Autumn Skincare: Nature’s Guide to Glowing Skin
As the crisp autumn winds roll in and the days grow shorter, it’s time to switch up your skincare routine to ensure your skin stays nourished and protected. The colder months can be tough on your skin—dry air, chilly breezes, and central heating can strip away moisture, leaving your skin feeling dry, tight, and worse for wear.
At Friendly Soap, we’re passionate about helping you keep your skin healthy, and glowing throughout the seasons, using only the best plant-based, vegan ingredients. Our natural soap bars are free from harmful chemicals like SLS and parabens, which makes them especially kind to sensitive skin. Plus, they’re plastic-free, eco-friendly, and handmade in the UK using the ancient cold process method—so they’re as good for the planet as they are for your skin.
Here are some of our favorite autumn skincare tips using our natural soap bars that are perfect for autumn skincare:
1. Cinnamon Soap: Warm and Invigorating
Cinnamon isn’t just for your spiced lattes—it’s fantastic for your skin too! Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, cinnamon helps boost circulation and keeps your skin looking fresh and rejuvenated, making it a great choice as the colder months roll in. Our natural Cinnamon Soap bars are perfect for a comforting, skin-loving wash that feels as good as it smells. Cinnamon's natural antiseptic and antibacterial qualities can also help promote a healthy and clear complexion.
2. Patchouli & Sandalwood Soap: Deeply Nourishing
Patchouli oil has been used for centuries in skincare for its ability to promote healthy skin and soothe dryness, which is something we can all appreciate in the cooler months. Paired with sandalwood’s calming, moisturising properties, our natural Patchouli & Sandalwood Soap bars are the perfect autumn companion. This soap provides a deep, earthy scent that’s perfect for grounding yourself as the season changes. Both ingredients work together to soothe and hydrate, making it a great choice if your skin feels a little more sensitive as the temperatures drop
3. Orange & Grapefruit Soap: Refreshing and Moisturising
Our award winning Orange & Grapefruit Natural Soap is made with pure orange and grapefruit essential oils, known for their brightening and toning effects on the skin. The addition of nourishing rapeseed oil and coconut oil means this bar not only smells fresh and zesty but also gently hydrates and moisturises your skin. The antioxidants in the essential oils help fight off the damage caused by colder, harsher air, leaving your skin feeling rejuvenated.
4. Tea Tree & Turmeric Soap: Clear and Balanced
If your skin tends to break out when the weather changes, our Tea Tree & Turmeric Soap is a perfect choice. Tea tree oil is known for its powerful antibacterial properties, while turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and can reduce uneven pigmentation. Together, they create a bar that works wonders for keeping your skin clear, balanced, and healthy. This soap is ideal for those prone to oily or acne-prone skin, helping to calm irritation and reduce redness without drying out your skin during those colder autumn days.
5. Cedarwood Soap: Rich and Soothing
Nothing says autumn like the rich, grounding scent of cedarwood. Our Cedarwood Natural Soap Bar is made with cedarwood essential oil, which not only smells wonderfully earthy but is also deeply calming and soothing for the skin. We’ve also added shea butter and rapeseed oil to keep your skin soft, nourished, and hydrated. Shea butter, in particular, is a fantastic natural moisturiser, helping your skin stay smooth and protected from the elements.
6. Aloe Vera Soap: Gentle and Healing
Finally, for those days when your skin feels especially dry or irritated, our Aloe Vera Soap is your best friend. Aloe vera is well-known for its healing and hydrating properties, making it perfect for soothing skin that’s been exposed to cold winds and dry indoor air. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, this gentle soap bar is the best natural soap for sensitive skin, keeping your skin calm, balanced, and well-moisturised throughout the autumn months
Why Autumn Skincare Matters
As autumn brings cooler air and windy days, your skin starts to lose moisture much faster than in the summer. This can lead to dryness, flakiness, and irritation, especially if you don’t take extra steps to lock in hydration. That’s why it’s so important to switch to skincare products that nourish and protect your skin barrier during this time of year. Our eco-friendly soap bars are designed to do just that—gently cleanse while adding moisture back into your skin, helping you stay soft and hydrated, no matter what the weather brings.
Keep cozy, keep glowing, and enjoy the beautiful season ahead!