As the wintery chill dissipates and nature slowly starts to awaken with the sound of birds chirping, warmer weather, and vibrant colors appearing before our eyes, we find ourselves in the sweet embrace of spring! This beautiful time of renewal is more than just the transformations of what Mother Earth is going through, it is also a time for us to renew and transform our approach to skincare and update our routine.
We wave goodbye to thicker creamers, and skincare trends like slugging, and start to slowly gravitate towards lighter products and a spring-specific protocol.
Together we’ll dive deep into the need for adapting our skincare to the changing seasons, exactly how to adjust your daily skincare routine, and our favorite HGO tips and tricks to making your skin glow this spring season!
The importance of switching up your skincare routine in spring
Honey Girl Organics was founded on the belief of harnessing the power of nature and utilizing its most beautiful ingredients to naturally and organically care for the skin, so it is no shocker that we believe that as the seasons change, so does the need to switch up our skincare routine!
When the arrival of spring blesses our days, we might not see a massive difference with our eyes, especially as the season starts. Still, from an environmental standpoint, we are in for a dramatic difference in what our skin goes through. Longer days with more sun exposure lead to us being outside more, the humidity starts to trickle back into our atmosphere which sends our air conditioning into on mode, and all of our fun spring plans can expose our skin to dirt, sweat, and environmental pollutants.
All of these beautiful moments of transition require a different way for us to care for our delicate skin. If you think about the seasons, most of us typically change the type of clothing depending on the time of year; this same concept is to how we should care for our skin by changing up our products and routines. No one would wear shorts, and a tank top deep into the cold winter months, so using thick winter-based products on the skin during spring would feel equally as silly.
When we adapt our skincare routine to each season, we ensure that our skin remains healthy, hydrated, and luminous no matter what time of the year it is!
Your ultimate guide to spring skincare
💧Cleanse your skin with the Foaming Facial Wash:
Switching to an organic foam-based facial cleanser is the perfect way to support the skin microbiome, this light formula contains nutrient-dense ingredients that emulsify excess oil, dirt, and makeup from your face while the gentle plant extracts like aloe vera help to reveal your natural spring kissed glow.
🌹Quench your skin with the Rose Crème:
Spring calls for deep hydration, this specific formula is perfect for weather changes when it comes to spring. With moisturizing properties from the rose ingredients, this will keep your skin hydrated and will help to prevent any dryness your skin can experience when the temperatures and humidity start to rise. While the humidity itself does not dry out the skin, it can lead to sweating. When you sweat, you are losing the precious natural moisture from your skin, which can leave you feeling dry, and our Rose Crème helps to combat this!
Also, we love this formula for spring because the rose properties are rich in antioxidants, which help to protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals. We know that spring is filled with more outdoor activities, so prepping your skin with the Rose Crème is a great way to guard against environmental pollutants.
☀️Shield your skin with Protect:
If you know your spring days are going to be filled with sweating, sunny excursions, and many different environmental exposures; we suggest you pop this Protect stick into your bag and use it when needed.
Uncoated non-nano zinc oxide is a skin-friendly mineral compound, it is gentle on the skin and protects against UVA and UVB rays by acting as a physical barrier on the skin’s surface. We love using Protect on windy spring mornings, cloud-free afternoons, or days when you know you need to protect your skin from the elements.
Apply to your face, as needed. It is also great to use on the tops of your hands, and décolletage.
😀Exfoliate your skin with our Facial Scrub:
During winter our skin is prone to becoming dry and flaky due to the cold weather and forced indoor heating, so we must take the necessary steps to gently exfoliate the dead skin cells to reveal smoother, healthier skin. Diatomaceous earth is one of the star ingredients in this formula, the fine texture helps to naturally slough off dead skin cells, and naturally occurring properties in this ingredient have a detoxifying effect on the skin which helps to draw out impurities and toxins.
We recommend you add this step into your spring-inspired skincare routine up to 2-3 times per week, especially if you’re using Protect or any other SPF products, this will help to remove product build-up and reveal brighter skin as we continue into the warm months.
🌈Up your antioxidant game with Rose C Serum:
This product is full of powerful ingredients; Vitamin C and the other antioxidants found in this formula help to protect your skin from the sun by stopping harmful free radicals. When your skin is exposed to the sun, free radicals are made and cause damage to the skin, so be sure to protect your skin against this by adding this specific serum to your springtime skincare routine!
Here at HGO we know that healthy skin is more than what we apply to our face, so be sure to stay hydrated this spring season with ample amounts of fresh water (adding minerals back into your water if you filter it), and make sure to get enough sleep to help your skin cells repair every night.
Let’s welcome warmer days with open arms and a smart skincare approach!
We hope your spring is filled with laughter, fun adventures, and a skincare routine that shines as brightly as the sun!