How to update your skin care for Spring
As the harsh winds of winter ease and the office heating begins to cool down, it’s important to remember your skin care routine needs updating the same way your wardrobe does. Skin concerns and priorities change as the seasons do, and we should update our skin care kits and routines accordingly. We spoke to Danielle Williams, ANZ Education Specialist for Jurlique International to get the lowdown on what should be our top skin priorities and go-to products as the weather warms up.
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“The end of winter heralds the time to remove any dead skin cells,” says Williams. Professional facials are a great way to do this, however “at-home mask treatments will [also] help to revitalise and detoxify the skin ready for summer.”
bh loves: NIVEA Urban Skin Detox Mask + Purify, Jurlique Purifying Mask, Minenssey Hydrating Mask
The main priority in transitioning into spring should be to “[replenish] the moisture that the colder months depleted from your skin.” This can be done by using an oil booster (such as Paula’s Choice Moisture Renewal Oil Booster), “to supplement the nourishing benefits of your moisturiser,” says Williams*. If you haven’t previously incorporated a serum into your skin care routine, “Spring is a great time to start. Serums are concentrated, light weight, penetrate easily and directly target [specific] skin concerns.” Alternatively a product such as Pure Essense Antidote Replenish Facial Bar will incorporate the hydrating effects of an oil booster and cleanse skin at the same time.
bh loves: Ella Bache Balancing Serum, Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Serum, Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum
A key tip is to lighten the texture of your products come the warmer months. You no longer need heavy moisturisers to lock in moisture, and are much more likely to be layering sunscreen as a part of your daily routine (even though you should be wearing sunscreen all year-round). This means you don’t need thick formulas sitting underneath your makeup. “You will likely find that your richer creams and cleansers are more suited to the evening for makeup removal and overnight nourishment,” says Williams. “[For] Spring weather, choose a lotion based moisturiser and foaming cleanser for day time use.”
bh loves: Jurlique Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser, Grahams Natural Anti-Aging Day Cream, A’Kin Calming Day & Night Cream
And while we know sunscreen is hugely important year round, we sometimes need a reminder in the lead up to summer. Foundations and day creams with SPF are an added bonus, but make sure to apply sunscreen underneath your makeup every day. A few of our favourite formulas include: Abeeco SPF50 Total Protection Face + Body Natural Sunscreen, Avene Sunscreen Lotion SPF50, Clinique SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
*Williams recommends seeking professional recommendations prior to renewing products as skin can change according to the climate and lifestyle.
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34 Member Comments
Lately I do not change...using only what feels right at present moment...oh, I do change....but not with seasons.
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I broke out to a product that I was testing at the end of winter (I knew this was going to happen one day!) So my priority is trying to fix this first.
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My skin is oily even during winter so I don't change much of my skincare routine.
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I have started using more hyluronic acid as part of my skincare. Winter has definately dried up my skin a lot so I'm hoping this will help during Spring!
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The weather is definently changing at the moment but the mornings are still so cold!
I have already noticed the difference in my skin though.
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Just ensuring that I am using day moisturisers and/or foundations with a higher SPF. And serums at night too.
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I have increased my use of moisturiser.
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This article reminds me it's time to stock up on some new SPF. I'd like something that's a bit lighter for Summer (on my face)
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I put sunscreen and up my exfoliation this time of year. Been thinking of seeing a skin expert such as a dermatologist as my eczema seems to have gotten worse this year.
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I use a mineral sunscreen daily, thinking about changing to a La Roche Posay one thats less oily.
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Definitely need to lighten up on texture and products but I do really enjoy the lighter feels on my body.
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As it begins to get warmer, my skin care improves significantly because I’m no longer too cold to do anything.
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I'm getting back into the routine of applying sunscreen daily, but I've tried to really keep up the upkeep of my skin in winter so it's looking good for the spring time.
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I wear sunscreen on my face year round, but in winter, I often wear a higher neckline or a scarf. In warmer weather, I make sure I wear sunscreen on my décolletage.
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What great reminders, things that are so important yet easy to forget after such a different routine in the winter months.
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As the weather warms up, I’ll swap my heavier night cream for one that’s lighter in texture.
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I switch to a lotion based moisturiser for day wear and always use a serum no matter what season it is.
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I keep forgetting to use SPF, need to remember now the sun is shining and spring is in the air.
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I'm already using serum's as I find them light weight on my face area but don't use sunscreen under my make-up I know other's do this but tried it once & my make-up didn't go on right after that so I'll pass with that one as long as I wear it everywhere else I should be fine + my make-up would have that in it so no worries there.
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Not looking forward to spring, allergy time :(
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I do use a moisturizer with SPF in warmer months.
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My routine doesn't really change except for the fact that I need to exfoliate more often.
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