Springtime Skincare Tips

Winter is waning and the sun is shining brighter, flowers are blooming and we’re all enjoying pockets of warmth across our homes. Where thick moisturising creams and layers of lip balm helped us get through parched winter dryness, spring calls for a slightly different beauty regimen. Think gentler layers of potent efficacy to reveal new skin to match that springtime glow.

Read through our tips for a ‘beautiful’ spring.

Hydration
is key

The warmer weather calls for more hydration, and that means making sure you’re getting your eight glasses of water in a day. Other beverages such as tea, coffee and eating hydrating fruits also contributes to your daily fluid intake, making sure you avoid looking dry and chapped.

Our fruit infused water recipe makes it enjoyable to get your fluids in for the day.

Recipe: Hydrating fruit water

In a jug of water, add in sliced lemon, strawberries and mint leaves to infuse overnight. Sip through the day to get your dose of vitamin C and antioxidants as you hydrate!

Scrub-adub-dub

Exfoliation is an essential part of every beauty routine, no matter your skin type. If you enjoy physical scrubs with granules (and your skin can tolerate it) then a bead containing scrub once or twice a week is perfect for you. For more sensitive or acne prone skin types, a chemical exfoliator containing AHAs or BHAs will gently remove the outer layer of dead skin and reveal fresh glowing skin underneath.

Our do-it-yourself sugar scrub is an easy formula you can make in the comfort of your kitchen.

DIY sugar scrub

To make your own all-natural scrub at home, combine brown sugar with almond oil and a few drops of your favourite essential oil (we love tea tree and lavender). Run gently in a circular motion across your face and body and wash off for beautifully supple skin.

Sunscreen 101

It is a common misconception that colder climates do not warrant the use of sunscreen, but in reality the UVA and UVB rays of the sun can do harm even when it’s cooler. Religiously apply sunscreen before any kind of sun exposure to avoid premature skin ageing and other skin diseases.

Exercise

Have you ever noticed how exercise gives you that healthy pink glow? This is because it increases circulation and also removes toxins as you’re working out! So incorporating light to moderate exercise into your routine a few times a week will transform your health AND your skin.

Moisturise

Moisturising is key to happy and healthy skin. We suggest choosing a hydrating toner and layering on a repairing vitamin C serum afterwards. If you’re still feeling dry, apply a lotion or cream suitable for your skin type every morning and evening.

Make your very own face toner at home with this easy DIY formula.

DIY toner:

Combine ½ cup of cooled green tea with ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply to your face with a cotton ball after cleansing to balance the pH of your skin and give it the benefits of calming antioxidants.