Your Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Beauty Routine
Spring isn’t just for decluttering your closet, it’s also for refreshing your skincare routine, too! After months of layering on rich creams and dealing with dry winter skin, your beauty stash could use some TLC. Think of it as a fresh start for your skincare, helping you shed the old and embrace the new.
To welcome the new season, we made a quick spring cleaning guide for your skincare routine.
Step 1: Declutter Your Beauty Stash
First things first: let’s Marie Kondo that overflowing shelf of products. It’s easy to hoard half-used serums and forgotten face masks, but expired or ineffective products are doing your skin zero favors.
What to toss:
- Expired skincare: Check those tiny jar symbols on your products (yes, that little open-lid icon). If a product is past its prime (usually 6-12 months for most skincare), let it go.
- Old SPF: Sunscreen loses its effectiveness over time. If you’ve been holding onto last summer’s bottle, it’s time to replace it.
- Products that just don’t work for you: If you tried that viral serum and it left you feeling meh, donate it to a friend (if it's still safe to use) or say goodbye.
What to keep:
- Your tried-and-true skincare staples
- Anything that still sparks joy and healthy skin
- Multi-use products that simplify your routine
Bonus points if you organize your skincare products by frequency of use: daily essentials up front, special treatments neatly stored.
Step 2: Refresh Your Skincare Routine
As the seasons shift, so do your skin’s needs. What worked in the winter might feel too heavy in spring’s warmer, more humid air. This is the perfect time to make some seasonal swaps.
Lighten up your moisturizer
Winter’s thick, occlusive creams were great for combating dryness, but spring calls for something lighter. Try a gel-based moisturizer that hydrates without weighing you down.
Exfoliate and renew
Winter can leave your skin looking dull and flaky. Incorporate a gentle exfoliant—think lactic acid or a mild enzyme exfoliator—2-3 times a week to slough off dead skin and reveal a fresh, glowy complexion.
Sunscreen is non-negotiable
If you’ve been skipping SPF on cloudy winter days, now’s the time to get serious. Choose a lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and make it a daily habit.
Step 3: Upgrade Your Beauty Tools and Devices
Your skincare tools work hard, so show them some love! Dirty brushes, jade rollers, and facial devices can harbor bacteria, which is the last thing you want on your freshly cleansed skin.
Deep-clean your tools
- Wash facial brushes and gua sha tools with gentle soap and warm water.
- Disinfect reusable silicone masks and applicators.
- Give your LED mask, microcurrent wand, or ice roller a quick cleanse with a sanitizing wipe.
Invest in new essentials
Spring is a great time to introduce a few new tools into your routine. Consider:
- An LED Gua Sha to help with sculpting and puffiness.
- An ice roller to wake up tired skin (bonus: it feels amazing on warm mornings!).
- An LED hair brush to refresh your haircare routine with LED light therapy.
Step 4: Spring Clean from the Inside Out
Glowing skin isn’t just about what you put on your face—it starts from within.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Up your water intake to keep your skin plump and happy. Herbal teas and water-rich fruits like cucumber and watermelon can also help keep your hydration levels up.
Eat skin-loving foods
Spring is the perfect time to load up on fresh, seasonal produce. Reach for antioxidant-rich berries, leafy greens, and healthy fats like avocado to nourish your skin from the inside out. If you want to supercharge your skin from within, our Collagen Jelly makes for a delicious treat to keep you glowing!
Detox your habits
- Get enough sleep (your skin does its best repair work overnight)
- Cut back on stress (hello, skincare and self-care nights!)
- Simplify your routine. Sometimes, less really is more.
Spring is all about renewal, and your skincare routine deserves the same fresh start as your wardrobe. By decluttering, refreshing, and upgrading your routine, you’ll set yourself up for glowing, healthy skin all season long.