5 tips to protect your skin during the seasonal change

Our skin is not always the same. Just like the rest of our body, it has different sensations that vary based on the different periods and seasons of the year. In summer, we feel hot, which causes us to sweat and feel very thirsty; in winter, on the contrary, the low temperatures tend to give us feelings of dryness, and we tend to cover up much more. All of this translates into different needs not only for our body in general but also for our skin!

In this article, we will see 5 good tips to follow to protect the skin during the change of seasons. Specifically, we will look at what to do to protect it during the transition from cold to the warmer season.

1. Gel or mousse detergent

When the heat starts to be felt, the skin, especially if it is combination or oily, tends to become shiny much more quickly. For this reason, with the arrival of spring, one should consider changing their facial cleanser: if until now you have been using an oil-based cleanser, it is time to set it aside and prefer the use of fresher and lighter cleansers, such as those in mousse or gel. 

2. Password: SPF 

Warmer days and longer sunshine. All of this translates into an increasingly strong desire to spend time outdoors. Whether it's for a walk near home, on the balcony, or for a long bike ride to work, there is one thing you should NEVER forget in your skincare routine, especially in the warmer seasons: to apply a product containing SPF every day, that is, a sun protection factor.

What happens if you don't apply it? There can be negative consequences for your skin, such as the onset of sunspots or premature skin aging related to the increased number of free radicals in circulation.

3. Cream: Lighter texture 

Just like the detergents we use with the arrival of spring, the creams we apply every day on our face should also adapt to the new needs expressed by the skin. Even in the case of day cream and night cream, it is therefore necessary to focus on much lighter textures, while still ensuring an adequate supply of hydration that is nonetheless necessary. Products of this type will help your skin to appear hydrated but not greasy, simply with a slightly luminous finish and a fresh, healthy look. 

4. Skin Cleansing 

Spring cleaning shouldn't just concern our homes. Even the skin, once winter is behind us, needs to find new light and freshness. During winter, it's easier for sebum buildup and the emergence of blemishes and imperfections to occur. Therefore, using a good purifying scrub, combined with an equally good detoxifying mask, is essential to kick off a season free from impurities.

5. Super light base make-up 

As the heat increases, the desire to wear makeup diminishes more and more. Being able to spend a little more time outdoors is undoubtedly a boon for our skin (as long as we expose ourselves with care and the right protection). Let’s take advantage of the benefits that the environment can provide for our skin and let it "breathe" as much as possible. So goodbye to heavy foundation that gives a cakey effect, and hello to BB creams that are unifying, light, and protective.