Is Your Skin and Body Spring Break Ready?

Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, our coats are soon going to be lighter, and before we know it, we will be trading in heavy sweaters for sunglasses and swimsuits. For those of us who are lucky to live in a place where the weather is getting warmer, you are already ready to throw off those boots and leggings and grab some sandals and sundress. Even those of us who have to endure colder temperatures for a few more weeks, we are feeling the itch to break free from our sweaters and show some skin! 

Let us face it, during winter, we pledge to find the thickest, richest body butter, and promise to give our skin some TLC. But underneath the tights, corduroys, hats, sweaters, and scarves, we often neglect our skin, not giving it the moisture or attention it deserves.

This means Spring can catch our skin a little off-guard. Here are a few ways, to get your skin ready for Spring! Especially after a long winter, we are more than ready to plan for spring break - starting with your beauty prep! Before you break out the mid-drifts or show a little leg, let us make sure your skin is Spring-time ready, while you are counting down the days to spring break, here is how to prep your skin for some fun in the sun!

Take care of your skin - now: There is nothing like a long, hard winter to wreak havoc on your skin.

Cleansing: During the Spring-time transition, it is important to replenish your skin of the moisture lost during the winter months. Avoid harsh cleansers. Sometimes the more a cleanser/body wash foams or lathers, the more drying it can be for your skin. Foaming agents often contain chemicals that strip the skin of its natural oils.

Opt for a cleanser that is gentler, you may not get the suds you are used to, but your skin will thank you.

Exfoliating: During those long winter days, I am sure your skin sustained some rough patches. Don't fear, that is where a good exfoliant comes into play. You can polish off those rough spots with a great exfoliant. This will remove the top layer of dead skin and give you a great spring glow. Make sure to exfoliate often now and liberally apply lotion (everywhere!) at least twice a day.

Moisturize: Don't throw away your body butter just yet. You may actually need your heavier body butter during the Spring transition, especially if you haven't been properly exfoliating and moisturizing during the winter. The goal is to get all-over soft skin so when the temperature warms up, the layers can come off. The key to getting ready for the spring is making sure you are hydrating now to help prevent the dehydration of skin later. Use this time to give your skin some TLC and prep for summer.

For Spring, the best time to use your body moisturizer is right after the shower. While your skin is still slightly damp, put on your moisturizer and let your skin soak up the nutrients from your body butter. By putting your moisturizer on wet skin, you will need to use less, and you reduce oily build-up on your skin, giving your skin a perfect moisture balance.

So, embrace Spring, and take this time to bring your skin back to life. Your fabulous summer glow will thank you!