Seasonal “skin depression”? How to restore your skin’s lost vitality!

Our skin is the mirror of our inner balance. When the weather changes, our body and mood adapt — and so does our epidermis. The decrease in natural light, low humidity, and temperature fluctuations all affect our complexion, leading to what is informally called “seasonal skin depression”. This term describes a real, visible change in texture, radiance, and vitality that occurs during the colder months. Dullness, dryness, loss of elasticity, and an overall “tired” look are common signs — a reminder that self-care is not only about the soul; it extends to the skin as well.

Seasonal “skin depression”: How winter affects our complexion

During autumn and winter, our body faces several challenges:

Lack of vitamin D: Sunlight is essential for the synthesis of vitamin D – a key factor in cell regeneration, skin barrier strengthening, and maintaining hydration and sebum production. Due to fewer hours of sunshine, vitamin D levels drop, leaving the skin dull and dry.

Reduced microcirculation & a “greyish” tone: Cold weather causes vasoconstriction, meaning less blood and oxygen flow to the skin cells. The result is a pale, less radiant complexion that lacks its natural glow.

Dryness from heating and environmental conditions: The combination of low outdoor humidity and indoor heating is a major enemy of skin health. Moisture loss increases, leading to fine lines, tightness, and greater sensitivity.

Thus, if you notice dull, pale, or greyish skin tone, reduced elasticity and glow, dryness, rough texture, fine lines, or uneven tone with redness or irritation, your epidermis might be experiencing “seasonal depression”.

How to restore your skin’s vitality

Health and beauty are the results of balance between proper nutrition, adequate light, quality sleep, mental wellness, and the proper skincare routine.

Antioxidant- and vitamin D-rich nutrition: Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress, the main reason of a dull and rough skin, helping it regain its natural glow. Since beauty starts from within, enrich your diet with foods such as pumpkin, pomegranate, berries, walnuts, and oily fish. If needed, consult your doctor about taking a vitamin D supplement. Finally, drink plenty of water and enjoy green tea, which is rich in polyphenols.

Light: Expose yourself to natural daylight for 15–20 minutes daily.

Sleep: Aim for 7–8 hours of quality sleep at night, as cellular renewal peaks during nighttime.

Mental wellness: Managing stress is essential, as it helps regulate cortisol, a hormone that directly affects skin health.

Skincare with MACROVITA OLIVE & ARGAN natural cosmetics: Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for rich, intensive hydration and skin revitalization.

For your daily care, trust OLIVE & ARGAN Multi-Effective Hyaluronic Cream Pollution & Age Defense. Deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the skin, protecting it from the effects of aging and adverse environmental factors. Increases its consistency and density while accelerating its natural regeneration process, resulting in noticeable wrinkle reduction, tightening, and a youthful appearance.

For deeper revitalization, boost your facial hydration with OLIVE & ARGAN Hyaluronic Beauty Elixir. Revitalizes and strengthens skin’s stem cells, protecting it from the effects of aging and adverse environmental factors. Tightens and tones the skin, increasing its consistency and density, while providing rich elasticity, deep hydration, and a youthful glow.

And we have saved the best for last! In our OLIVE & ARGAN Gift Box, you will find both products with the Hyaluronic Beauty Elixir as a gift!

Do not forget to complete your ritual with OLIVE & ARGAN Body Butter, which revitalizes instantly and effectively. Contains rich moisturizing, nourishing, softening, and soothing ingredients, that care for and revitalize the skin, leaving it soft, supple, perfectly moisturized, and delicately scented.

Seasonal “skin depression”? Not anymore!

Dive in a holistic approach for radiant, “happy” complexion all winter long — with the signature care of MACROVITA!