Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh start for your skin. After the long, dry winter months, your skin is likely craving some attention to help it recover from the elements. As the weather warms up and humidity levels rise, your skin may need a shift in your routine to keep it looking radiant and healthy.
Here are some of my spring skin care tips to help you refresh and revitalize your skin this season:
Update Your Skin Care Routine
As the season changes, so should your daily routine. I recommend these springtime modifications:
- Use a Lighter Moisturizer: Winter can leave your skin feeling dry, and you may have been relying on heavier creams or oils. As temperatures rise, it’s time to switch to lighter ones. Look for oil-free moisturizers that hydrate without clogging your pores. These are perfect for balancing your skin’s hydration needs, while offering that fresh spring glow.
- Incorporate Antioxidants: Antioxidants, like Vitamin C and niacinamide, help protect your skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and UV rays. They work to brighten your complexion.
- Wear Non-Comedogenic Makeup: This is always a good idea, but especially so as the weather warms up. Light, breathable foundations or tinted moisturizers are ideal for the spring season, offering a natural finish while still giving you coverage.
- Don’t Overdo Washing: Over-washing can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to irritation or dryness. Stick to a gentle, hydrating cleanser and cleanse twice a day, keeping your skin clean but not dried out.
- Exfoliate Responsibly: Now’s the time to exfoliate and shed that layer of dead skin cells. Choose an exfoliator with mild exfoliating acids like AHA or BHA. Remember that only once or twice a week is enough.
- Apply Sunscreen Every Day: The sun’s rays are just as damaging now as in hotter weather. Protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays by applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning, even if you don’t plan to be outside much.
Give Your Skin Some Air
After months of bundling up in scarves, hats, and layers, your skin could benefit from a breather. Go makeup-free a few days a week, allowing your skin to reset and breathe. This will help clear your pores, reduce irritation, and give you a healthier, more balanced complexion.
Time for a Professional Treatment
As the season and weather change, it’s the perfect time to schedule an aesthetic treatment with us.
- Renew your skin with microdermabrasion. This procedure renews overall skin tone and texture, and can help improve the appearance of skin affected by sun or wind exposure, wrinkles, acne, and other conditions.
- Remodel your skin from the inside out with Secret RF: This combination of microneedling and radio frequency (RF) improves skin texture while it tightens. And take this treatment a step further when you add EXO|E™ for enhanced results.
- Renew and rejuvenate with dermal fillers. Start now and look your best for all the events on your summer calendar.
Enjoy a Glowing and Healthy Complexion
These simple tips will help you have the clear complexion you want all season long. So, get ready to embrace the season of renewal with skin that radiates vitality! Need help or want to schedule an appointment? Contact us!