Skincare in Spring: Dr Tanya's Top 5 Radiance Boosters for Glowing Skin

As the cold, icy air turns to a warm, gentle breeze, we’re reminded that the changing seasons aren’t just a time to reset your wardrobe. It’s also a moment to hit the refresh button on your skincare ritual — checking in with your skin after winter’s harsh conditions and preparing it for the warmer months ahead. 

What exactly does this mean? It’s time to trade in the rich, heavy creams for lighter, more soothing ones and switch up your ritual to accommodate spring’s unique requirements and challenges. 

Not sure how to approach your skincare in spring? If you haven’t quite mastered the art of changing your skincare with the seasons, here’s our quick guide to understanding what spring does to your skin, our go-to spring skincare tips for transitioning your routine, and our top 5 radiant-boosting products to keep your complexion glowing as you welcome the new season. 

Spring marks the end of the icy bitterness and our skin’s deep craving for hydration and barrier protection. Now, it’s all about that deeply nourished skin and effortless glow. However, with the change in temperature, humidity, and sun exposure comes new skin changes and challenges to be aware of. 

Let’s take a closer look at what the warmer months do to your skin and how to adjust your skincare in spring:

1. More UV exposure — More desirable temperatures and longer days calls for more time spent outdoors basking in the sun. The reality? Unfortunately, you can have too much of a good thing, which sadly includes Vitamin D. As well as the increased risk of skin cancer, excessive sun exposure can also result in sunburn and premature ageing. 
2. Increased skin dryness and dehydration — While winter’s low humidity levels are generally one of the main culprits behind dry skin, this can spill over into a spring problem if not dealt with. Hotter days can lead to dehydrated skin if adequate hydration and skincare aren’t prioritised. 
3. Skin Allergies — When we think of spring, we think of the flowers in bloom and the birds and bees out in full force. However, we tend to forget that this can also wreak havoc on certain skin types. During springtime, more pollen is in the air, resulting in skin allergies characterised by rashes, hives, and increased sensitivity.
4. Acne Breakouts — As the heat turns up, so does the sweat. Unfortunately, this can clog your pores and lead to unwanted breakouts. It’s important to keep your skin clean all year round, especially during the warmer months, when your pores are more susceptible to clogging. 
5. Glow, glow, GLOW — Despite the potential skin concerns that can come with warmer weather, there is one huge benefit we simply cannot ignore: the natural spring glow. Wondering why? Believe it or not, it’s not the glistening effect of sweating; it’s the result of improved circulation from spending more time active outdoors. 

As we roll through the seasons, it’s no secret that our skin looks and feels different. As such, your skincare in spring should evolve with these changes — meaning a fresh new routine to welcome a fresh new season. Here’s a quick guide to help you transition your skincare ritual effortlessly from winter to spring: 

Step 1: Cleanser 

In winter, you most likely use a cream or oil-based cleanser to nourish your skin with extra moisture to avoid excessive dryness.
 

We recommend switching to a mild foaming or gel cleanser as the season changes to accommodate the warmer weather. This will help remove oil buildup and sweat from the skin (as well as sunscreen, make up, and environmental pollutants!).

Step 2: Exfoliation

In winter, it’s important to exfoliate less frequently, as doing so risks drying out your skin, which is already more susceptible to dryness.

However, as we spring into warmer weather, you’ll want to increase your exfoliating ritual again to remove built-up dead skin and prevent acne breakouts caused by clogged pores due to increased sebum production. 

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Step 3: Moisturiser 

Unlike the thick, heavy moisturisers you were likely using in winter to help counteract the dryness in the air, your skincare in spring should mark the start of lightweight, water-based moisturisers that don’t feel heavy and greasy yet still promise to hydrate your skin.

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• Wear SPF50+ daily (no matter the weather or temperature!)

• Make hydration your main priority (whether it’s increasing your water intake or incorporating hydrating serums like Hyaluronic Acid, focus the warmer months on hydration). Not sure where to start with face serums? Check out our guide to choosing the best face serum for your skin type and 7 face serum myths you likely never knew until now.  
• Focus on protecting your skin against environmental damage (more sun exposure and pollution in the air calls for better protection against environmental damage. Unlike winter, which focuses on skin barrier protection, spring should concentrate on adding antioxidants to your skincare ritual).

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Why we love it: Our five-star doctor-formulated Holy Basil Face Serum contains hero-brightening ingredients, including Holy Basil, Cacay Oil, Vitamin E, and Jojoba Oil, to restore and replenish dull skin. It is carefully designed to stimulate and regenerate cell renewal, encourage a brighter and more nourished complexion, and improve skin hydration. 

