Spring Refresh

Your Spring Reset Guide

Just like we refresh our homes with a spring cleaning, our skin deserves a seasonal reset, too. After months of cold air, indoor heating, and heavier winter products, your skin can start to feel dull, congested, or out of balance. Spring is the perfect time to declutter, simplify, and upgrade your routine so your skin feels fresh, light, and radiant again.

Step 1: Toss Expired Products

Check those expiration labels. If you haven’t used the product in the past year, it’s time to toss!

Expired skincare isn’t just less effective… it can actually irritate your skin or cause breakouts due to bacteria buildup and ingredient breakdown.

Go through your stash and toss anything that:

• smells different
• changed texture or color
• is past expiration
• hasn’t worked for you

Fresh products = better results.

Step 2: Sanitize Your Setup

Your skincare bottles and storage areas collect more germs than you think.

Give everything a quick refresh:

• wipe bottles with an antibacterial cloth
• clean drawers/shelves
• wash skincare tools
• disinfect surfaces

This helps prevent bacteria transfer that can lead to breakouts or irritation.

Think of it as a clean slate for your skin.

Step 3: Repurpose What You Don’t Love

Not every product needs to be tossed.

Have a moisturizer that isn’t your favorite for your face?

Pop it in your bag and use it as:

• hand cream
• body lotion
• travel hydration

It’s a great way to reduce waste while still getting value.

Step 4: Upgrade Your Routine for the Season

Winter skin and spring skin have different needs.

As humidity rises and temperatures warm up, it’s time to lighten things up.

Consider switching to:

• lighter moisturizers or gel-creams
• gentle exfoliation to remove buildup
• hydrating serums
• daily SPF (non-negotiable!)
• antioxidant or protective serums

Spring is about balancing hydration + protection, not heavy layers.

Don’t Skip Sunscreen

Longer days = more sun exposure.

Daily SPF protects against:

✔ accelerated aging
✔ hyperpigmentation
✔ collagen breakdown
✔ skin cancer

Our go-to:

GlyMed Plus Hydrating Protection Gel SPF 30

This lightweight, multitasking sunscreen:

• hydrates with ceramides
• protects without heaviness
• layers beautifully under makeup
• feels fresh and breathable

Zero white cast. Zero greasiness. Just glow.

Refresh Your Makeup Too

Spring cleaning applies to makeup as well.

Old products and dirty brushes are a sneaky cause of clogged pores and breakouts.

Be sure to:

• toss expired makeup
• wash brushes weekly with gentle cleanser
• avoid harsh soaps or fragrances
• clean makeup bags regularly

Clean tools = clearer skin.

Treat Yourself to a Professional Facial

After the dryness and buildup of winter, a professional facial is the ultimate reset.

Facials go beyond what you can do at home by:

• deeply cleansing pores
• exfoliating dull skin
• boosting hydration
• stimulating collagen
• restoring your natural glow

Your Spring Skin Checklist

✔ Toss expired skincare products
✔ Sanitize your setup
✔ Switch to lighter formulas
✔ Boost and protect your glow with SPF + antioxidants
✔ Clean makeup tools
✔ Book a facial at Bisous Esthetics in Austin