Skin Care

7 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Spring Clean Your Skin

Make these skin care swaps to prep your skin for warmer weather

by Jenn Sinrich | COMMENT

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Just like we switch up our wardrobe for spring, swapping chunky sweaters and heavy boots for airy sundresses and light sandals, we should do the very same with our skin care. The weather changes bring about different requirements for our regimen, as the hydration and oil content of skin fluctuates. "If the air is dry in the winter. for instance, your skin is moister than the air, so the water evaporates more from your skin into the air," explains Lily Talakoub, MD, dermatologist at McLean Dermatology and Skincare Center. "In the summer, however, the humidity is greater outside than on your skin surface, so more water stays on your skin."

To keep up with these varying levels of hydration, we need to switch products every few months to adjust to the dryness and oil levels of our skin. While everyone's needs are different, there are a few housekeeping rules dermatologists recommend all people follow as they prep their skin for summer. Here's how to make the transition as smooth as can be.

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