How to Transition Your Skin from Winter to Spring

You know that moment when you step outside in spring, take a deep breath, and realize—oh wow, winter really did a number on you? Your skin feels dull, dry, maybe even a little blah. Sound familiar?

Yeah… same. But don’t worry! Just like we swap out heavy coats for lighter layers, our skin needs a little wardrobe change too. And lucky for us, it’s way easier than reorganizing our closets.

So, let’s talk about how to wake up your winter skin and get that fresh, glowing, spring-ready look.

Step 1: Ditch the Winter Build-Up 🧼

Winter wasn’t exactly kind. The dry, harsh months tend to leave behind:

❌ Dullness (dead skin buildup)
❌ Dry patches (flaky is not a spring aesthetic)
❌ Uneven texture (because skin gets sluggish in cold weather)

How to Adjust:

✅ Exfoliate—but gently. Think of it like spring cleaning for your skin. You don’t need to scrub your face like you’re sanding furniture—just 2-3 times a week to sweep away dullness and reveal fresh, happy skin.
✅ Upgrade your cleanser. If you were using a richer, cream-based cleanser in winter, you'll want to switch to something light but still hydrating. A good cleanser (like our Vitamin C Cleanser) removes winter’s leftover gunk without stripping your skin dry.

Ask yourself: When was the last time you exfoliated? (Be honest!)

Step 2: Hydration, But Make It Lighter 💦

Winter called for thick, heavy creams to save us from the cold. But now? That same moisturizer might be too much, leading to clogged pores and excess oil.

How to Adjust:

✅ Swap out thick creams for lighter hydration. You still need moisture, just in a way that won’t feel heavy. (Think: lightweight but deeply nourishing—like our Vitamin C Face Cream.)
✅ Hydrate your whole body—not just your face! Warmer weather means more skin on display, so keep everything soft and smooth. Our Fresh Collagen Body Milk keeps you glowing head to toe.

Personal confession: Every year, the first warm day sneaks up on me, and suddenly I realize I’ve ignored my arms and legs all winter. Anyone else??

Step 3: Bring Back the Glow ✨

If winter made you look a little… meh, it’s not just you. Cold air slows down skin renewal, making everything appear dull, tired, and uneven. Spring skin = healthy, radiant, and fresh. If your face still looks like it’s stuck in February, here’s what will help:

How to Adjust:

✅ Vitamin C Serum is your best friend. It helps wake up your skin, brighten dull areas, and bring that fresh, even glow back. It’s basically spring in a bottle.
✅ Facial massage = game changer. Even just taking a few extra seconds to press your serum in can help boost circulation and radiance.

Question for you: What’s your current glow situation? On a scale from "radiant goddess" to "dull winter potato," where are we at?

Step 4: SPF. Every. Single. Day. ☀️

The sun is back, and it does not play. If you weren’t wearing SPF in the winter (ahem we need to talk), now’s the time to get serious. UV rays are stronger, and fresh, post-winter skin is extra vulnerable.

How to Adjust:

✅ SPF 30+ every single day. No exceptions.
✅ Reapply! Every 2-3 hours, especially if you’re spending more time outside.

Your skin is waking up—don’t let sun damage ruin the glow before it even gets started.

Ready to Refresh? 🌸

The winter-to-spring transition doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s all about making small shifts that keep your skin balanced, hydrated, and radiant.

🌟 Step 1: Sweep away winter dullness (gentle exfoliation & the right cleanser)
🌟 Step 2: Hydrate without heaviness (lighter moisturizers for face & body)
🌟 Step 3: Get that glow back (Vitamin C Serum = instant skin refresh)
🌟 Step 4: Protect the glow (SPF, always)

And if you’re only going to swap one thing in your routine for spring, let it be your moisturizer. Winter’s heavy creams don’t always play nice with warmer weather, and your skin needs something lightweight but still deeply nourishing—aka, the Vitamin C Face Cream.

And because no spring glow is complete without Vitamin C, we’re throwing in the Vitamin C Serum, too. It’s great all year round (and let’s be honest, you’re probably running low anyway).

Your skin is waking up, and it’s about time. 😉 Ready to glow?

💛 Start with our Vitamin C Serum & Vitamin C Face Cream → [Shop Now]

Ava-Ann