6 Skin Care Tips For Spring
Spring has arrived, and with it (at least here in Austin) comes increases in humidity, temperature, and sun exposure. While the inviting weather is celebrated by many, environmental changes of the spring season can profoundly change how your skin looks and feels. Additionally, sufferers of chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne or rosacea may also notice an increase in symptom flare-ups.
Here are some skincare tips to help your skin look and feel its best throughout the season:
Exfoliation Time
During the winter months many people build a layer of old, damaged, and dead skin cells on the surface of their skin. Spring is the perfect time to exfoliate away old skin cells and other unwanted debris in order to reveal a younger and more vibrant appearing skin layer. Gently exfoliating the skin once per week will create the perfect springtime glow. Along with the face, pay attention to your knees and elbows as those areas often experience build up as well.
Lightly Cleanse
In the same regard as exfoliation, spring is a great time to focus on cleansing away the effects of the harsh winter season. Choose a lightweight cleanser that is gentle yet powerful on the skin. Consider adding 1-2 minutes of additional cleansing time to your normal routine in order to focus on problem areas (where your pores are most congested from wintertime build up).
Add Serum
Spring is a great time to introduce a serum to your skin care regimen. There are many great serums on the market today with brightening, anti-aging, and antioxidant protection abilities. Add the serum under your moisturizer to help the skin stay extra soft and supple.
Lighter moisturizer
Many people will find that their skin feels a little tight and dry after the cold, dry winter months. You’ll still need to use a high-quality moisturizer in the warmer spring months to continue delivering added hydration to skin. But you’ll want to put aside the rich, creamy moisturizer in the spring as these tend to trap sweat in the pores. Instead go with an ultra-healing moisturizer with a lighter lotion consistency.
Increase Your SPF
Spring in Austin means higher UV indexes and typically more time spent outdoors. While you should have been wearing a broad-spectrum high SPF sunscreen in the winter months, it’s even more important to protect your skin as we head into the summer. Make sure to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
Looking for a good sunscreen? Read our previous blog posts on finding the right sunscreen for your skin type and the differences between physical and chemical sunscreens.
Vibrant Feet
Sandal season is coming, are you ready to show off those toes? Spring is the time to use a foot peel like Baby Foot, which exfoliates away dry skin and crocked heels created by the winter months.
Nicole Butcher is a licensed aesthetician, having received her education at Dermalogica Academy and the International Dermal Institute in New York City. She specializes in laser hair removal, IPL, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, and eyelash extensions. She is also a certified technician with Coolsculpting, HydrafacialMD, and Ultherapy.
Great tips on this post, thanks for sharing. I’m getting spring summer ready 🙂
Great tips thanks for sharing 🙂
Great Post. One Recommendation I will add is to Consume Water as much you can to make your skin look fresh
Hi! Thank you for this really useful article. But I have one question. Nicole Deaver, do you have any advice or product recommendations for hard water? I’ve noticed that my skin is MUCH drier when I am staying with my parents vs my apartment and I think it’s because they have considerably harder water than I do. The products that work at my apartment don’t seem to be enough at my parent’s home and my face is starting to flake and become irritated. Thank you in advance!
Hi Alex,
A good shower filter can definitely work wonders, so we would recommend starting with that. Otherwise use a high quality moisturizer with a thicker formulation. Definitely apply multiple times per day, especially right after drying off from a shower or bath.
We hope that helps!
Thanks,
Adam