Winter has finally bid us adieu which means that all those rich balms, moisturisers and oils can be put away until next Winter. Which then leads to the confusion or search for products to replace those you've used and loved in throughout the Winter. And that's where this post should helpfully come in handy as today I'm talking you through the ways I'll be replacing my Winter skincare products with ones that'll be more suited as the weather warms up.
Shall we start with cleansing? During the colder months I personally find myself reaching for thick balm cleansers and cleansing oils. As do a lot of people as they're more nourishing and help fight skin stressors such as temperature change, central heating and harsh wind and rain. However when Spring rolls around these cleansers aren't needed as much because people's skin has changed and a lot of people find their skin doesn't feel as tight or dry as it does during the Winter. And that's where lighter consistency cleansers come in. They're just as effective but aren't as thick or rich in feel. Gel like textures such as the Murad Essential-C Cleanser or the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser are perfect examples of lightweight yet effective cleansers that are still going to look after the skin and not leave it feeling stripped or irritated. If gel textures aren't your thing, then a light cream texture or a light texture balm would be perfect. But at the end of the day as long as it cleanses your skin effectively and removes your make up, it's all up to you and your choice as well as what works best for your skin.
During the colder months a lot of people reach for acid toners to help keep their skin from looking lacklustre and dull. And it's something that you should definitely keep up even as the warmer months roll in. Acid exfoliators that contain ingredients such as Lactic or Glycolic Acid work to loosen and remove any dead skin cells, revealing the healthy, glowing skin underneath. They also help to improve skins texture and aid the minimisation of problems such as discolouration and pigmentation. And it's important to continue this during Spring/Summer as it helps maintain your cell renewal, giving you clearer and healthier looking skin which is perfect if you like to wear less make up during Spring/Summer. Most acid toners comes in two forms, liquid or pre soaked pad.
Both forms work in the same manner and produce the same results but again it just comes down to personal choice. A liquid toner I'd highly recommend comes from Pixi in the form of their Glow Tonic. Containing 5% Glycolic Acid, this is a gentle yet effective acid toner that leaves skin feeling refreshed and glowy. And for pre soaked pads, I've recently really been enjoying these Optimum Glycolic Acid Pads. They don't contain as higher a percentage of Glycolic Acid but are still effective but more suited towards those with more sensitive/reactive skins. Plus the pre soaked pads are easier to travel, perfect if you take a nice Spring weekend away or have a tropical holiday planned.
If acid toning isn't for you then another way to get the healthy glowy skin is physical exfoliators or face scrubs. When it comes to scrubs, there is no right or wrong for texture. You can use any texture of scrub as they don't usually vary in texture and are needed to rid skin of dead cells. I for one really like the texture of this Loreal Sugar Scrub. It's very gel like in texture and contains Kiwi Seeds that leave skin looking and feeling fresh and revived. However as I said you can use any facial scrub, they all work in the same manner so if you have a favourite then just continue using that.
Facial sprays can be used during the colder months to alleviate any irritation or tightness that skin sometimes feels but it's during the warmer months that they really come in handy. Many brands have a facial spray in their range and most of them are multipurpose in their use. Whilst hydrating and soothing mists are perfect for the colder months, revitalising and invigorating mists are a better fit for the warmer months. The mist I'll be reaching for Spring/Summer comes from B and is packed full of vitamins and caffeine that'll work in conjunction with each other to wake skin up and give it a refreshed and glowy look. Plus it can be layered under and over make up, making it the perfect on the go mist as well.
Just like with cleansers, in the Winter we all reach for thicker, richer moisturisers to keep out skin hydrated, supple and soft to the touch as it grows used to the cold, central heating and Winter's brutal weather conditions. However as Spring rolls in, we no longer need such thick moisturisers which can easily be replaced by lighter, water or gel based moisturisers. And on the market now there are a ton of these moisturisers that claim to lock in hydration for longer, giving skin a longer more concentrated dose of hydration. Three of my favourites are the Loreal Hydra Genius, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Warer Gel Moisturiser and the Garnier Moisture Bomb Glow Enhancer Moisturiser. All three are lightweight, ultra Hydrating and can easily be layered under make up.
If you don't want to use a moisturiser that's light in texture but you want to give your skin a hydration boost, then adding an essence or a booster into your routine is perfect. Essences especially are perfect for those who don't want to/can't use a hydrating moisturiser as they are so lightweight that they disappear into the skin almost immediately. They're also brilliant at soothing irritated or sensitive skin, creating a perfect base for the rest of your skincare/ make up. The same stands for the booster drops. They're lightweight but effective and can deliver hours of hydration without leaving skin looking and feeling greasy. Plus because they're such a simple step and don't take up too much time, they're so easy to fit into your existing routine. And during the warmee months, they're perfect for refreshing skin without weighing it down or clogging pores.
And the last part of my routine I'm changing is my eye cream. During the cold months I reach for thicker, almost balm like eye creams but now the weather has taken a turn for the better, I've finally been able to put them away. Now and until Autumn, I'll be reaching for lighter texture eye creams or gels to give my under eyes that boost they need. My current go to product is this Optimum Refreshing Eye Gel. It's not the be all or end all of eye products but it's perfect for waking the skin around the eye up, aswell as reducing any puffiness and minimising the appearance of dark circles. Rollerballs like this are perfect to get you up and going, so you can make the most of the beautiful days to come. This combined with a slightly thicker cream in the evening is the perfect eye cream routine and will have your eyes looking refreshed, revitalised and dark circle free for that no make up look that most of us are aiming for this Spring/Summer.
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