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Seasonal Skin Care Tips: What to Use for Dry Prairie Winters vs Sunny Summers
- Heidi
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
Living on the Prairies means learning to care for your skin in two very different climates. Our long, dry winters can leave skin parched, sensitive, and itchy, while our sunny summers bring warmth, humidity, and sun exposure that call for lighter, protective care. Adjusting your routine and learning some seasonal skin care tips helps keep your skin balanced, glowing, and healthy year-round.
At Prairie Apothecary, we craft wildcrafted, organic skincare designed with our Saskatchewan climate in mind. Here are some tips to support your skin through the seasons, plus suggestions for plant-based products that make the transition easier.
Seasonal Skin Care Tips for Winter: Protect & Restore
The challenge: Cold winds, indoor heating, and low humidity strip the skin’s natural barrier, leaving it dry, red, and prone to irritation.
Winter seasonal skincare tips:
Switch to richer moisturizers. Look for balms and salves infused with botanical oils that lock in hydration and protect against harsh weather.
Add gentle cleansing. Avoid harsh foaming cleansers and use mild, oil-based formulas that cleanse without stripping.
Soothe with herbal infusions. Ingredients like fireweed, plantain, and nettle calm irritation and support healing.
Don’t skip hydration. Even in the cold, your skin needs water. Pair your moisturizer with a hydrating toner to replenish.
💚 Product spotlight: Essential Healing Balm and Fresh Face Toner — infused with prairie herbs that restore and protect even the driest winter skin.
Seasonal Skin Care Tips for Summer: Lighten & Protect
The challenge: Warm sun, outdoor activity, and increased oil production mean your skin needs a lighter touch.
Summer seasonal skincare tips:
Opt for lighter hydration. Swap heavy salves for herbal serums, toners, or lightweight oils that nourish without clogging pores.
Protect from the sun. Use mineral sunscreen daily, and pair it with antioxidant-rich botanicals like rosehip and to help skin recover.
Soothe after sun. Aloe vera, rose, and lavender are excellent for calming sun-exposed skin.
Keep it fresh. A simple herbal facial mist can cool, refresh, and hydrate skin throughout the day.
💛 Product spotlight: Glow Face Serum and Moonlight Eye Elixir — deliver lightweight hydration while supporting a radiant, summer-ready complexion.
Year-Round Tips
Listen to your skin. It will often “tell” you when it’s thirsty, irritated, or craving balance.
Stay consistent. Even a simple, two-step ritual with clean, herbal products can make a huge difference.
Choose clean, non-toxic skincare. Using plant-based, wildcrafted ingredients supports not only your skin but also the environment.
Closing Thoughts
Every season brings new challenges for your skin — but with the right care, you can thrive in both the dry prairie winters and the sunny summers. By incorporating wildcrafted herbs, botanical oils, and natural mists, you give your skin the nourishment it needs to adapt beautifully.
🌿 Ready to support your skin through the seasons? Explore our shop
to find plant-based skincare designed for life on the prairies.
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