A change in seasons lets you adapt your routine to suit your needs. After a winter of protecting against the dry, harsh weather, the warmer days of spring allow you to really lighten up your skincare products. With the right seasonal skincare, your skin’s healthy glow will radiate along with the sunshine!
These seven steps can make the switch between seasons easy:
1. EXFOLIATE
Removing dead cells helps give you fresh, clean skin for spring. Most skin types need it only once or twice a week. As it stimulates blood flow, your skin becomes more radiant. A gentle approach works best for cleaning without damaging delicate tissue. Exfoliating provides a vital link to skincare.
The benefits of exfoliation extend to your whole body as well. For example, a brush, glove, or sponge can remove dead skin cells from your arms and legs when you shower. Feet may need a pumice stone to remove dead skin.
2. NEVER MISS A FACE WASH
An effective skincare routine starts with cleansing. Your contact with the environment allows impurities to cling to your face every day. The effect you want comes from cleansing twice a day but not more than that. A good cleanser that suits your skin type requires washing with your hands in lukewarm water and no soap. Patting dry with a towel provides the best effect without damaging delicate tissue.
While it may seem okay to omit face washing once in a while, the few minutes it takes can pay off with hydration and moisture. In addition, cleansing nourishes your skin and gives it a healthy glow at any age.
4. REMEMBER TO MOISTURIZE
Your skin produces more oil in the summer than in the winter, and it retains moisture as well. While you used heavy creams to withstand harsh, dry winters, you need a lightweight, grease-free moisturizer for spring. Choose one that contains skin-soothing ingredients and suits your skin type. When you apply a moisturizer after cleansing and toning, it can help retain some moisture. Your skin can look fresh and soft with one that enriches your skin and enhances its beauty.
5. PREVENT SKIN DAMAGE WITH SUNSCREEN
Sunscreen provides an essential part of your makeup routine and is not an optional one. Sun damage causes fine lines, dark spots, wrinkles, and skin cancer, but a broad-spectrum sunscreen can help prevent them. A Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of up to 50 prevents damaging effects and protects your skin.
6. SPRING INTO A HEALTHY DIET
Great skin truly comes from within and your diet is a direct result of how your skin looks. As the largest organ in your body, it deserves the best nutrition you can provide.
Be sure to drink enough water (men need about 15.5 cups per day and women need around 11.5 cups). As the weather warms, you may need more, especially if you sweat a lot. Starting a habit of drinking water benefits your skin and your whole body.
Equally as important: eat wisely. Besides giving you energy and satisfying hunger, healthy food can significantly impact your skin. Healthy oils and omega-3 fats can help your body produce the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and flexible. You may find them in olive oil, fish, walnuts, edamame, tofu, navy beans, and many more delicious items. In addition, dark green vegetables like spinach have a high level of omega-3, and you can even get its benefits in melons and blackberries.
7. PAMPER YOUR SKIN WITH ROUTINE FACIALS
While cleansing your face twice a day may resemble a facial, a professional facial will help brighten and refresh your skin tenfold. The stimulation of a facial encourages the production of collagen, the protein that helps prevent wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet. When combined with dermaplaning or peels, you’ll give your skin a necessary jumpstart into the new season.
