Spokesperson: Sam Goodman, Assistant Category Manager, Beauty
As we countdown to the first days of spring, when the warmer months finally creep in, our skin breathes a sigh of relief too. Warmer temperatures, a softer wind chill, and the absence of harsh heaters equal all-round happier skin.
With the change in season comes changing up your skincare routine to equip for the transition from winter to summer skin. Find my top tips on how to do this below:
- Spring-clean your skincare
Spring isn’t just about switching up your wardrobe to get ready for the warmth, it’s the perfect time to give your skincare and make-up products a spring clean too.
Look out for the little jar symbol on your product packaging, which is where you can tell how many months you should be keeping a product after opening it. If it's past its sell-by date, I’d recommend emptying any remaining contents and recycling according to product instructions.
This would also be a good time to think about washing your make-up brushes. Weekly is best, as dirt can build up and cause sensitivity and breakouts. The best way to do this, is to allow your brushes to soak in warm soapy water and allow them to air dry on a clean, dry surface.
- Lighten the load
To invigorate your skincare and help your pores feel fresh while enjoying the warm summer breeze, opt for lighter moisturisers and serums to allow your skin to breathe. A personal favourite is the Bio-Structure Beauty Day Cream or Vitaskin Beauty Day Cream – the perfect base for any make-up routine or a natural fresh face.
While it’s always a good idea to moisturise and exfoliate your skin, overdoing it could cause your pores to clog and expand. With spring comes warmer weather, which could cause your skin to sweat, and not washing this off can contribute to blocked pores, or even blemish-prone skin if not properly cared for.
- SPF Superhero
Come rain or shine, we should all be using minimum SPF 30 on our skin to protect from the sun’s damaging rays, both in winter and summer time. It might not seem like we need to wear an SPF daily, but it’s one of the best defences we have to protect our skin.
If you don’t have one already, upgrade your skincare collection with a high-level SPF which you can call on throughout the day. And don’t forget about the lips! They’re just as important for sun protection too, which is where the brilliant Dr Organic Lip Balm comes in handy with an SPF 15.
While it’s always a good idea to moisturise and exfoliate your skin, overdoing it could cause your pores to clog and expand. With spring comes warmer weather, which could cause your skin to sweat, and not washing this off can contribute to blocked pores, or even blemish-prone skin if not properly cared for.
- Prepped and polished
You needn’t be afraid to exfoliate, even if your skin is dry, it’s one of the best ways to get rid of waste, dirt, and removing dead dirt from your face.
You needn’t be afraid to exfoliate, even if your skin is dry, it’s one of the best ways to get rid of waste, dirt, and removing dead dirt from your face.
Exfoliation helps to clear your skin’s top layer, leading to less dirt, less blemishes and better absorption of your other skin products. What you need to be mindful of, however, is to not overdo it – exfoliating 1-2 times per week is ideal.
Chemical exfoliators are the way to go and can really help nourish your skin. The Pip & Pod Honeydew Melon & Pineapple Serum is a great example of a light and gentle exfoliant for your face.
- Sunshine skin
While we all love the warmer weather, overexposure to sun rays can stress out the skin, damaging our vital collagen supply and speeding up the ageing process. Vitamin C, however, helps us fight back and leaves our skin feeling brighter and lighter.
From supplements to eye creams, Vitamin C is responsible for protecting cells from oxidative stress, maintaining healthy skin, and contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. I’d recommend the Holland & Barrett Vitamin C+ Serum to help brighten and restore your skin this spring.
While we all love the warmer weather, overexposure to sun rays can stress out the skin, damaging our vital collagen supply and speeding up the ageing process. Vitamin C, however, helps us fight back and leaves our skin feeling brighter and lighter.
From supplements to eye creams, Vitamin C is responsible for protecting cells from oxidative stress, maintaining healthy skin, and contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. I’d recommend the Holland & Barrett Vitamin C+ Serum to help brighten and restore your skin this spring.
Holland & Barrett’s natural and vegan beauty ranges are perfect to get that no make-up feeling and leave your skin feeling as glowy as possible. Hundreds of products are available both in-store and online to help you feel refreshed and ready to tackle spring beauty.
