Spring is finally here, and that means that your skin can start to recover from the long harsh winter. Not only does the cold weather take it’s toll on skin, but also the dry air that is caused by central heating systems dries the skin out rapidly. Finding the right skin care cream to keep your skin in good condition over the winter months can be tricky, which is why starting a new spring skin care regime is so important.
We all know the importance of exfoliating, cleansing and moisturising, but it is so easy to get out of the habit when winter hits. Less of our skin is exposed during the winter months, and as a result dry, rough patches on knees, ankles and elbows seem to set in quickly, and even the skin our our faces looks a little worse for wear. It is only when the weather picks up and we start to think about wearing dresses and shorts again that we realise how badly our skin needs some attention. However, you have to go about kicking your skin back into shape carefully. Over zealous exfoliating can actually cause tiny tears in the skin, that will make tired winter skin look and feel a lot worse. Use very gentle exfoliating scrubs, or even better a cream or face mask or peel that contains Glycolic Acid and/or AHA’s. These will work to regenerate the surface of your skin without an abrasive effect, so there is no danger of causing damage to your skin. These kinds of masks should be treated with caution, and it is best to test them on a small area of skin first as they aren’t suitable for all skins. You really only need to exfoliate or use a face peel once a week, any more and you are risking overdoing it and doing more harm than good for your skin.
Cleanse your skin everyday – preferably twice a day, especially if you wear make up regularly. Cleansing unblocks your pores and removes the day’s grime from the surface of your skin, leaving it free to breathe and regenerate. It may sound obvious, but many of us fail to cleanse our skin properly and then wonder why it looks dull and unhappy. There are so many different ways you can cleanse your skin, and it is a case of finding which method suits you best. Face wipes, face washes, cold cream or even soap and water, whichever you prefer, and whichever leaves your skin looking and feeling clean. You shouldn’t be left with tight feling skin after cleansing though, this means you have stripped all the oils out which can lead to dry skin.
Moisturising is next, and this is where the skin care cream range gets a bit crazy. There are so many different types of moisturiser, all offering different benefits. The main thing you need to take into consideration is your skin type, as this will determine how heavy or light the cream you are going to use will be. There is no good using a cream for oily skin on dry skin as it won’t be able to deliver enough nourishment to your skin. It may take a few different tries, but you will eventually find a skin care cream that is the perfect one to take your skin from winter to spring with glowing radiance.
