The warmer months bring more moisture in the air, which can give your skin a lovely, healthy glow. However, the increased temperatures can also aggravate skin concerns like rosacea, eczema, hyperpigmentation, sun sensitivity, and oiliness. With longer days comes more sun exposure, which heightens the risk of sun damage to your skin.
"A solid routine should be followed for all seasons and all climates. However, just as you swap out your winter wardrobe for your spring wardrobe, you should change your skincare routine with the seasons," says Natalie Abouchar (NP) Nurse Practitioner and Director of Privée Clinic. "Everyone’s skin is different, depending on their skin type and where they live. There are a couple of changes I recommend when transitioning from winter to spring. Here are my top spring skin tips”.
Natalie’s Top Spring Skin Tips
SPF
Don't leave home without it, it’s the most important. A broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher on all skin that’s exposed to the sun. Don't forget about your hands, feet, ears, and lips. Our favourite facial SPF at the clinic is Mesoprotech Melan 130, tinted and perfect to protect against pigmentation.
It’s also important that sunscreen is re-applied every couple of hours, so make sure to pack extra sunscreen for those longer warmer days outdoors.
Use lighter weight skincare products
When you start noticing that your skin is producing more natural oils in spring, many people may think it’s appropriate to eliminate moisturiser altogether, but that’s a common mistake.
In the Spring, I generally remind all my clients that their skincare routine should be a little more lightweight. Consider combining your sunscreen and moisturiser for a lighter weight alternative to avoid the clogging of pores on your face. Also, the heat and humidity means you can swap out your heavier cleanser in favour of a foaming option. For example, our favourite cleanser at the Clinic is the Advanced Cleanser from Dermaceutic.
Vitamin C Cream
Vitamin C is great to use year-round, but super important in the spring and summer. Vitamin C is proven to brighten and even your complexion as well as providing significant anti-ageing benefits. It can also help with collagen production. Collagen is an essential protein required for healthy youthful looking skin. Put a few drops on your skin between cleansing and moisturiser. My favourite Vitamin C product is CE Ferulic which is a potent antioxidant, pigment inhibitor and skin brightener.
Exfoliate
Winter can leave your skin feeling dry and flaky, accumulating dead skin cells that dull your complexion. Spring is the perfect time to remove this layer through gentle exfoliation. Exfoliation is a necessary step to maintaining that dewy and healthy glowing skin. It's especially helpful if you suffer from acne, blocked pores or pigmentation. Chemical exfoliants work best; look for products such as Salicylic, Mandelic, Kojic and Azelaic acid. I recommend starting slow by using them 3 times per week and working up to using them every night. The Radiance brightening cream by Dermaceutic is a good quality exfoliator which has a cocktail of different acids making it great for skin brightening, reducing pigment spots for a unified and radiant complexion.
Wear sun-protective clothing
Wear sun-protective clothing, wide-brim hats and sunglasses. Expose as little of your body as possible to direct sunlight. Consider wearing long sleeved shirts where appropriate, sit underneath a large umbrella and avoid the midday sun if you can.
Establish a solid skincare routine all year round
A solid skincare routine is key to keeping your skin healthy and glowing all year round, no matter the season or climate. Don’t forget - applying sunscreen daily is a must!
Before heading out on your adventures, apply your skincare products in this order:
- Cleanser
- Treatment products, like serums
- Eye cream
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen
Always check the instructions on your skincare products. For a personalised treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, feel free to contact us and book an appointment with one of our experienced practitioners.
Book an appointment online at privee.com.au or call us 02 8041 5725.
Privée Clinic specialises in wrinkle reduction, facial contouring and volumisation, medical-grade skin treatments and cosmeceuticals. What sets the clinic apart is its dedication to providing personalised treatment plans for each client that caters to their unique requirements. In 2010, Natalie Abouchar established Privée Clinic in Bondi Junction. Today, it has become a leading non-surgical anti-aging medical clinic in Sydney’s eastern Suburbs. Natalie, a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, transitioned into the cosmetic medicine field in 2008.
