My Spring skincare routine - post winter beauty

It's not just our wardrobe that needs a spring clean...

SPRINNG! It's finally here! Sunnier days, floral dresses, and shoes that aren't boots! My beauty routine changes a lot when the sun comes out; I begin to wear less makeup and focus more on my skincare routine. So, I thought that I would roundup my spring skincare essentials, including some recent purchases that I am currently loving. Goodbye dry skin, hello JLO glow!

1. Switch to a lighter cleanser 
During the harsh Winter months we crave rich, creamy, and balm textures. However, when Spring hits, I tend to opt for more of a foaming, hydrating cleanser, as my skin is less dry. I recently discovered B.Clean Creamy Foam Hydrating Cleanser (£6.99, available at Superdrug). It contains coconut oil, jojoba oil, and salicylic acid to deeply cleanse, purify and hydrate all skin types. It's also vegan and cruelty free!


2. Always wear SPF 
As much as I am grateful that the Sun has finally come out of  its hiding place, I want to protect my skin as much as I can from its harmful UV rays (and wrinkles). While you should technically be wearing SPF all year round, even on cloudy, gloomy days, the Sun's rays are much stronger when Spring hits. So, I make sure that I wear SPF every single day, even in the Winter (bit obsessed). My favourite is Clarins UV plus Anti-Pollution Day Screen Multi Protection, £32.50. 

It is a very thin, watery texture, that is lightweight and oil-free, so it won't clog your pores. Did I mention that its SPF 50?! How amazing is that! Simply apply a thin layer after your regular daytime moisturiser, and that's it! You're protected for the entire day!

3. Consider a chemical exfoliant

Spring is the perfect time to step up your exfoliation game; preparing your skin for the warmer months ahead. Regular exfoliation reduces the build up of dead skin cells, ensuring that your skin remains looking fresh and radiant. I prefer to avoid grainy scrubs, as they can irritate my sensitive skin, so I use a chemical exfoliant twice a week. Chemical exfoliants are great because they aid in cell turnover, helping to brighten and smooth the skin! I use Alpha H Liquid Gold (available at cultbeauty, £33.50). This is an overnight treatment containing glycolic acid that is derived from sugar canes. I apply this to cleansed skin with a cotton pad twice a week, and every morning without fail, I wake up with wonderfully glowing skin. Just make sure to use an SPF of at least 15 when using a resurfacing acid.

 4. Lighten up
With the temperatures slowly rising (very slowly) our skin can become oilier due to the humidity and rain (ew) that Spring brings. So, it's time to throw out those rich and heavy creams that quenched our thirsty skin during Winter. If your skin is prone to oil, consider switching to a moisturiser that contains salicylic acid, to help keep spots at bay. However, just because the weather is warming up (we hope) hydration shouldn't have to take a backseat; look for lotions containing hyaluronic acid, an ingredient that deeply hydrates the layers beneath the skin, without flooding it with oil. These two ingredients combined will provide the perfect balance for any skin type. I find that The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream £13.00, works incredibly well for my skin during Spring, as it is a lightweight formula that is easily absorbed, containing plumping hyaluronic acid that will leave your skin fresh, glowing and ready for makeup.

Love, Heleayner

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