Skin Revival for Spring

Boy oh boy am I glad to see that spring is coming! Not that you could tell, as I'm writing this, the snow is falling thickly outside. But, with daylight savings beginning this weekend, I'm holding on to hope that warmer weather will follow. I thought I'd do a fun little blog update with some ideas of skin care in case anyone out there is looking for some new products for the spring. If you're like me, winter strips my skin of its glow and my combination skin comes full circle. The dry air causes some dry patches yet some areas are still oily - fun times! Here are some products that helped me out this winter that I will be carrying into spring with me.

Clarisonic Mia, $120

The Clarisonic Mia is my favorite skin tool! It's not the cheapest but it's well worth the price tag. Ideally, we'd all be getting facials monthly, but who has the money for that (or the time [insert - Ain't Nobody Got Time for That! here - haven't seen the video? Go Youtube it!])? You can either use it daily or several times a week and it does a great job of exfoliating your skin to bring out the beautiful layers underneath. And for you men interested in sloughing off dead skin cells (gross, right?), there are some manly colors to choose from as well, don't you worry. Purchase here!

Orig $27, on sale for $16

Ah, this little booster is a miracle! I got it on half-price sale during their holiday promotion and as I'm writing this blog, it's currently 40% off. Even at full price, a little bit goes a long way so it'll last you a while (I bought mine Christmas 2011 and there's about 1/3 left). It brightens your skin and acts as a great primer for makeup. Purchase here!

$15.50, also on sale though for $9!

Another Body Shop gem: Tea Tree Face Mask. Since we're not going to get facials monthly, we're all doing masks at home regularly, right? Yeah, I'm not either. But, when I do, I use this and it makes my skin feel extremely fresh and clean. It deep cleans, heals blemishes and fades redness. Love it! Purchase here!

Approx $10-15

No skin care regimen is complete without lotion. I like simple lotions and have found Cetaphil's gentle lotion to be unbeatable. I have sensitive skin and it treats me well by moisturizing and not irritating my skin. If you're looking for a new moisturizer - give it a try! Purchase here!


Let me know if anyone decides to try any of these products and how it works for you :) Happy spring!