Ahhh…spring is here! We are all ready, but is your skin prepared? Chances are your skin is in a slump from the cold, winter months. Read on to learn how to proudly show off your gorgeous skin this spring.

Exfoliate.
This is a quick and easy way to instantly notice results! Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, which can give your skin a dull, dehydrated appearance. Through the use of mechanical and chemical exfoliants, we can brighten our skin, make it super-soft and even help get rid of fine lines and sun spots!

For your face, try Daily Microfoliant. It has Rice Bran (which brightens the skin), and other great chemical exfoliants to reveal a smooth, even skin tone. The micro-fine granules are perfect for sloughing off those dead skin cells.

For your body, try Exfoliating Body Scrub. It contains brightening Rice Bran, enzymes, and micro-fine powders for removing surface cells.

Spring clean your cosmetic drawer.
Most skin care and cosmetics have a shelf life of about 2 years. After that they lose effectiveness, collect bacteria, and can harm your skin. Go through your product  and toss anything you’ve had for years, anything whose color or smell is “off”, and anything with a past due expiration. Products with Salicylic Acid or SPF should have an expiration date. Your skin will thank you. Reward yourself by shopping for some new spring products!

Wear a moisturizer with at least SPF15 every day.
Spring time means being outdoors. So go ahead and enjoy the weather…just be sure you stay protected! Even cloudy days assault our skin with damage from the sun. Did you know that most people have sun damage on the left side of their face? That’s because even when driving in your car, the sun is affecting you! We call that “incidental sun exposure”, and it accounts for a great deal of premature aging. A moisturizer with an SPF can really save you a lot of future skin concerns.

We love Sheer Tint Moisture SPF 15 because it comes untinted, light, medium or dark. That means you can save yourself lots of trouble this spring, and apply your moisturizer, protection and color with 1 simple product!

Wear a cute hat and sunglasses.
Not only are they cute for spring, but they help protect your skin from the sun, too!

Stay hydrated.
We all know we’re supposed to drink water, but warm weather makes it particularly important. Your internal organs get the benefits of water first, so skin is the last organ to benefit from water…so drink up!

Try the “pinch test”- using your index finger and thumb, gently squeeze a 1 inch portion of your forehead. If you see tiny, vertical lines…you need more water!

For added hydration, apply Skin Hydrating Masque…it’s a cooling, gel masque that’s like water for your skin.

Treat puffy eyes.
Unfortunately, spring can also bring allergies. That means our eye area looks tired and puffy. Calm it down by placing a wet wash cloth in the fridge for a couple of hours, then place it over your face for instant relief. Of course, we’ve all heard of putting cucumbers over our eyes, but it’s been around for ages because it’s a great way to calm the eye area.

Total Eye Care SPF15 is the perfect product for treating puffy eyes. Bisabolol, Hydrocotyl and Spirea reduce puffiness, and it helps conceal circles, too! Added bonus: the SPF15 protects from future fine lines and wrinkles.

Take advantage of the great fruits that spring brings us.
Citrus fruits and berries are everywhere in the spring! These fruits are full of powerful antioxidants, which keep us looking younger by neutralizing free radicals. So eat up…it’s good for your body AND skin.

For added antioxidant benefit, spritz your skin with Antioxidant Hydramist. Pea extract gives you a “flash firming” effect, and it’s packed full of antioxidants to keep your skin fresh and young.