Fun fact: In a four-week study, Cacay Oil was proven to produce smoother skin in 85% of participants, while 100% reported increased skin hydration and firmness when applied twice daily.  

The skin-loving perks: 

• Brightens your complexion
• Improves skin hydration
• Suitable for all skin types (sensitive skin included!)
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding-friendly
  
  

The glow ritual: After cleansing and before applying moisturiser, gently massage five drops of serum all over your face, neck, and decolletage. 

Why we love it: As aforementioned, it’s essential to exfoliate more regularly to avoid your pores from getting clogged due to increased oil and sweat production in spring. Wondering why we love Dr Tanya’s NuSonic 2.0 exfoliating device for the job? Many exfoliators on the market are unnecessarily rough on the skin, causing damage to the skin barrier and, ultimately, your skin goals. 

The NuSonic 2.0 uses patented technology that gently buffs away dead skin, fluff, daily dirt, grime, and more. The NuSonic’s ultrasonic vibrations gently massage the skin, stimulate collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a healthier, brighter, and more youthful complexion. 

The skin-loving perks:

• Improves skin texture and tone
• Gently exfoliates your skin
• Safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The glow ritual: 

1. Remove the protective cap. 
2. Moisten skin with warm water and apply cream cleanser.
3. Use comfortable pressure at a 90-degree angle and slowly glide the NuSonic across the skin in outward motions.
4. Rinse and pat the skin dry.
5. Apply your skincare and serums.

Why we love it: If skin tone and hydration are your spring skin goals, a good-quality Vitamin C serum—like Dr Tanya’s Super C Serum—is a no-brainer. Vitamin C is proven to help fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots, resulting in the appearance of a more radiant, youthful glow. Vitamin C’s antioxidant properties also help reduce redness and even-outskin tone, contributing to an even, glowing complexion.

Dr Tanya’s Super C Serum boasts an optimal and impressive concentration of 15% active Vitamin C to promote collagen synthesis and a smoother, brighter, and more even complexion.

The skin-loving perks:

• Contains 15% Vitamin C activity
• Supports skin tone and brightening
• Supports the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
• It offers concentrated antioxidant protection
  
  

The glow ritual: In the morning, apply a pea-sized amount of Super C Serum to clean, dry skin in circular motions, followed by moisturiser and SPF50+. 

[Read Full Article: Vitamin C Serum for Your Face: How, Why, When, and What For?]

Why we love it: Hydration is one of the most underrated tips for glowing, supple skin, and guess what? Hyaluronic Acid Serum may offer just what you need to achieve it!

Hyaluronic Acid — A substance naturally produced by your body to help maintain soft, supple, glowing skin — is described as nature’s gift to your skin. Wondering why? It plays an incredible role in retaining moisture in your skin, holding over 1000 times its weight in water. It can be found in your skin, eyes, joints, and connective tissues. The downside? As you age, your body’s natural production slowly declines, resulting in a loss of volume and the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles.

The skin-loving perks:

• Evens out complexion
• Intensely hydrates your skin
• Uses groundbreaking Hymagic 4D to deliver a four-dimensional hyaluronic network that deeply nourishes your skin and protects it from moisture loss
• Helps to firm skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles
• Strengthens skin and increases cell function
  
  

The glow ritual: Apply 3-5 drops of Dr Tanya’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum to a cleansed face, neck, and decolletage morning and night before moisturising. 

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Why we love it: Our much-loved mild pH-balanced Radiant Day Cream contains key hydration warriors Aloe Vera, Lactic and Glycolic Acids, and Niacinamide to prevent moisture loss and protect your skin while exposed to daily stressors like harmful UV rays and environmental pollution. During spring, adding a quality moisturiser to your AM and PM skincare ritual is essential to ensure smooth, hydrated, and supple skin. As one of our favourite spring skincare essentials, this incredible formula is all about nourishment and protection, helping to safeguard your skin all season long.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect formula to help balance out a dull, uneven skin tone or a nourishing everyday solution designed to help protect you from free radical damage, Dr Tanya’s doctor-formulated Radiant Day Cream is one of our best-kept secrets for year-round luminosity.

The skin-loving perks:

• Helps protect your skin against free radicals
• Evens out your skin tone
• Brightens skin tone for a glowing complexion
• Contains 10% AHAs

The glow ritual: Apply daily to the face, neck, and decolletage in the morning after cleansing, followed by your go-to SPF50+. While the Radiant Day Cream suits all skin types, we highly recommend testing on the skin before a full application.