Seasonal Hand Care Guide

Adapt your hand care routine throughout the year for optimal comfort in every season.

❄️ Winter Care

Cold air and indoor heating create the harshest conditions for hands.

Key Challenges:

  • Extremely dry air (indoor and outdoor)
  • Temperature extremes
  • Frequent hand washing (cold/flu season)
  • Chapped, cracked skin

Winter Strategy:

  • Switch to richer, more intensive moisturizers
  • Apply cream more frequently (5-6 times daily)
  • Use overnight treatments 2-3 times weekly
  • Wear gloves outdoors to protect from wind
  • Use humidifiers indoors
  • Avoid extremely hot water when washing

🌸 Spring Care

Transition season requires adjusting from winter intensity.

Key Challenges:

  • Lingering dryness from winter
  • Increased outdoor activities
  • Gardening and yard work
  • Allergies affecting skin

Spring Strategy:

  • Gradually lighten moisturizer texture
  • Introduce SPF protection for sunny days
  • Wear gardening gloves consistently
  • Repair winter damage with weekly treatments
  • Gentle exfoliation to remove dead winter skin
  • Stay consistent as weather improves

☀️ Summer Care

Heat and sun exposure require different protection strategies.

Key Challenges:

  • Sun damage and UV exposure
  • Chlorine from swimming pools
  • Salt water at the beach
  • Heavy creams feel uncomfortable in heat

Summer Strategy:

  • Use lighter, quick-absorbing moisturizers
  • Apply SPF 30+ to hands daily
  • Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours outdoors
  • Rinse hands after pool/ocean exposure
  • Keep travel-size cream in your bag
  • Stay hydrated to support skin from within

🍂 Autumn Care

Prepare hands for the harsher months ahead.

Key Challenges:

  • Decreasing humidity levels
  • Temperature fluctuations
  • Transition from outdoor to indoor activities
  • Early signs of seasonal dryness

Autumn Strategy:

  • Gradually increase moisturizer richness
  • Start intensive treatments before severe dryness
  • Continue SPF on sunny autumn days
  • Address any summer damage promptly
  • Build up hand care supplies for winter
  • Establish stronger nighttime routines

Year-Round Essentials

Regardless of season, some practices remain constant: