Happy September, amigas! As the weather starts to cool down, many of us reach for an extra layer to wear, but we don’t always think about how this change can affect our hair and skin, too. Most of us feel it as dryness, irritation, or even frizz that sneaks in just as the season changes. I feel it once the weather cools down in Florida, and like to adjust my ritual this time of the year to stay balanced.
How Weather Affects Our Hair & Skin
Our scalp consists of five layer that work together to provide protection, support, and mobility for the scalp and its contents, including blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles. Whenever the seasons shift, our hair and skin do their best to keep up. However, constantly moving between the cold outdoor air and heated indoor spaces makes it harder for the scalp to stay balanced and hydrated. For many of us, that can mean frizz, itchiness, or dryness. Our hands and feet always feel it first, as they’re the parts of us that most exposed.
How I Transition My Haircare Ritual
During this transition, I protect my scalp from extreme changes, by switching up my bars to ones that attract moisture from the environment into the scalp. Vegetable glycerin (a humectant) is an excellent ingredient in these bars because it locks water into your scalp, preventing it from drying up.
🍊 Clementine Shampoo → A gentle cleanse for curls that keeps moisture in.
🌙 Nova Shampoo → Soothing, hydrating, and my go-to when the air dries out.
Most of the year I reach for Helix (my oily scalp bestie ✋), but in fall I swap in Nova to bring hydration and balance back. If you’ve noticed dryness before, one little tip I swear by: in winter, bring conditioner closer to your scalp, it makes all the difference.
A Fall Favorite I Make Just for You
Every fall, I love creating a small-batch lotion bar to keep our hands, feet, and skin happy through the cooler months. This bar is infused with one of my favorite herbs—Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota).
This plant has been celebrated since ancient times, and for good reason. It’s known to help soothe the skin and support repair from small cuts, abrasions, and inflammation. For me, it feels like the perfect companion when the weather gets cooler and my skin starts to feel a little extra sensitive and dry.
Extra insight for you, amiga: Queen Anne’s Lace can even be enjoyed as a tea for immune support during seasonal changes. But just a quick note: this herb has historically been used as a natural contraceptive, so if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s always best to check with a healthcare professional before using it.
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Don’t wait, amiga this is one of my favorite rituals to share with you each fall, and I can’t wait for you to try it.
Disclaimer
The information I’ve shared here is for educational purposes only and shouldn’t replace professional medical advice. Always check with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new health regimen.