5.06.2021

Experts share springtime skin care tips, from dispensing your intense moisturizer to putting on sulfur masks

Skin care

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  • You should update your skin care routine every season, say dermatologists.

  • The dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm said Insider's high-performance moisturizers are good for winter, but could clog pores in warmer temperatures.

  • Lighter weight moisturizers, sulfur washes to reduce sebum, and lots of sunscreen can keep skin clean and healthy.

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The end of winter is synonymous with spring cleaning and refreshments. Your skin care products shouldn't be an exception.

Changing your routine to adapt your skin to the seasons is critical to avoiding acne, oiliness, sun damage , and other common skin care problems , said dermatologist Dr. Diego from San Diego told Insider Diego. Melanie Palm .

These are the products you should buy and the ones you should drop this spring.

Replace heavy face creams with light moisturizers to prevent acne.

Palm said a common mistake people make in spring is stacking the same heavy moisturizers they use in winter.

In winter, drought is an issue , so it makes sense to use a thicker moisturizer. But in the spring, the warmer weather could turn your cream into a one-way ticket to Pimple City.

"High-performance moisturizers that lock in moisture and block damage to the skin barrier," said Palm. "Too much glycerin, squalane, triglycerides, etc. can cause clogged pores or oily skin in the warmer months."

Replace your moisturizer with a gel moisturizer. The gel moisturizers previously reported by Insider are great for acne-prone people as they are less likely to clog pores while moisturizing them.

Wear sulfur masks at the end of the day to reduce fat.

According to Palm, oil-reducing products are essential for spring and summer as the weather warms up and our skin produces more sweat. She opts for sulphurous laundry detergents and face masks to reduce the shine.

"Sulfur masks or washes are a perfect way to get better oil control as summer temperatures rise," Palm said.

Healthline reported that sulfur works by drying excess oil and sebum on the skin, which can reduce the number of clogged pores that cause acne. It's a gentle way to reduce acne and exfoliate your skin.

Be extra vigilant when applying sunscreen to avoid dangerous UV rays and premature aging.

Palm's next concern is that people should be more vigilant in the spring by protecting their skin from the sun. While this is important all year round, more time outdoors can mean more time exposure to the sun's harmful rays.

Palm recommends finding a mineral sunscreen that uses zinc and titanium to block the sun's rays. However, chemical sunscreens may be a better option for people with a darker skin tone, as mineral sunscreens tend to leave white residue behind.

"Remember, UVA rays - the longest ultraviolet rays associated with aging skin and melanoma - are transmitted through glass," Palm said. "Make sure you wear sunscreen in the car or indoors."

You can continue to use retinoids as long as you combine them with sunscreen.

The retinoids previously reported by Insider are a gel that chemically exfoliates the skin by increasing cell turnover. You can reduce the appearance of scars and acne.

Palm said that while retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, they're okay to use in the spring as long as it protects your skin.

"I think it's good to keep using retinoids over the summer," said Palm. "I've been using one since I was 14 and have never stopped. Just be aware of the abundant sun exposure and the slightly increased risk of sunburn with continued exposure.

Applying enough sunscreen should be enough to protect your skin from strong ultraviolet rays.

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