UK clock change offers wellness and skincare adjustments

As British Summer Time ends on Sunday, October 25, experts suggest various lifestyle and beauty adjustments to manage the transition to darker, colder months.

To combat the 'winter blues,' mental health professionals recommend habits such as watching the sunrise to support natural cortisol levels, engaging in cozy seasonal projects like reading or cooking to provide evening purpose, and using audiobooks or music during darker commutes to buffer against stress.

From a skincare perspective, experts advise monitoring skin reactions to heated indoor air and hot showers, which can cause dryness. Recommendations include shortening hot baths and adjusting moisturizing routines to address changes in skin barrier function often associated with seasonal shifts.