Seasonal Skin Care: How to Adjust Your Soap Routine for Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall

As the seasons change, so do the needs of our skin. Just like you switch out your wardrobe for the colder or warmer months, your skincare routine needs to adapt too—especially when it comes to the soap you use. At Sojourn Soap Co., we believe in using all-natural, nourishing ingredients that keep your skin healthy year-round. Let’s break down how to adjust your soap routine for each season so you can maintain soft, glowing skin no matter the weather!

Winter: Hydration is Key!

Winter can be harsh on your skin. The cold air and dry indoor heating can leave your skin feeling tight, dry, and itchy. To combat this, focus on moisturizing, soothing ingredients.

Best Soap Choices:

• Honey & Beeswax Soap: This rich, moisturizing soap is packed with beeswax and tallow, which are known for their hydrating properties. It’s perfect for combating winter dryness and creating a protective barrier on your skin.
• Chamomile & Calendula Soap: Perfect for sensitive skin, this soap provides gentle care, soothing irritation and offering hydration with the calming benefits of chamomile and calendula infusions.

Additional Tips for Winter:

• Always follow up your soap routine with a rich, natural moisturizer (try our NEW lotion bar! -available March 1, 2025).
• Avoid long, hot showers, which can strip the skin of its natural oils.

Spring: Freshen Up Your Skin

As the flowers bloom and the weather warms up, it’s time to refresh your skincare routine. Spring is all about renewal and getting rid of the winter buildup on your skin. Think light, refreshing, and revitalizing ingredients!

Best Soap Choices:

• Lemon Poppyseed Soap: The gentle exfoliation from the poppyseeds paired with the coconut milk will help slough off dead skin, leaving your skin smooth and glowing as you transition to spring.
• Calendula Orange Salt Soap: This soap combines the soothing benefits of calendula with the brightening power of turmeric, perfect for revitalizing dull winter skin and preparing it for the new season ahead.
• Twilight Salt Soap: Salt soaps are perfect for exfoliating the skin gently while also offering hydration. The sea salt and activated charcoal work synergistically to help detoxify and deep clean, leaving your skin feeling soft and fresh, just like the spring air.

Additional Tips for Spring:

• Regularly exfoliate to remove dead skin cells which can build up in the winter, making your skin look dull. Use a natural, gentle exfoliant to refresh the skin
• Apply a light, non-greasy moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated but not weighed down.

Summer: Lightweight and Refreshing

Summer is all about enjoying the sun and warm weather, but it also means exposure to sweat, dirt, and oil. You’ll want soaps that are refreshing, lightweight, and keep your skin clean without stripping it of its natural oils.

Best Soap Choices:

• Summer Dreams Salt Soap: This refreshing salt soap exfoliates and nourishes with goat milk while the citrus and floral essential oil blend leaves your skin feeling energized and rejuvenated. It’s perfect for those hot summer days!
• Green Tea Soap: This soap offers deep hydration with antioxidant-rich green tea, nutrient-rich nettle leaf, and the richness of tallow. It’s perfect for nourishing, rejuvenating, and restoring your skin after a long day outdoors.

Additional Tips for Summer:

• Use a soap saver bag to keep your soap from getting mushy in the humidity.
• After sun exposure, always use a natural lotion or balm to keep your skin moisturized.

Fall: Deep Nourishment for Dry Skin

As temperatures drop and the air gets crisper, your skin might start feeling dry again. Fall is the time to give your skin some extra love, focusing on nourishing, rich ingredients to keep it hydrated as you transition to cooler weather.

Best Soap Choices:

• Goat Milk Soap: This gentle soap combines the soothing power of goat milk and lavender with colloidal oats, which are known for their calming effects on dry, irritated skin. It’s perfect for the cooler fall months when your skin needs extra care.
• Milk & Tallow Soap: A nourishing blend of tallow and goat milk, this soap helps to moisturize and protect your skin, giving it a rich, velvety feel perfect for the dry fall air.
• Turmeric Soap: The combination of turmeric and tallow provide deep nourishment, with infused poppyseeds provide exfoliation, helping to revive skin that may have been dulled by the changing seasons.

Additional Tips for Fall:

• Make sure to moisturize more often to keep your skin soft and supple.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated from the inside out.

Your Perfect Seasonal Soap Routine

At Sojourn Soap Co., we believe that healthy, glowing skin is all about using the right ingredients at the right time of year. By adjusting your soap choices as the seasons change, you’ll keep your skin balanced, hydrated, and fresh year-round. Whether it’s the gentle, moisturizing Honey & Beeswax Soap in the winter or the revitalizing citrus scents of Summer Dreams Salt Soap in the summer, our natural soaps are crafted to meet your skin’s needs in every season.

Remember to listen to your skin and adapt your routine as the seasons change. With the right soap, your skin will stay healthy, happy, and glowing all year long. 🌿✨

Which Sojourn Soap is your go-to for each season? Let us know in the comments below or tag us on Instagram with your seasonal skincare routine!