The winter months, with the strong wind, cold rain and lack of sun, can affect the condition of our skin, making it look dull, old and lifeless. To prepare our skin for the more pleasant weather ahead, there are a few basic things we can do to make sure it looks its best, and now is the best time to refresh our skin and revive our complexion.

First of all, you must order your creams and lotions. Take out all of your jars, tubes, and jars and check them one by one and creams or lotions that have passed their expiration date or that you no longer use or want, then throw them away. If any of the creams are old or past their prime, then they could actually be harboring harmful bacteria, and this can lead to clogged pores and dull skin. Skin care products have a certain shelf life, so if you don’t use them, throw them away.

Ideally, you should also review your daily skin care products. In warmer months, you tend to use lighter textured moisturizers and creams than you do in the winter months. Many people tend to buy the same items every year, but what worked for your skin in your twenties may not necessarily work for you in your thirties or forties. Makeup brushes should also be cleaned regularly as they can harbor unwanted germs and viruses, so ideally wash them weekly with hand soap and dry them with a hair dryer.

Exfoliating your skin will remove dead skin cells and this will help stimulate cell renewal, making your skin smoother, healthier, and ready to absorb your moisturizer and face creams. Spring is not the time for aggressive facial scrubs, it is time for a gentle exfoliation routine with a soft cleansing cloth.

Once winter is over you can change your skincare routine to accommodate the kinder months, you must remember to keep using lip balm. You can change the thicker winter balm for a lighter one, but hydration of the lips is essential. If you stop using it, you can end up with dry, chapped lips that take longer to repair than prevent.

If you feel like your skin looks dull and tired, you can visit a skin care professional and get a deep cleansing facial. A deep exfoliation will help remove dull, tired skin, revealing the fresh new skin underneath. Removing the outer skin cells that are dead and damaged will show the new skin, just in time for spring.

Chemical peels and microdermabrasion will remove dead skin layers, target sun-damaged skin, blocked pores, and fine lines, preparing your skin for creams and lotions to penetrate more deeply, as well as giving your skin a revitalizing treatment and leaving it looking rejuvenated.