Spring is the season of renewal. It’s time to break out of winter’s doldrums and seize the warmer weather and revitalize your mind and body. And, just as seasons change, so should skincare.
Texas-based celebrity esthetician, Renee Rouleau, who is a favorite of stars like Jessica Simpson, Taraji P. Henson, and Demi Lovato, shares with Healthy Hollywood her top 5 spring skincare tips.
Skin Tip #1: Assess your skincare products
We all have more skincare products in our cabinets than we are actually using on a regular basis. Many of us have things that we don’t even know how or when to use, let alone when or why we bought it! Pull everything out of the cabinet and assess every product.
Toss:
-if the product is no longer working for you. No sense in hanging on to something that isn’t a fit for your skin
-if the product is older than two years. The preservative system in most skincare products has a shelf life of two years.
-if it contains Mineral Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petroleum or Petrolatum. These ingredients can be pore-clogging and can suffocate the skin. Especially now that the weather is starting to warm up, these ingredients are best to avoid.
-if it contains SD Alcohol, synthetic fragrance (listed on the ingredients as “fragrance”). These are common skin irritants and can cause skin sensitivity.
Skin Tip #2: Wash your makeup brushes
Most people rarely wash their makeup brushes, so give your brushes a spring cleaning to remove oil and bacteria that get caught in the bristles resulting in clogged pores and breakouts. How to wash your makeup brushes: Fill a glass with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of gentle shampoo or gel cleanser. Swish brushes in the glass and create a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to de-tangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let dry in an upright glass in the sunlight.
Skin Tip #3: Make daily use of sunscreen a top priority – and apply it generously
It’s a fact that wearing sunscreen year round will reduce premature skin aging, but many people don’t think of wearing it until the temperatures warm up. So, if you haven’t been wearing a sunscreen moisturizer, now is the time to do so! The goal is to find a sunscreen that doesn’t use heavy emollients or sunscreen ingredients so as not to leave a greasy residue. Look for formulas containing Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide as they tend to leave a matte feeling on the skin. Try Renée Rouleau Daily Protection SPF 30.
Skin Tip #4: Spring clean your pores with a professional facial
Without a doubt, the most effective way to clear out blackheads and clogged pores from the skin is to have them manually removed with a professional facial. Plus, with the change of season, it’s a great time to consult with your esthetician about how to transition your skin into spring.
Skin Tip #5: Exfoliate to prevent blemishes
The change of season from winter to spring can bring on increased breakouts for some. Why? Since the air is dry in the winter, the skin may have some residual dead skin cell buildup. Then when the temperatures start to warm up, it can bring increased oil flow, which can get trapped underneath cellular buildup resulting in clogged pores and possible breakouts. The solution? Increase your exfoliation. A mild facial scrub with round particles (avoid apricot-based scrubs especially for sensitive skin since the rough edges can scratch the skin) should be used twice a week in circular motions for 60 seconds. Try Renée Rouleau Mint Buffing Beads. In addition, an alcohol-free acid exfoliator like Renée Rouleau Glycolic Serum can be used underneath night moisturizer to chemically dissolve and remove dead skin cells while you sleep!
For more information on Renee Rouleau and her skincare line, head to www.reneerouleau.com.
–Terri MacLeod
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