Is Your Skin Ready for Spring?

It’s time to say goodbye to those thick and heavy skincare products that served you well in the winter, but aren’t needed in the spring. When it comes to skin rejuvenation, the Philadelphia Main Line area’s Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa explains that seasonal shifts should also shake up your medicine cabinet and bathroom counter. If you’re still slathering on extra rich moisturizers, read on to learn about changes you should be making to your daily regimen.

Take a Lighter Approach

As noted above, heavy creams can be excellent choices for winter, which is a dry season, since the air is too cold to hold much moisture. Applying ceramide-based products on the skin helps to lock in valuable hydration. However, as the air warms up, the humidity begins to rise. Your skin can become oily and clammy as a result. Choose a lighter moisturizer to have your skin glowing but not too moist.

Don’t Forget Sun Protection

It can sure be tempting to venture out and bask in the newly revealed sun, but remember that those damaging ultraviolet rays never take a break. Just because skies are blue doesn’t mean you should be soaking up extra UV light. Not only can sun exposure cause rough patches, dark spots, and wrinkles, but it can also lead to damage that could jeopardize your health in the long run with the development of skin cancers. Cover up with a hat and sun-protective clothing, wear your sunglasses, and be sure to wear sunscreen on exposed areas when you venture out.

Bring On the Antioxidants

Extended daylight hours and nicer weather encourage more time spent outdoors. That often means more environmental damage, so you’ll want to be equipping your skin with the defenses it needs to stay healthy. There are plenty of topicals packed with antioxidants, which help mitigate the damage caused by ultraviolet light, and it never hurts to eat more berries!

Exfoliate the Past

Many cultures celebrate spring as a new beginning or fresh start. Whatever your thoughts are on the season, it can be helpful to routinely exfoliate. Think of this part of your skincare regimen as shedding the past and letting go of old damaged cells so that more healthy skin is revealed.

For more information or ideas about establishing a spring skin rejuvenation regimen, contact the Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa team in Bryn Mawr. Patients can BOOK ONLINE or call 610.525.5029 to connect with us.

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