The weather’s getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom: spring is on its way! The changing of the seasons signals a new beginning which can be applied to all aspects of life, including your skincare routine. This is your opportunity to do a little spring cleaning to ensure your routine’s ready to take on the seasonal changes ahead, and that your skin gets the best care to tackle skin concerns and reach its healthiest form. With 5 easy steps listed below, your skin and routine will be stronger than ever. Keep scrolling ahead to start your spring cleaning.

Step 1. Declutter expired products

Sweep through your routine to check for any expired products, and if you come across any, don’t hesitate to throw them out. Using expired products may cause irritation to the skin because the formulas have changed past their best by dates, or simply lose their efficacy as active ingredients do over time. While you may want to hold on to your favorite product - “there’s just a little bit left until I’m finished with it” - it’s not worth the potential skin damage it could cause. You’ll typically find expiry dates located on the backside or bottom of your products.

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Step 2. Wipe down your routine

Throughout the hustle and bustle of using your routine regularly, your products might experience a little spillage now and again. Wipe down your jars, tubs and bottles to keep everything sanitary and clean for your next use - you don’t need the fear of accidentally getting skincare on something lingering when you’re about to complete your routine. We recommend using a cloth with a bit of water to swipe away any spillage, and cotton buds to get into all the small nooks and crannies.

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Step 3. Switch to lighter textures

As the weather begins to warm up, you might find your thicker winter textures too overwhelming for your skin. This is your opportunity to swap out those heavy creams and oils for lighter, more refreshing skincare that better suit your skin needs during springtime. Now only will your complexion absorb the products better instead of merely sitting atop the skin, you yourself will feel more comfortable throughout the day.

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Step 4. Incorporate exfoliation into your routine

If you weren’t exfoliating your skin regularly during the winter, spring is the time to put together a weekly exfoliation routine. Oils and impurities are more likely to build up during hotter weather, and it’s important to clear all that gunk away for your skincare products to actually sink into the skin, as well as for brighter, fresher skin to be revealed. The number of times you’ll need to exfoliate per week depends on your skin type, so start with once a week and go up to 2-3 times a week if your skin needs it.

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Step 5. Zero in on the pores

Exfoliation takes care of skin texture and brightness, but your pores may require additional help to really decongest excess sebum, blackheads and whiteheads, or dead skin cells that lead to blemishes. Whether you’re reaching for a mask to soften those impurities or physically massaging them out of the pores, pore care allows for a cleaner appearance and overall cleaner skin to prevent breakouts from occurring.

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Get prepped for the months ahead and get to spring cleaning ASAP! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, so you receive all the latest news, promos and information!