The transition from winter to spring is a joyful time, as the natural world blooms back to life and our energy levels have a welcome boost. However, as we shed the winter woolies, it’s also important to adapt our skincare routine. Here’s a look at how your skin’s needs change, and some tips for making a smooth transition into spring.
Managing hydration
During the winter, skin can be prone to dryness due to central heating, cold air and lack of humidity. This requires richer cleansers and creams to keep your skin feeling supple and comfortable. However, in the milder air of spring, these products can make the skin feel clogged and greasy.
Therefore it’s recommended to switch to more lightweight products, such as foaming or gel cleansers and water-based moisturisers or serums. Ingredients such as vitamin C and hyaluronic acid will keep your skin feeling soft without excessive oiliness.
Plan cosmetic skin procedures
If you are considering a cosmetic skin procedure, then now is an ideal time to schedule it. You will have time for your skin to adjust and the full results to be apparent in time for upcoming events and holidays such as Easter, and early season weddings or holidays. If you want to make any tweaks or changes to your treatment, there will still be plenty of time.
At our Hove clinic, we offer a range of skin rejuvenation treatments that can help you feel confident and prepared for the spring and summer. You may wish to consider options such as a bespoke facial, anti-wrinkle injections, or chemical peels. By booking early in the season, you can avoid peak demand and have your pick of appointments.
Exfoliate regularly
If you do not currently exfoliate as part of your skincare routine, spring is a good time to introduce it. Over the winter, drier conditions can lead to a build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, which can cause the complexion to look dull and rough.
Although eventually the skin will rejuvenate itself, this process can take several weeks, and if you are prone to acne breakouts, you may find the problem gets worse as the flaking skin clogs pores.
Using a gentle exfoliating product such as glycolic acid or natural clay will help to reveal the fresh radiant skin underneath winter build up. Exfoliating also enhances the absorption of moisturing products so you will see better results.
Makeup for warmer weather
As the weather warms up, heavy foundations and powders may be more prone to patchiness, and can look out of place as the more natural look comes back into favour. Lightweight BB creams or tinted moisturisers that include SPF are a great way to even out your skin tone and protect it from UV rays without heaviness.