elbows, Knees & Toes or Café Noir for added friction and to remove tough, rough skin.

4. Soothe and Protect Sensitive Skin

Autumn can trigger flare-ups of dryness, acne, or eczema. Look for products made with shea butter (deeply nourishing and soothing), honey (a natural humectant), and chamomile (calming for irritation).

5. Don’t Forget Your Lips and Hands

These areas often suffer first in cooler months. Use a rich balm or a small dab of shea butter to prevent chapping. Slip on cotton gloves overnight with a layer of butter for an at-home spa treatment.

6. Adjust Your Cleansing Routine

Foaming cleansers can strip the skin barrier, especially in colder months, even on oily and acne-prone skin types. It’s time to switch to a creamy, shea-based soap or oil cleanser that removes impurities while nourishing your skin.

7. Create a Hygge-Inspired Skincare Ritual

Autumn is the perfect time to slow down and embrace cosy rituals. Light a candle, run a warm bath with a nourishing soap, and massage your skin with body butter afterwards. Caring for your skin becomes an act of seasonal self-care.

Autumn is all about balance—hydrating deeply, protecting gently, and leaning into rituals that bring warmth and comfort. By making a few intentional changes, you can keep your skin soft, glowing, and radiant all season long.