Time To Change Your Skincare From Winter to Spring
After months of cool temperatures, spring is finally on the here! Winter has left the building, taking with it our dreaded dry and itchy skin. And while we’ve spent winter layering serums, balms and oils warmer air and increased humidity mean our skin is ready for a change. So how do we prep our skin for sunnier days ahead? Here are some tips for healthy, gorgeous skin just in time for summer.
Changing your moisturiser for something a little lighter like hyaluronic acid or water-based formulas when the weather warms up is vital. Our skin tends to hold more water in the spring and summer, so you won’t need as much hydration.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
A dreamy moisturise to give you a boost of hydration all day long. As the weather changes, our skin is prone to losing its moisture and may also face inflammation and redness. This best-seller from Clinique will make sure to strengthen skin’s own moisture barrier so more moisture stays locked in for a youthful-looking glow.
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion
This gel-cream moisturiser is the go-to product for those who tend to become more oily during Spring season. It has a unique formula that allows even most dehydrated skin to maintain moisture levels, leaving skin dewy, supple and plump. It has beautiful ingredients like "sea grapes” and “green caviar” to enhance skin’s elasticity and moisture content.
Timeless Skin Care Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This 100% pure Hyaluronic Acid serum can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it the #1, go-to ingredient for hydration. A perfect addition to our skincare routine to use morning and evening, giving a dewy and plump look we all strive for during Spring season.
The next step in the glow game is exfoliation. So, to slough off dead skin and unblock pores, a gentle exfoliating cleanser rather than harsh scrubs, with a small amount of glycolic acid will do the trick.
Skin Ceuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel
This renewing cleanser has a high-concentration Glycolic Acid at 8%, combined with 1% Phytic Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, and Alycerin to really achieve that bright and radiant skin. The active ingredients help promote skin turnover and deliver a youthful glow. This gentle cleanser exfoliates skin to deliver a clear and glowing complexion without stripping the skin of moisture.
DermaQuest Advanced Therapy Glyco Gel Cleanser
This cleanser has a powerful formulation with 15% of Glycolic Acid to provide a deep cleanser and decongest clogged pores while smoothing out rough skin. Perfect for those who have begun to see first signs of ageing and lack radiance. It can also be used to reduce comedones, whiteheads, and even papular acne all while effectively delivering a thorough exfoliation to refine skin texture.
Remember that using a moisturiser with an SPF 30 is fine in the winter months, but the importance of a sunscreen—separate from your moisturiser—that’s at least SPF 50, is a must in the warmer months.
Shiseido Expert Sun Ageing Protection Lotion Plus WetForce For Face & Body SPF 50+
This non-cosmedogenic sunscreen offers a powerful sun protection that becomes even more effective when it comes into contact with water or perspiration, while also remaining comfortable on skin. It provides hydrating benefits to maintain moisture and keep skin smooth while also helping in reducing signs of photo-ageing.
EltaMD UV Sheer Water-Resistant Facial Sunscreen SPF 50
This sunscreen has an airy and lightweight formula that applies so smoothly on the skin like silk. It offer UVA/UVB sun protecting and absorbs quickly in the skin without creating excessive shine. Its hydrating formula helps even out skin tone and soothes heated skin.