As we say goodbye to winter and welcome the warmer temperatures of spring, it’s important to re-evaluate our skincare routine. Spring brings changes in temperature, humidity, and even lifestyles, all of which can affect our skin. Here are 11 essential tips for your spring skincare routine to help you achieve healthy, glowing skin.
1. Examine Your Current Skincare Products
Start by going through all of your products to see what’s expired or has a strange odor or appearance. Make a list of what your skin needs, and assess whether your current routine is sufficiently filling those needs. This is a great time to get rid of any products that are no longer necessary and invest in new ones that will better suit your needs.
2. Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Your makeup brushes can harbor bacteria, which can lead to breakouts and irritation. Make sure to regularly clean your brushes with a gentle dish soap and water and let them air dry.
3. Check Your Cleanser
Consider switching to a clarifying cleanser for the spring and summer months if you have oily or combination skin. However, if you have generally dry skin, stick with a creamy, moisturizing cleanser year-round.
4. Consider Your Exfoliation Process
Exfoliation can help remove dull winter buildup and reveal fresh, lively skin. If you aren’t already exfoliating once or twice a week, consider adding it to your routine. But if you notice any signs of skin irritation, back off on exfoliation.
5. Think About Your Diet
Spring is the time for fresh produce, leafy greens, and lots of watery melons, all of which contain antioxidants and other nutrients to nourish your skin. Be sure to also drink plenty of water and limit high-fat comfort foods.
6. Remember Sun Exposure
As the weather warms up, you may be spending more time outside. Be sure to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and broad-spectrum protection. If you use chemical exfoliants, use a gentler product for the summer months and always protect your skin with sunscreen.
7. Drop the Slugging for Now
If you added an extra layer of moisturizer during the dry winter months, consider dropping it during spring when humidity levels increase. But make sure to still use a deeply hydrating product, like our Calming Moisture, to maintain healthy, supple skin.
8. Try Skin Brushing
Skin brushing provides an exfoliating action that helps remove dead winter skin and reveal new, youthful skin underneath. Use circular motions all over your body before your bath or shower and follow with a moisturizer, like our Body Repair Lotion, for radiant skin.
9. Don’t Forget Your Lips
Even though winter is over, your lips may still be dry and chapped. Use a gentle lip scrub and moisturize with our Restorative Skin Balm. Consider lip-basting, a method to deeply moisturize lips and heal them properly.
10. Consider Your Foundation
Swap out your heavier winter foundation for a lighter formula or a tinted moisturizer. If you need more coverage in certain areas, try using a concealer only for the parts of your skin that really need it.
11. Get the Jump on Allergies
Spring allergies can increase skin sensitivity. Be sure to double-check everything that touches your skin, from clothing to detergents, and incorporate products to reduce skin inflammation, like our CV Skinlabs range.
Now that you have these tips in mind, you can create a customized spring skincare routine that will leave your skin looking and feeling its best.
