How to Tweak Your Skin-Care Routine for Spring
Get rid of dull winter skin by exfoliating and moisturising, then step into the season with a lighter cleanser and moisturiser, and more.
When the first signs of spring emerge, it’s like a breath of fresh air — and your skin loves it, too. With the change from winter to spring, our skin is exposed less to cold, dry air and more to higher moisture levels in the air, warmer temperatures, and increased sunshine.
You can look at changing your spring skin-care routine in a couple of ways: First, reevaluate your relationship with the products you should be using year-round, such as sunscreen, and then pivot how you use other products to accommodate for warmer weather. Because of rising humidity and extra sweat, you’ll change the way you’ll treat acne, signs of ageing, or both.
Now that you know you’ll be switching things up, you’ll want to know how. Here are seven tweaks to consider for glowing and gorgeous skin all spring, depending on your skin type or concern.
If You Have Dry Skin, Get Your Glow Back With a Weekly Hydrating Mask
Winter has a way of stealing your natural glow, and it’s time to reintroduce yourself to a more vibrant skin tone come spring. To get rid of dry, dull, and sometimes flaky skin, we recommend a combination of moisturization and exfoliation. A gentle hydrating mask once or twice a week will infuse skin with the moisture it needs to recover from parching winter winds.
Ultraceuticals Ultra Replenishing Mask helps to relieve dry, distressed and dehydrated skin. Or, if you prefer a sheet mask, try the Ultra B2 Hydrating Mask - a hydrogel mask featuring panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and peptides to help calm, comfort and restore hydration to the skin.
If You Have Dull Skin, Slough Off Dead Cells With an Exfoliating Cleanser
Exfoliation is critical for removing the layer of dead skin cells that makes skin appear sallow and feel flaky. Exfoliation will bring a fresh layer of skin to the surface. Your complexion will be brighter, and there’s the added benefit that your skin-care products will be more readily absorbed and thus will work better. For a gentle exfoliation, try the new Ultra Granule-C Microfoliant - this micro exfoliator transforms from cream to serum, featuring granules of absorbable pure Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), which melts into the skin upon massaging, leaves the skin looking visibly polished and glowing.
If You Have Acne-Prone Skin, Switch to a Lighter-Weight Moisturiser
In winter, your skin needs all the help it can get when it comes to hydration. Now for spring, you may be emerging from hibernation and spending more time outdoors, which means you’re probably sweating more. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you’ll want to consider making the change to a lighter moisturiser and less likely to plug pores than those formulated with oil. On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin, you might want to keep using a thicker, richer cream to more readily lock in moisture and preserve the skin’s protective barrier. Talk to one of our skin experts to get the lowdown on which moisturiser you should be using.
If You Have Aging Skin, Ramp Up Your Retinoid Usage
Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, are the mainstay of a healthy skin-care routine because they increase cellular turnover on the skin to make your complexion appear brighter and fresher and keep pores clear to treat acne. Retinoids also bolster collagen production to help smooth lines and wrinkles.
If You Have Rosacea, Calm Post-Winter Skin
Many people find that cold winter winds trigger redness and irritation if they’re managing rosacea. We recommend calming skin for spring by using moisturizers that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients. Try the new Ultra Calming Cleanser; it’s perfect for sensitive skin; this ultra-mild, protective cleanser gently lifts away surface debris, excess oils and makeup while keeping it calm, hydrated and pH balanced. Also add Ultra Calming Moisturiser Cream, it’s ideal for hypersensitive skin; this nourishing, calming and balancing cream counteracts the four core characteristics of sensitive skin. 1. It calms hypersensitivity. 2. It visibly reduces redness. 3. It reinforces the skin’s natural protective barrier. 4. It balances the skin’s microbiome
If You Have a Pale Complexion, Get a Glow From a Bottle, Not the Sun
It’s not prime beach season yet. That said, you still may want to look the part. For a glow without sun damage, we recommend applying a DHA self-tanner. These lotions contain the ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an additive that reacts with the cells in the skin’s outer layer to temporarily darken your colour. They won’t protect you from the sun (you still need that SPF), but they are safe to use. Try summerbrons. tan and choose your shade from Ultra Glow, Ultra Tan or Ultra Dark.
No Matter Your Skin Concern, Continue to Wear Sunscreen Every Day
Dermatologists will tell you to wear sunscreen on exposed areas of your skin every day, no matter the temperature or weather. The reality is they know you don’t always abide by that rule. If you live in a colder climate and were bundled up for winter and rarely outside, you may have gotten out of the habit of wearing sunscreen. Spring is the time to get a new bottle and start using it again. Typically In the spring, people are outdoors more, but the weather isn’t summer-hot yet, so people discount how strong the sun is and don’t protect themselves sufficiently; therefore, your risk of sun damage may be even higher in the spring.