- Start scrubbing.
Snow, sludge, and rain can cause season-long buildup on the skin—of dead skin cells, leftover product, and environmental toxins—which is why Beverly Hills-based dermatologist Ava Shamban recommends exfoliating in the new season. "Light micro dermabrasion, followed by a moisturizing mask, will help get rid of that old dead, winter skin," says Shamban. To keep skin smooth and hydrated, Shamban recommends masking up to three times a week. A few of our favorites? The TonyMoly Megatox Ampoule Mask and the Frank Body Glow Mask both of which offer loads of extra extra hydration while giving skin a fresh, dewy glow.
- Lighten your load.
Gone are the days of duck boots, fur-lined hoods, and loading up your visage with thick creams and serums to help fight off the wicked winter wind. Come spring, it's time to swap out your heavy formulas for lighter lotions, "While ingredients like petrolatum help protect the skin, certain products can weigh you down especially in humid weather,". Which is why we recommend an oil-free moisturizer, like the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15, which goes on light and smooth, but is rich enough to quench skin without kickstarting excessive oil production.
- Apply (and re-apply) sunscreen.
After a months spent bundled up in beanies and parkas, slathering on sun protection is a must once temps start to rise, says Miami-based dermatologist Christopher O’Connell. (Although TBH, you should have been rocking daily SPF November through March, too.) "Springtime is actually a high risk time for sunburns and sun damage," says O'Connell. "Although the weather is warmer, it's still so mild you might not feel how strong the sun is. Apply sunscreen every morning and reapply it again before any outdoor activity during the day.""It's clear zinc oxide sunscreen that also contains niacinamide to help give the skin a glow." (As a reminder, niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin's outer layers, improves elasticity, and curbs redness and irritation.)
- Go shopping.
Since you'll be spending more time in the sun, look for makeup that offers even coverage and protection, says Elizabeth Tanzi, Washington D.C.-based dermatologist and founder and director of Capital Laser & Skin Care. "Hit up the local beauty store and/or department store to find the perfect color BB cream with tint, SPF, and antioxidants," says Tanzi. "If you invest the time to find the perfect match for your skin, you are much more likely to use the two products every day, which is a major investment in the long-term health and beauty of the skin." The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti- Aging Perfector was our Best of Beauty winner in 2016, but we also like hyaluronic acid-spiked Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35.
Add an eye cream.
Because the sun's more prominent in the spring (a.k.a. a hell of a lot brighter, thank God), people are more prone to squinting, says Debra Jaliman, a New York City dermatologist. To combat the fine lines and wrinkles that can form around the eyes, find an eye cream with a high concentration of antioxidants and peptides, advises Jaliman. The duo work to both ward-off the collagen-destroying effects of UVA rays, and plump up the fine lines and wrinkles that have already formed. Our pick?Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream
, which also contains smoothing niacinamide to help even out crepey texture. Of course, a pair of big sunglasses is never a bad idea, either.
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