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Beauty Blog: Why Your Skin Needs More Hydration in October
Monday, 22 September 2025
October brings us beautiful crisp mornings, colourful autumnal leaves, and cosy, darker evenings... but it also us brings cooler temperatures and drier air. The chiller weather and harsher winds can play havoc with your skin, and many people notice their complexion feeling a bit tighter, duller, or more sensitive at this time of year. The solution to this is simple: hydration! While it's easy to overlook, keeping your skin nourished and hydrated is one of the most effective ways to protect it, and continue maintaining a healthy glow throughout the colder months.
What happens to our skin?
As temperatures drop, humidity levels in the air decrease too. This drier atmosphere pulls moisture from your skin, leaving it feeling tight or flaky. Then, when we're at home, the central heating may help to keep us warm indoors, but it also dries out the air! This prolonged exposure can strip the skin of natural oils, leaving it extra dehydrated and prone to irritation.
If this wasn't hard enough, October is often when the effects of all our summer sun exposure begin to show. You may get dryness, pigmentation, or uneven skin tone. Ugh!
How do we counter-act it?
The good news is that there are simple and effective ways to restore hydration and keep your skin healthy throughout October (and the rest of the darker, colder months!)
1. Professional Treatments
A hydrating facial is one of the most effective ways to give your skin an instant boost. At Riverhills, our expert therapists use tailored treatments that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin's barrier and leave you soft, supple, and glowing. We recommend our Bespoke Prescriptive Facial, TempleSpa My Kinda Skin, where we analyse your skin and prepare a tailored treatment just for you. It includes a tailored face & décolleté massage plus a relaxing scalp massage while a powerful face mask treats your skin.
2. Richer Skincare at Home
As the seasons change, it's worth switching to a thicker, more nourishing moisturiser or adding a hydrating serum to your routine. Look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and antioxidants to lock in moisture and protect against environmental stressors. If you're unsure what products are best for your skintype, speak to our lovely spa team as they're always happy to help, and can help you find the best products for your skin.
3. Don't Forget Hydration from Within
Skin hydration isn't just topical, drinking enough water, eating water-rich foods, and enjoying warm, relaxing herbal teas can all help make a difference. Pair this with a balanced diet full of healthy fats (like avocados and nuts) to keep your skin looking plump and radiant.
4. Try the Halo Infrared Sauna
Regular sessions in the brand-new Halo Infrared Sauna at Riverhills can also support healthier skin throughout the winter months. Infrared heat works by gently warming the body from within, which helps to promote collagen production, which supports elasticity and a youthful glow. Pairing regular infrared sauna sessions with a hydrating facial is a really powerful way to keep your skin nourished and glowing throughout the colder months!
Keep Your Glow This Autumn at Riverhills
As we've shown, October is the perfect time to show your skin a little extra care. At Riverhills Spa & Health Clubs in Ipswich, our range of hydrating facials and expert treatments are designed to nourish, protect, and restore your complexion as the seasons change. Book your hydrating facial today and keep your skin glowing, healthy, and radiant all autumn long!