When the Time Changes… Your Body Knows - Freedom of Expression Gifts
Every year we do it — we change the clocks.....
Spring forward. Fall back......
And every year, for a few days (sometimes longer), things just feel… off.
You’re more tired. Your skin feels dry. Your routine is a little out of sync.
That’s not in your head — your body actually has to adjust.
What’s Going On?
Your body runs on something called a circadian rhythm — basically your internal clock.
When we switch between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, that clock doesn’t just reset overnight.
It takes time to catch up.
- Sleep gets thrown off
- Energy dips at weird times
- Your skin can feel dry or irritated
And here’s the part people don’t always connect — your skin reacts just like the rest of your body.
Quick gut check
- Waking up tired even after sleeping
- Skin feeling tighter or drier than usual
- Mid-day energy crash
- Having a harder time winding down at night
That’s your body adjusting.
Why your skin takes the hit
- Time change usually lines up with season change too.
- Different temps. Different humidity. More time inside.
- All of that pulls moisture out of your skin faster than you think.
What we use (and why it works)
This is exactly why we make what we make.
No fluff — just products that actually help your skin stay balanced when everything else feels a little off.
Lavender Glow Body Oil
Lightweight, fast absorbing, and perfect right after a shower when your skin needs help holding onto moisture.
Beach Bum Lotion
Daily hydration that keeps your skin balanced without feeling heavy — especially when the weather and your routine are shifting.
Simple tip: use the oil first, then lotion. It locks everything in and keeps your skin consistent.
Try this for a few days
- Shower at night
- Apply body oil right after
- Follow with lotion before bed
- Dim lights earlier than usual
Nothing complicated — just consistent.
Support local
- Everything we make is done right here in Vero Beach, Florida.
- Small batch. Made with intention.
- When you support local, you’re getting something that’s actually made to be used — not just sit on a shelf.
One last thing
Do you feel the time change every year, or does it not really hit you?
Either way, if your skin’s been feeling it, now you know why.
– Tom