This article was published on SheKnows on April 30, 2014.
8 WAYS YOUR SKIN CARE SHOULD CHANGE THIS SPRING
By Molly Cerreta Smith
SWITCH UP YOUR ROUTINE
Your skin does not respond well to a one-season-fits-all regimen. As the weather warms up, treat your skin right with these professional skin care tips.
1. Ramp up your SPF efforts
Nearly every dermatologist we interviewed said the most important thing is to increase your sunscreen usage in the springtime. Jennifer Lee, M.D., of REN Dermatology, explains, “In the winter, we tend not to use sunscreen as often, since we’re indoors more. However, now that it’s spring and we’re spending more time outside and the days are longer and sunnier, it’s important to be consistent about using sunscreen by swapping out your regular moisturizer for a tinted one with SPF 30 or higher.” She also recommends reapplying it often, as sunscreen wears off after two hours.
2. Use antioxidants
Jeannette Graf, M.D., F.A.A.D., says, “Incorporate antioxidants into your skin care. Antioxidants work synergistically with sunscreen to further protect your skin from UV damage.”
3. Beyond the block