Embrace the vibrant spirit of spring by reassessing your beauty routines and giving them a fresh makeover. As this season blossoms anew, it’s the perfect opportunity for women to declutter their routines, optimize product usage, and venture into new experiences. Begin this revitalizing journey with five comprehensive tips, curated by dermatologist Brooke Jackson and Vaseline.
1. Adjust Water Temperature and Humidity:
Bid farewell to the winter’s scalding showers. With spring’s arrival, turn down the temperature to comfortably warm levels, avoiding excessive heat that can parch your skin. Limit your shower time to 10 minutes or less. While hot showers might offer temporary relief, they strip your skin of moisture, leading to itchiness and potentially aggravating conditions like eczema. If you shower before sleep, consider placing a small humidifier in your bedroom to infuse the air with moisture, nurturing your skin even further.
2. Maintain Hygiene for Shower Tools:
Moist and damp loofahs or bath sponges can become breeding grounds for surface and internal bacteria. With regular use, these contaminants can transfer to your skin, risking infections. Combat this by routinely cleaning and thoroughly drying your shower tools or, alternatively, replacing them monthly to ensure optimal hygiene.
3. Address Bumpy Winter Skin:
For individuals with naturally curly hair, bumpy skin is a common occurrence due to the hair follicle’s structure. This is often noticeable on areas like the arms and legs. Gentle exfoliation once a week using a salt or sugar scrub can assist in smoothing out the skin texture, granting a renewed appearance.
4. Opt for Lighter Moisturizers:
As spring and summer usher in higher humidity levels, your environment serves as a natural moisturizer. Consequently, dense beauty products might feel overly occlusive. Transition from heavier, jar-scooped moisturizers to more lightweight alternatives, such as Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant lotion. This specialized formula incorporates 100 percent pure cocoa butter and micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly, working to heal dry skin while unveiling its innate radiance.
5. Conduct a Beauty Cabinet Overhaul:
In the spirit of seasonal cleaning, extend your tidying efforts to your beauty cabinet. Similar to how you declutter your closets and living spaces, your beauty products deserve the same attention. Once a product’s seal is broken, it becomes susceptible to air, light, and bacteria exposure, causing its efficacy to decline over time. Even sealed products are vulnerable to degradation due to pre-purchase storage conditions, including heat, humidity, and light. Bear in mind that many beauty items lack FDA regulation and expiration dates, emphasizing the importance of proactive curation.
