When is it good to change skincare products? Springtime! As the weather begins to shift and plants start to come to life, let that be a signal to revamp your skincare routine. When we embark on a new season, a completely new collection or a few simple swaps and adjustments can make all the difference in the state of your complexion. Make this year your best yet with our Spring skincare tips.
Fresh Start Defined
A fresh start when it comes to your skin can mean many things. Whether the condition of your skin is troubling you and you want to press restart with a whole new regimen or just want to make minor changes, that is up to you!
If you are not sure where to start, a professional consultation from an experienced esthetician can expertly guide you. If you prefer to do it on your own, decide how you want to proceed and here are some actionable solutions to help you.
Spring Switch-Up Reasons
As we welcome this season, the air becomes more humid, temperatures and pollen counts rise, and you find yourself outdoors more often; this calls for a Spring skincare routine switch-up. But what do these changes mean for your skin? In response to weather changes, oil production increases, and new irritations may develop, prompting the need for change. Spring is the ideal time to take the opportunity to begin anew! With this upheaval, our skin often requires different care to stay fresh, healthy, and radiant.
Turning the page to the chapter called “Spring” is an ideal part of your re-commitment to self-care. We can't think of a better way than with a brand-new regimen or small, impactful changes for significant improvement to your skin’s health, texture, and appearance.
Respect Your Skin Type
Before jumping into a major overhaul, take a moment to acknowledge your skin type. Whether you are dry, sensitive, combination, oily, or have other concerns, knowing your skin’s needs is vital for revamping your skincare routine correctly
Clear It Out
Think of Spring as a clean, blank page. Begin by stopping any bad skincare habits that have crept in and replace them with a new, healthier approach and products that inspire you to stay on track. Toss expired products and those with dubious ingredients to ensure your new routine contains clean, healthy, and non-toxic ingredients. Since Spring is synonymous with renewal, why not embrace natural ingredients in your skincare? Look for formulas featuring botanical extracts and essential oils that can nurture and repair your skin.
Spring Skincare Essentials
Your essentials include a cleanser, toner, serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen, and exfoliant. For Spring, in general, what every skincare routine needs is a lighter approach. You can keep your effective skincare staples that work and select lighter versions of the rest.
Bear in mind you needn’t change everything and start from scratch. For example, those with dry skin types and rosacea-prone should continue with their appropriate Pevonia regimen. They will notice redness, discomfort, and other Winter skincare woes quickly abate with the seasonal shift. Otherwise, most skin types and concerns can take this time as an opportunity to swap out tired, ineffective products and begin anew.
Cleanse with Purpose
Begin your routine with a non-stripping gentle cleanser to remove impurities while preserving natural oils.
Oilier and combination skin types may want to forgo creamy cleansers and opt for a gel foaming cleanser, which can provide a refreshing feel and help control excess oil as temperatures rise. This minor adjustment will leave your skin as fresh as a Spring flower.
If skin is reactive this time of year, cleansing sensitive skin with soothing, moisturizing ingredients is essential.
For rough, dull, lackluster skin with sun damage and visible signs of aging, try the best Retinol cleanser - suitable for all skin types.
Refresh Your Serums
Spring is a great time to introduce new serums that target specific concerns to transform your complexion. Select concentrated formulas that round out your routine and complement your skin goals this season.
A Vitamin C serum can revive a washed-out complexion and minimize hyperpigmentation, while protecting against environmental damage.
A Niacinamide serum for blemishes can help regulate oil production and minimize breakouts and pore visibility, keeping skin clearer and more radiant.
A Hyaluronic Acid serum is ideal for overcoming surface dehydration exhibited by fine lines, itchiness, and dullness.
The Pevonia Propolis serum is like an antidote for peevish skin that doesn’t tolerate rising pollen levels and temps.
Our Collagen intensive serum is perfect for subduing fine lines acquired from braving Winter’s drought and another year.
A Peptide serum with plant-based Neuropeptides, like Escutox®, gives stubborn wrinkles the heave-ho.
Change Your Moisturizer
As the weather warms, your skin may benefit from a lighter moisturizer that provides the right amount of moisture without feeling heavy. Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid can keep your complexion dewy and plump throughout the day, staving off early signs of skin aging. Have a formula you can’t live without? You can likely use less product this time of year to get the same benefits.
If oily shine occurs, try the Pevonia Balancing Combination Skin Cream. Or if your skin is extra-temperamental right now, try our Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream to calm the skin without redness and irritation.
Adjust Face Oil Frequency
Just as you ease up on extra layers or relegate your warmest coat to the back of your closet, you may do the same for your face oil. If you use 4-5 drops to seal in moisture, try backing it off to 2-3 drops. Alternatively, you might reserve it for nighttime use.
Mask More Often
If you are in the habit of masking once a week, try using your facial masks twice weekly to amp up results. If you haven’t made using a face mask part of your routine, now’s the time.
Exfoliate Regularly
Spring is an ideal time to shed the dull skin accumulated over Winter with face exfoliators. If you aren’t already using one, incorporate a gentle exfoliating cleanser into your routine, then add a chemical exfoliant with an AHA peeling cream or Enzyme peeling cream.
Aim to exfoliate 1-3 times a week for a smoother, luminous complexion, less often for thin, dry skin and more often for thicker, oilier skin. Pay attention to your skin to determine your perfect frequency. Should flaking, roughness, or irritation occur, be sure to exfoliate less frequently.
Protect with SPF
Sunscreen is always non-negotiable, but with longer days and increased sun exposure due to more time spent outdoors, you must be hypervigilant about sun care.
Make a broad-spectrum SPF of 30+ (with reapplication every two hours) part of your daily routine, rain or shine. The Pevonia sunscreen is reef-safe and shields against Blue light for a formula that protects the environment and you indoors and out! If you want a hint of color, consider a tinted moisturizer with sun protection for an added layer of defense.
Change Your Regimen
If your skin is in a bad way and small tweaks won’t move the needle, then a complete regimen overhaul is in order. Here are your best Spring skincare products for happier skin:
Dust off Winter dullness, sun damage, and skin aging by incorporating our comprehensive Micro Retinol® Collection of rejuvenating skin care products for a routine that will take your complexion from lifeless to glowing and radiant.
Calm redness and irritation brought on by pollen and weather fluctuations with our clean skincare for sensitive skin, for a soothing routine your reactive skin won’t sneeze at.
Plump up fine lines and prop up sagging skin with the Pevonia Power Repair® Collection for skin that will reflect the renewal of the season.
Hydrate from Within
Remember that skincare isn’t just about what you put on your skin; it’s also about what you consume. Drink ample water and consume hydrating fruits and vegetables to help maintain skin health and elasticity.
Listen to Your Skin
As you revamp your routine, pay attention to how your skin responds to new products. Don’t hesitate to adjust your routine if something doesn't feel right. Remember, your skin is unique, and what works for someone else may not work for you.
Enjoy the Change
Skincare should be effective as well as pleasurable. Trying a new routine or a relaxing evening ritual is something to be enjoyed rather than endured. And the right products that delight your senses while delivering results can make your Spring refresh possible.
Here’s to longevity, new beginnings, and a dewy, glowing complexion this season!
