15th Oct, 2024 - 14th Nov, 2024

Theme: Winter Is Coming

We are kicking off our membership with the major theme: Winter Is Coming. In this issue, we'll explore how winter affects the skin and how our skincare routine needs to adapt. We’ll dive into the unique behavior of skin during the colder months, discuss how to care for it, and highlight the key ingredients and products to use and create.

Let’s make this winter a holistic and nourishing season for our skin!


Watch The Video Recording Here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qf2pmIaYK8UMriEMJWKv3n48Aaf7omvf/view?usp=drive_link


Notes & Resources

Let’s begin by understanding the essence of winter—its unique characteristics and how it impacts our skin at a cellular level. We'll explore the changes that occur within the skin, building a foundation for the skincare practices that follow.


The Science of Seasons and Winter’s Effect on Our Skin

The Earth’s rotation and orbit around the sun are responsible for the day-night cycle and our changing seasons. While the Earth rotates around its axis, it also revolves around the sun in a tilted orientation. This tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight across different parts of the planet, giving us seasonal shifts. During winter, regions experience a lower angle of sunlight, which limits the warmth and energy that reach the Earth’s surface. This reduction in sunlight contributes to colder temperatures, resulting in the winter season.


Characteristics of Winter

Winter is marked by distinct environmental changes, such as: