The Return of Spring Cleaning for Your Face

Daily skincare is a year-round routine for healthy skin, and now is the perfect time to kick off your proper skincare regimen. Dead skin cells can suffocate your skin, causing breakouts and enlarged pores. So, spring clean yourself into action with these essential steps: exfoliate, cleanse, tone, and hydrate. And always remember to protect your skin.

Following a Daily Routine Is Important

You might be thinking this is a topic I’ve covered before, and you’re right! But I’m passionate about the importance of maintaining a daily skincare routine, regardless of the season or your circumstances. So, no apologies for revisiting this subject.

Many of us, depending on our location, are still dealing with the lingering effects of winter, often spending more time indoors. This, coupled with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, can lead us to neglect our daily skincare routines. However, just as we adapt to unpredictable weather patterns and lifestyle changes, it’s crucial to maintain a consistent skincare routine throughout the year.

Now is the perfect time to do a bit of spring cleaning for your skin. This is your moment to turn the camera on and truly embrace a fresh start. Whether you’re already following a daily skincare routine or need some inspiration to get back on track, here are some reminders and tips.

How Your Skin Can Be Affected

Prolonged exposure to the dryness of artificial heating can deplete your skin of hydration and contaminate your surroundings with particulates that clog your pores. This can lead to unsightly breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, and enlarged pores. Additionally, the buildup of dead skin cells can suffocate your skin, making it look dull and murky.

To combat this, it’s essential to follow a proper routine of cleansing, toning, exfoliating, hydrating, and moisturizing.

How to Start

Step One: Exfoliate

Examine your face, neck, and décolletage in depth. Be generous with your time and honest with what you see. If you observe dullness, dryness, or a scaly layer, opt for a gentle, mild scrub. If you notice enlarged or clogged pores and excess oil, a soft chemical peel with salicylic acid may be your best solution. Consider splurging on a custom facial, like a HydraFacial, which can cleanse and hydrate simultaneously.

Step Two: Cleanse

Use a creamy soap with purifying agents like clays or mud. Look for ingredients like water, potassium hydroxide, and oils such as olive, coconut, hemp, safflower, or sunflower. Cleanse once a day, preferably before bed, to wash off the day’s impurities.

Step Three: Tone

Toning is an underrated but essential step. A good toner restores your skin’s pH balance, provides a quick burst of hydration, and can even out your skin tone. Look for ingredients like bacillus, kojic and lactic acids, and calming agents such as chamomile and tazman.

Step Four: Hydrate

Hydration is key to maintaining the collagen network in your dermis, responsible for youthful, bouncy skin. Use products that help retain moisture and prevent water loss, especially in dry environments.

Always Remember to Protect

The sun is damaging year-round. Limit exposure and always wear a sunscreen with a high SPF level. I recommend mineral sunscreens, but any sunscreen is better than none. Additionally, protect your skin with a good moisturizer to keep hydration in and harmful elements out.

Spring Clean Now

So, there you have it. It’s not too early to spring clean your skin. Get back into a routine of daily skincare and keep it going throughout the year. By doing so, you’ll be ready to show up with radiant, healthy skin every day.