Spring Skincare 101: Your Ultimate Skincare Guide

Spring clean your skincare and your routine this season!

With spring comes warmer days, longer sunlight hours, and blooming flowers. But with these changes come erratic weather changes that wreak havoc on your skin. One day it’s 70, the next 40, and snowing!  Many skin problems, like breakouts and dry skin, pop up this time of year. These sudden shifts can leave your skin confused, leading to skin problems like breakouts, dry skin, and skin irritation. How do you keep your skin happy and balanced during unpredictable weather changes? This week we are diving into spring skincare – how to care for your skin when the weather changes and how to prepare for the warmer months ahead. Let’s get started!

How Temperature Shifts Affect the Skin

Did you know it takes 10 days for your skin to adjust to a new temperature? When the weather fluctuates rapidly, our skin struggles to keep up, leading to dry patches, breakouts, and overall imbalances. According to PubMed, “Vasodilation or vasoconstriction are triggered to maintain a relatively constant core body temperature to keep the body functioning efficiently and protect the normal integrity of the skin.” In other words, your skin works hard to adjust to the environmental changes and when the weather swings drastically in a matter of hours – your skin gets overwhelmed and the result isn’t pretty.

What does that mean, exactly for your skin? Let’s break it down:

Spring Breakouts

Springtime breakouts are incredibly common, especially in areas where humidity levels rise as temperature increases. Here’s why:

🔹More humidity = increased oil production
🔹Sweat and dirt mixed with oil = clogged pores
🔹Pollen and allergens settle on the skin = skin irritation 

If your skin seems oilier or more acne-prone than usual, it’s time to tweak your routine. Here are tips to prevent breakouts:

🔹Adjust your skincare routine – we will cover this later in the blog
🔹Never skip washing your face – especially after sweating
🔹Exfoliate once a week – to clear away dead skin cells
🔹Use a mineral SPF – to protect your skin without clogging pores
🔹Incorporate an acne serum – to spot treat breakouts

Dry Skin in the Spring? Here’s Why

Surprisingly, spring doesn’t just bring on breakouts – it also triggers dry skin! The culprit? Those same unpredictable weather swings. One day your heat is blasting warm, dry air. The next, you’re flinging open windows to let in the cool breeze. These rapid shifts in humidity can strip the skin of moisture, leaving it feeling tight, flaky, or even dehydrated (both oily and dry at the same time).

Here’s how to prevent springtime dryness:

✅ Add a humidifier to your bedroom – to keep the air moist
✅ Use an oil or cream cleanser – protect your skin barrier
✅ Stick to your nighttime moisturizer – use your heavier moisturizer twice a day
✅ Exfoliate once a week – to remove dead skin cells & absorb hydrating serums
✅ Add in a hyaluronic serum – helps your skin retain moisture

Why Should You Shift Your Skincare Routine in the Spring?

Just like you swap out your winter coat for lighter layers in the spring, your skin also needs an adjustment. We always recommend a seasonal skincare switch-up in April to prep your skin for the warmer months ahead. This could mean:

🔹Swap a cream or oil-based cleanser to a lightweight gel cleanser
🔹Cut back on hyaluronic serums if humidity increases
🔹Switch to a lighter moisturizer to prevent clogged pores
🔹Add in an acne serum to spot-treat breakouts. 

Because everyone’s skin is unique, we tailor these recommendations for each client. The key? Find the right balance for your own skin type and needs.

Spring Skin Must-Dos

Want to give your skin an extra boost? Spring is the perfect time to schedule a facial to slough off dead winter skin, and rehydrate your complexion. We also recommend a series of peels to kick-start your skin for the warmer months ahead. 

Simple and Effective Spring Skincare Routine

Spring is a busy time, we love keeping skincare simple, yet effective. Here’s what we recommend:

Morning Routine:

☀️Cleanser
☀️Serum
☀️Moisturizer
☀️Sunscreen

Night Routine:
🌙 Cleanser
🌙 Serum
🌙 Moisturizer

👉Once a week: Exfoliate to keep your skin smooth and fresh!

Our Top Spring Skincare Product Recommendations

To help you refresh your routine, here are some of our favorite spring skincare must-haves:

Cream cleanser – for gentle hydration 

Oil cleanser – for dry skin to your skin barrier

Gel cleanser – for oily skin

Gommage exfoliant – to slough off dead skin cells

Hyaluronic serum – for deep hydration

Facial oil – to control acne bacteria and hydrate acne-prone skin

Acne serum – to spot treat breakouts

Day moisturizer – lightweight to hydrate during the day

Night moisturizer – for overnight skin repair

Oil-free moisturizer – for acne-prone skin 

Moisturizing Sunscreen with tint – for a radiant, protected glow

Mineral Sunscreen – to protect skin and great for acne skin

Ready to get started?

Book a spring facial or shop our spring skincare products now!

Got questions? Drop them in the comments below – we are happy to help! Spring is all about fresh starts – why not give your skin the refresh it deserves