5 SPRING SKINCARE TIPS: REFRESH YOUR RITUAL FOR A RADIANT GLOW

Before you rush to Spring clean your closet, why not bring that same energy to your self-care rituals?

– KEYS SOULCARE

Spring Equinox is nearly here. With it, sunnier days, warmer temperatures, and budding signs of new growth all around us. After a long period of wintering and inner work, transitioning to a new season can feel equally exciting and disorienting.

As you transition from winter into spring, grant yourself grace and compassion that whatever you are doing, it’s good enough to usher you into this next season of life.

One way to welcome a sense of renewal and self-love is to dial up the drama and appreciation of the everyday. Break out a coat you haven’t worn in months. Savor your walk home and observe the season change. Draw a relaxing Epsom bath and light your favorite candle.

And when it comes to transitioning your skincare ritual from winter to spring, we’ve got you covered. Consider these 5 simple tips to help hydrate, nourish, and protect for radiant, spring-ready skin.

5 Revitalizing Spring Skincare Tips

1. SPRING CLEAN YOUR SKINCARE SHELF

When’s the last time you took inventory of your self-care shelf? We’re talking makeup, skincare, and body care. Take a moment to sort out what’s in your current rotation. Got an old eyeshadow palette? Time to chuck that. See an expired product under the bathroom counter? Say sayonara.

One way we love to keep track of seasonal rituals is by listing out each step in a gratitude journal or your Notes app. This is one way to foster mindfulness during everyday activities — and romanticize even the smallest moments in your day.

2. EVALUATE YOUR MOISTURIZER

Many people like to use a thicker, heavier cream in their winter skincare ritual to give their skin some extra TLC during the colder months. But is your winter moisturizer ready for warmer temps?

As days get longer and warmer, think about ways to give your skin a big drink of hydration. For example, the Skin Transformation Cream with Bakuchiol has a lightweight, gel-cream texture that uses hydrating ceramides and plumping bakuchiol to leave your skin feeling renewed and radiant year-round.

3. DON’T FORGET THE SPF

This is a tip for all four seasons, but especially relevant when you’re transitioning from winter. In the early spring, you might notice your weather app saying that the UV index is lower. That’s no sign to skimp on the sunscreen. Reach for your favorite SPF (and reapply at least every two hours if you’re experiencing prolonged sun exposure.

Protect Your Light SPF has the added benefit of doubling up as both a lightweight daily moisturizer — complete with brightening niacinamide plus squalane — and an invisible broad spectrum sunscreen. It glides on smooth and leaves behind no chalky white cast.

4. MAP OUT YOUR SKIN GOALS

The season change can bring about feelings of renewed energy toward our goals and ambitions. It’s a great time to take stock of your self-care and soulcare goals. You might find it’s easier to keep up with your self-care in the winter: hitting the sauna at the gym, enjoying a relaxing “everything” shower, or cuddling up at home on a cold night.

As life ramps back up in the spring, make sure you save time for you — whether that means you pencil in a meaningful movement practice on a busy day, or giving yourself 10 minutes of stillness with your favorite face mask.

5. TURN ROUTINE INTO A RITUAL OF RENEWAL

Think of all of the tips above as stepping stones as you build a path to your ideal spring ritual. Reframing these moments as traditions we keep with ourselves and acts of daily devotion — to our bodies and our souls — help us look forward to the possibilities, reflect on the winter, and welcome in new seasons of life.

Keys Soulcare Spring Skincare Routine

Need a short list of offerings that will take you from winter to spring? Here are a few Keys Soulcare-approved favorites:

CLEANSE

Cleanse away any makeup, dirt, and impurities to begin your ritual. (Golden Cleanser with Manuka Honey, anyone?)

REJUVENATE

After patting your face dry, reach for Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum. Gently press 1-2 pumps of peptide facial serum into skin using upward motions as you think on its affirmation: “I rise above.”

Formulated with peptides (potent amino acids that help to visibly firm and improve skin tone) and multi-weight hyaluronic acid, this clinically-proven serum helps plump the look of skin and provides both instant and long-lasting hydration.

REPLENISH

One way to deliver a burst of hydration overnight is to add Deeply Replenishing Squalane Facial Oil to your spring skincare routine. This lightweight oil with lipid-rich, olive derived squalane helps to moisturize and soften skin as you sleep, making it a great alternative as you transition away from a heavier winter moisturizer.

Simply apply 2-5 drops of face oil at night, after serum and before moisturizer. Pair with a facial massage or a few minutes of gua sha for the ultimate relaxing experience.

HYDRATE

The final step in your spring skincare routine? Rounding things out with your go-to moisturizer. There are a few options depending on what your skin likes best. For your AM routine, let Protect Your Light be your multitasking duo, doing double time as a daily moisturizer and broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen.

For the evening, there’s Skin Transformation Cream with Bakuchiol, a delicate and fragrance-free moisturizer that helps skin feel radiant. Gently massage the soothing gel-cream texture onto the face and neck, allowing the formula’s ingredients — like plumping bakuchiol and hydrating ceramides — to get to work.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Skincare

1. DOES SKIN GET DRY IN SPRING?

Winter temperatures, heaters, and lower humidity can all affect your skin and leave your skin feeling dry. Spring weather tends to add allergies into the mix, which can also have an impact on skin feeling dry or puffy.

If you are particularly sensitive to seasonal weather, keep an eye out for any irritants like fragrances, and be sure to drink lots of water as allergy season ramps up. Remember: gentle and soothing hydration is key in your spring skincare routine.

2. HOW DOES SPRING AFFECT YOUR SKIN?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how spring weather affects your skin. One study based in Iran found that the most common seasonal skin issue reported in winter and spring was eczema.

Still, it’s important to remember: everyone’s skin is different, and the weather can have unique effects on your skin based on your skin type. Plus, allergies, genetics, and your local climate all play a part in how our skin reacts to the changing seasons.

3. WHAT IS THE RIGHT ORDER FOR A SPRING SKINCARE ROUTINE?

Not sure what order to apply your skincare routine in? Follow these helpful tips:

Start by washing your face with your favorite gentle cleanser.
Then, apply your products from thinnest in texture to thicker. Typically, you’ll start with serums (which are formulated to target specific skin concerns).
After allowing serum to soak into the skin, you can move on to hydration.
During the day, always close out your skincare ritual with SPF.