Great skin begins with an effective skin care routine, designed especially for your unique needs. Using the right products and sticking to a regimen that works is key to nurturing your complexion and protecting it year round. If you’re thinking about refreshing your routine for spring, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

How to Care for Your Skin in the Spring

1. Wear Sunscreen Daily

It’s something you should do every day of the year, but if you don’t wear sunscreen daily, then it’s important to make it a habit when spring begins. The sun shines consistently throughout the season, but even on cloudy days, it’s vital to apply the protective cream to your entire body and face. Broad-spectrum formulas are ideal, because they combat both UVA and UVB rays, which are responsible for everything from fine lines and wrinkles to skin cancer and burning. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

2. Use Eye Cream

Although eye cream is another skin care product that’s best to use year round, add it in the spring if you don’t use it regularly. Applying a lightweight product to the thin, delicate skin around the eyes protects you from the ravages of sunlight and even from the stretching associated with squinting — something you’re far more likely to do when it’s bright and sunny in the spring. Opt for a formula that’s enriched with antioxidants to combat free radical damage and leave skin looking fresh and smooth.

3. Exfoliate Skin Regularly

Another easy way to refresh your complexion is to exfoliate it regularly. After a few months of cool weather, your skin may have paid the price in the form of dryness and irritation. You can reverse these last vestiges of the season by using a gentle exfoliating product at least two to three times a week. Try a mild, sugar-based scrub to rub off dead skin and reveal the fresh skin underneath. Follow with a light moisturizer formulated for your skin type.

Your skin deserves the very best treatment year round. That’s why locals throughout High Point, Kernersville, and Lexington, NC, trust the dermatologists at Central Carolina Dermatology Clinic. They’re committed to providing the best skin care for your unique needs, whether you’re concerned about psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin cancer, or moles. Visit them online to learn more about their treatment options, or call (336) 887-3195 to schedule an appointment today.