Weather Matters: Skincare Tips for Humid vs. Dry Climates

When it comes to building the right skincare routine, one key factor that’s often overlooked is climate. Your environment plays a huge role in how your skin behaves—what works in humid Florida won’t necessarily work in dry, high-altitude Colorado.

In humid climates, over-moisturizing can clog pores and cause breakouts. In dry climates, under-moisturizing or skipping hydrating ingredients can lead to premature aging, chronic dryness, and trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).

Here’s how to keep your skin balanced and glowing—no matter where you live.

Skincare in High Humidity

Cleansing and toning are essential in humid environments. Use a foaming cleanser like Purifying Cleansing Gel to deeply clean the skin, especially at night when oil and sweat have built up.

• For oily to normal skin: Skip heavy creams. Instead, combine Weightless Moisturizer with SuperHA Serum for lightweight hydration without clogging pores.

• Incorporate weekly exfoliating treatments and masks. I highly recommend the Deep Detox Facial in a Box to help minimize large pores, blackheads, and acne.

• Apply vitamin C serum every morning after cleansing. Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, shielding your skin from daily free radical damage. Follow up with Weightless Moisturizer and a light SPF.

• For dry or dehydrated skin: Add a generous layer of Pep-Revive Daily Moisturizer morning and night, over your serums. I recommend Heal the Need Serum at night and SuperHA Serum in the morning. These hydrating ingredients help attract and lock in moisture, leaving your skin radiant and refreshed.

Skincare in Dry Climates

Achieving a glowing complexion in dry environments takes a bit more effort—but it’s totally doable with the right strategy.

• For oily to normal skin: In the morning, use Weightless Moisturizer with a drop of SuperHA Serum. At night, layer Lactic Acid Hydrating Serum with SuperHA Serum. If you’re using retinol, apply SuperHA Serum on top to prevent dryness. Alternate between lactic acid and retinol treatments to maintain luminous, glowing skin.

• For dry or dehydrated skin: Invest in a quality humidifier for your bedroom—it’s a game changer. At night, blend Nighttime Skin Quencher with Heal the Need Serum and massage into your skin. Follow with SuperHA Serum to seal in moisture while gently exfoliating for deeper product absorption.

  In the morning, mix Pep-Revive Daily Moisturizer with Heal the Need Serum and massage it in vigorously to wake up your complexion.

• Don’t skip weekly treatments! The Red Carpet Facial in a Box will help reset your skin and improve how well it absorbs hydrating ingredients.
  
  

No matter your climate, always use The Eye Cream. Packed with peptides and honey—a natural humectant—it draws moisture to the skin around your eyes and lips. Don’t forget to apply it above your lips as well, to help soften and prevent vertical lines. In dry weather, it even creates a protective film that locks in hydration.

Whether you live in a hot, humid city or a dry mountain town, customizing your skincare routine to suit your environment is essential for healthy, glowing skin. Start with the right cleanser, layer strategically with hydrating serums, and don’t skip your weekly treatments. Your skin will thank you—wherever you are.