12 springtime skin care tips from your Dermatologist
12. Easy on the makeup:
While makeup can significantly enhance your features, overdoing it can be detrimental to your skin. Heavy, caked-on makeup equals clogged pores, especially in the seasons' warmer weather, which isn’t a good look on anyone. Also, while many of the foundations available on the market boast sunscreen in the ingredients, it is not enough to provide sufficient coverage. Always use sunscreen in addition to your makeup products.
11. Vita CE with Ferulic Acid:
Our private label Vita CE with Ferulic Acid delivers unparalleled results to reverse signs of aging by: increasing collagen production, providing superior anti-oxidant protection, correcting hyper-pigmentation and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Clinically proven and stabilized from multiple pathways, the formula gives unequaled anti-aging benefits with high concentrations of key antioxidants to rejuvenate the skin, fight free radicals and provide maximum protection against environmental and UV induced skin damage.
10. Frequently wash or replace your mask
There’s no telling how long the mask mandates will last, so be sure to wash frequently and replace disposable masks frequently to prevent mask-acne.
9. Don’t forget your wide-brimmed sun hat:
Most women know that sunscreen needs to be applied to the face regularly, but you can almost double your protection by using a sun-protective wide-brimmed hat to keep the dangerous rays away.
8. Do not neglect your lips:
During the winter season, your lips usually let you know when they’re in need of some tender, loving, care by becoming dry and chaffed. During the summer and spring damage to your lips can be a little more subtle. Always remember to use an SPF lip balm.
7. Go easy on the retinol:
While it might be all the rage, retinol should be used sparingly during the spring season. Retinol encourages cell turnover, which removes the dead cells, before replacing them with new ones. These fresh, brand-new cells are more likely to burn in sun exposure. By all means, continue to use retinol in your skincare routine, but it should be applied nearer to bedtime during the Spring and Summer months.
6. More acidic cleanser:
Cleansers that are more acidic or astringent can offer more control when it comes to sweat and shine. This is obviously more important during warmer months such as in spring and summer months. We recently started carrying the Lytic Cleanser from Epionce and it has quickly become a favorite to our staff and patients.
5. Learn to prevent aggravating your allergies:
When allergies take hold, it can result in red, puffy, and irritated skin. Preventing flare-ups during the spring is the best way to combat the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
4. Antioxidants are your friends!
Antioxidants are one of the best ways to keep your skin looking young, fresh, and healthy. Skincare products that include antioxidants help prevent premature aging and sun damage.
3. Don’t be afraid to exfoliate:
Exfoliating is imperative in the removal of dirt, waste, and dead skin cells. It also helps to keep your skin looking bright and healthy. Exfoliating can make you more susceptible to burning so sunscreen is always a must. Our microdermabrasion scrub or the Exfoliating pads are a great way to turn over skin cells.
2. Swap your heavier, winter moisturizer for a water-based one:
Your skin retains more water during the warmer months. This means that a lighter moisturizer is in order. Water-based ones work wonderfully and prevent over saturating your skin and/or clogging pores. We recommend our HA Collagen Booster.
1. SPF (and no, the SPF in your foundation is not enough):
We realize that this is pretty well-known, however, sunscreen application is so very important. Sun exposure causes premature aging, lines, and wrinkles and greatly increases the risk of skin cancer. Invest in your skin with a sunscreen that you will wear every day and reapply. We suggest our very own Clear Defense SPF 45, available in our office or online.
In order for your skincare routine to be successful, you have to adapt. Different temperatures and humidity levels have varying effects on the skin. Stick to a tried and true routine, but don’t be afraid to mix it up when the weather, seasons or climate changes.
