Happy Sunday y’all. I hope you all have been enjoying your day. The sun is shining in the PNW and I am loving every minute of it. The weather has me excited for Spring and Summer. Spring is around the corner so that means it is almost time to change up our skincare routines.
When the weather changes, your skincare routine should change too. Sometimes you only need to tweak one or two products depending on your skincare regimen. I keep my regimen simple since I have dry sensitive ass skin. A good moisturizer is essential in my routine. You’re going to want to swap out your face creams for a face lotion or gel moisturizer. You can also use a facial oil as well. Please remember this depends on your skin type and preference. If you like using face creams year round, then you do not have to swap any products out. I’m usually good with using the same facial cleanser year round.
You want to make sure you pick a face lotion or facial oil (occlusive) that is still hydrating your skin. Spring and Summer calls for hot weather but your skin can still become dry and irritated. Ceramides, peptides, occlusives, hyaluronic acid, niacinamides are some ingredients you want to look for in a face lotion. These will keep your skin soft, supple, hydrated, and plump. Facial oils are considered occlusives and can be found in face lotions. I personally like cold pressed or organic facial oils such as sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and marula oil.
Here are some face lotions I recommend for all:
- Trader Joe’s Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer $9
- Trader Joe’s Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion $6
- Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer $15
- Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion $11
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer $12-$15 (depends on SPF)
- Neutrogena Hydroboost Water Gel $18
I want to note that, if you don’t want to use a physical face cleanser in the Spring and Summer you can use micellar water as an option. I love micellar water but I like to make sure my skin is thoroughly clean so I use a physical cleanser instead. Micellar water is a great way to take off your makeup. You can use micellar water before or after you cleanse your face with your physical cleanser as well.
What are your favorite face lotions, oils, and cleansers? Drop the names below so I can check them out. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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