Taking care of your skin is one of the essential steps in your healthcare and beauty routine. Depending on your skin type, you should know how much care it needs and what type of care to provide. But regardless, spring is a challenging period for all skin types, because it causes a lot of damage if the skin isn’t properly protected. This can result in dry skin, skin cracking, and flakey skin.

This is exactly why you need to take extra care of your skin during spring. We’ve prepared our ultimate guide with 7 essential steps to keep your skin healthy. Let’s take a closer look together.

1.Hydrate Your Body

When we talk about skincare, most people automatically assume it’s just about the products you put on your skin. But, skincare starts from within.

Hydrating your body during spring can help your skin:

• stay flexible
• stay soft
• be healthy on the inside

Hydration is important so make sure you drink enough water, herbal teas, or natural juices to help your body contribute to your skincare.

2.Dress Wisely

Even though we’re all waiting for the warmer days, the weather in spring can be deceptive. Some days can be rather cold and the cold wind blowing in your face or on your hands can cause some serious damage. Protecting your skin with clothing and accessories is a must.

So, make sure you always have:

• a scarf to protect your face
• gloves for your hands
• a hat to keep you warm

Also, pay close attention to the type of fabric you’re placing directly on your skin. For example, a thick wool sweater may be cozy and warm but it can cause skin irritation or itchiness. So, wear a thin cotton undershirt to protect your skin from irritation.

Your body needs this protection so make sure not to leave the house if you’re not properly dressed.

3.Moisturize Your Skin

The cold air can make significant damage to your skin, pulling the moisture out and making it extremely dry and fragile. If you don’t pay attention to skin moisturizing, you might have trouble keeping your skin in good shape.

So, make sure to arm yourself with skin moisturizing products that suit your skin type:

• lotions
• serums
• oils
• creams

Make sure to moisturize your skin thoroughly at least two times a day- in the morning and in the evening. Also, carry a small moisturizing cream in your bag at all times, to give your skin the extra nurture that it needs. Still, make sure not to overdo it and apply too much product on your skin.

4.Choose the Right Cleanser

While moisturizing is going to be your number one priority in skincare, you still have to use all the other beauty and skincare products that you like. But, be very careful with the cleanser you’re using.

Cleansers can cause significant damage and irritation to your skin, especially during spring when the skin is already sensitive. This is because many cleansers contain strong chemicals that can additionally dry your skin.

Therefore, try using the cleansers that are:

• cream-based
• light
• alcohol-free

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5.Exfoliate

Exfoliating should also be a regular part of everyone’s skincare routine, but this is especially the case during spring. If your skin gets damaged due to cold weather, it will become dry and dead. You should exfoliate regularly to:

• remove the dead skin cells
• remove the dry skin
• help your skin regenerate

However, you should once again be careful about:

•  the type of exfoliator you choose
• how often you use it

You can ask a dermatologist or a pharmacist for advice and see how your skin reacts to the product you choose. You can also make your own natural exfoliators. After you exfoliate, give your skin the proper care and moisturizing to help it regenerate faster.

6.Shower Quickly

A long, hot bath certainly sounds appealing, especially when you get home from a freezing day outside. But, your skin doesn’t like these showers as much as you do.

The truth is, long and extremely hot showers or baths can irritate your skin and remove the protective oils that are helping it stay moist. If you overdo it with showers regularly, your skin will become red, itchy, and dry.

So, try keeping your showers quick, and don’t set the water temperature too high.

7.Use Overnight Masks

Your skin deserves all the help you can give it to stay healthy during spring. This might be the perfect time to start using overnight masks.

Overnight masks can be used once a week when you truly feel your face needs some extra care. These masks will help you:

• heal your damaged skin
• deal with problem areas
• ensure the product penetrates deep into the skin

You’ll feel refreshed and your skin will be soft and hydrated. Choose a mask for your skin type and enjoy your night treatments.

Final Thoughts

Spring can be challenging when it comes to skincare and beauty routines. You need to invest the extra effort into helping your skin stay healthy and nurtured.

Hopefully, the 7 essential tips we’ve shared above will help you keep your skin healthy during spring. Make them a regular part of your skincare routine and you’ll have nothing to worry about.