Winter is finally on its way out, taking the harsh conditions of cold, windy weather with it. That means spring is right around the corner, and the best way to welcome it is with fresh, renewed skin that looks and feels healthy.
To get that dewy glow, you’ll need to have the right collection of products, along with proper care techniques for your skin. Everyone’s skin is a bit different, but typically, we all fall into one of three categories: oily skin, sensitive skin, or dry skin. Several things can influence your skin type, from genes to environmental factors, and it can even change depending on the season or be a combination of types.
To make it easier for you to determine the best options for your skin type, listed below are some suggestions for the kinds of products to look for, along with some general skincare tips. Luckily, there can be overlap in the types of products and care techniques, so you should have no trouble finding a product that will help you get that dewy-looking glow just in time for spring, no matter what your skin type is.
Dry Skin Skincare Tips
Cold weather has a way of sapping the hydration from your skin, so if yours is particularly dry already, then winter was probably especially hard on you. Dry skin can also be exacerbated by aging or hormonal changes, direct exposure to heat, UV rays, and sunlight, and sometimes people are genetically prone to drier skin. It presents in various ways, from small, nearly invisible pores to red patches and rough texture. Luckily, there are a number of products on the market that are formulated just for you, and they’re often packed with nourishing ingredients to help combat the visible signs of dry skin and leave you looking radiant and healthy.
The first step, naturally, is finding a gentle cleanser to use no more than twice daily. Washing your face too often can actually reduce the moisture in your skin, which is why it’s also a good idea to avoid scrubbing your face too much when you cleanse it. It might be a good idea to consider lukewarm water over hot water as well, since heat can sometimes irritate dry skin.
Look for cleansing oils or cream-based products that are fragrance free, like the #NoMakeupReplenishing Cleansing Oil from TULA Skincare. After cleansing, use a soft towel to pat your skin dry. While it’s still damp, use your moisturizer. Applying moisturizer while your skin is damp can lock in that extra bit of moisture from the water, which may make those hydrating effects last a bit longer. Look for products that are cream-based and incorporate emollients or nourishing ingredients to lock in moisture, such as probiotics. Don’t forget to let your moisturizer absorb into your skin completely before you apply any cosmetics.
In addition to these daily care options, you might want to consider weekly treatments, like hydrating or exfoliating face masks. These can give you an extra moisture boost and remove any dead skin cells, helping you maintain a healthier glow.
Oily Skin Skincare Tips
As you might expect, people prone to oily skin have the opposite problem from those with dry skin. Of course, that means the products they’ll want to seek out will be formulated quite differently and offer different results. That said, if you have combination skin, you’ll want to take note of the suggestions for both dry and oily skin types, as it may be beneficial to use the different products on the parts of your skin impacted by either type. You may also find you need to adjust your skin care routine during different times of year.
Those with oily skin can sometimes have enlarged pores, a shinier complexion, and are often more prone to blackheads, blemishes, and breakouts. Certain environmental factors can add to the effects of oily skin, such as heat and humidity. To combat these effects, start with a blemish-fighting cleanser. Look for foaming or gel cleansers formulated with salicylic acid. This powerful ingredient treats and prevents acne without sacrificing any of your skin’s natural moisture. It’s also best to avoid scrubbing too hard while you cleanse, and you’ll want to pat your face dry before applying moisturizer.
Look for products, such as TULA Skincare’s Dew Your Thing Oil-Free Gel Cream, that are oil-free or non-comedogenic, which means they won’t clog your pores. It also helps to keep an eye out for cleansers or moisturizers that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as certain types of probiotics, tea tree oil, or prickly pear extract.
Supplement your skin care routine with alcohol-free toners or sugar scrubs to exfoliate your skin, helping to reduce the excess dead skin cells or dirt that can cause breakouts. A spot treatment can be helpful as well if blemishes do crop up.
Sensitive Skin Skincare Tips
It’s possible that even if you have one of these other types of skin, you’ve had a run-in with sensitive skin too. It shows itself through redness, sometimes itching or burning, and dryness, and it can be caused or made worse by the environment, weather, stress, sleep deprivation, or changes in hormone levels. It’s not a bad idea to always be on the lookout for sensitivity in your skin, especially on your face, which is particularly delicate.
You’ll want to look for products that are advertised as gentle. Cleansers with a creamy consistency are great for soothing sensitive skin, especially if they contain calming ingredients like aloe and oatmeal. If your skin is sensitive, it’s also important to avoid scrubbing while you cleanse—instead, try to use gentle circular motions with your fingertips. Use a soft cloth to pat your skin dry. Moisturizing in general can be very helpful because it promotes hydration, which can soothe the drying effects of sensitive skin. Like with the cleanser, focus on products that contain soothing ingredients and avoid ones with alcohols or fragrance. For an extra boost of calming care, look for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients like ginger and certain probiotic strains, like those found in TULA Skincare’s sensitive skin products.
Tips for Everyone
No matter what type of skin you have, there are some care tips that can help everyone maintain happy, healthy-looking skin. It’s a good idea to wash your face twice a day but avoid doing it much more often than that. Too much washing can reduce the natural moisture in your skin. As we’ve mentioned, scrubbing your face is usually best avoided, too, while gentle motions and patting dry will help minimize any irritation. Finally, avoiding excessive exposure to direct sunlight can help keep all types of skin looking healthier longer.
As long as you’re focusing your product selections on those best suited for your skin type or particular concerns you want to target, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy happy, healthy-looking skin with a radiant glow just in time for spring.
About TULA Skincare
TULA means balance in Sanskrit. As the leader in probiotic skincare, the brand combines powerful probiotics with skin superfoods to give you healthy, balanced, and glowing skin. The company is built on the belief that the same ingredients that are good for your body are also great for your skin. They are committed to bringing clean, clinically proven, and effective skincare to the market. TULA looks to research to determine which ingredients they do and do not include. Probiotics are a breakthrough innovation in skincare treatment because they deliver clinically proven results through their unique ability to soothe and calm skin inflammation and balance the microbiome. TULA is available on tula.com, at Ulta Beauty, and in select Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus stores. The brand is clean and proudly cruelty–free.
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