Spring Skincare: How to Transition Your Routine from Winter to Warmer Days

Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer, the sun is starting to feel a little warmer, and nature is waking up again and so is your skin. After months of damp cold weather, central heating, and extra layers, it’s time to refresh your skincare routine and get your glow back.

Why Your Skin Needs a Spring Refresh

Winter tends to leave skin feeling dry, dull, and a little tired. Low humidity and harsher winds can compromise your skin barrier, meaning even if you've been diligent with moisturiser, your skin might still feel a bit "meh." As the weather warms up, your skin's needs change you’ll probably notice it's less dry and more prone to oiliness or congestion. A few smart swaps (and a little extra love) can make all the difference.

Here’s how to make the transition easy and dare we say, enjoyable.

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Lighten Up Your Moisturiser

In winter, our skin is thirsty and requires heavy rich creams. But in spring, your skin is ready for something lighter that still hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy.

Try This:

Our Nurture & Nourish Face Cream is the perfect companion for the changing seasons. Packed with nourishing botanicals and antioxidants, it deeply hydrates and helps to protect your skin barrier without feeling too rich or heavy. It's ideal for giving your skin exactly what it needs as the weather warms up.

Top Tip: Even if you swap to a lighter texture, don’t ditch hydration altogether. Your skin still needs moisture just without the extra weight.

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Gently Exfoliate Away Winter

Dead skin cells love to stick around after winter, leaving your complexion looking dull. Spring is the perfect time for a gentle exfoliation reset. You don't need anything harsh think soothing and effective, not scratchy and angry.

Try This:

Use a gentle, natural exfoliant once or twice a week to encourage cell turnover. Our Oat + Milk Exfoliating Foam Cleanser offers a gentle pumice scrub that can be used daily. By pairing your cleanser with a soft muslin cloth or konjac sponge can also give a lovely mild exfoliation.

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Switch to a Lighter Cleanser

Heavy cream cleansers and balm cleansers are lovely in winter, but in spring, a lighter texture can help keep your skin feeling fresh and clean without stripping it.

Try This:

Our Oil-to-Milk Cleanser is chef’s kiss for spring. It starts as a nourishing oil (keeping your skin barrier happy) and transforms into a silky milk when you add water. Available in two scents — Mandarin & Lavender or Grapefruit, Bergamot & May Chang it's the ultimate spring morning treat. No skin tightness or drying just plump glowy skin.

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Embrace SPF (Seriously)

If SPF wasn’t already part of your routine (no judgement but maybe a little side-eye 👀), now is 100% the time to start. Spring sun is sneaky, it's stronger than you think, and protecting your skin now can help prevent future sun damage. Look for a broad spectrum SPF that will protect against UVA & UVB rays. I will always bleat on about SPF (sorry!) but it is probably one of the most important steps in your skincare routine.

Remember UVA rays are the same strength in the winter as they are in the summer. UVA rays penetrate deeply into the dermis, the inner layer of skin, where they damage collagen and elastin fibres, leading to the loss of elasticity and firmness, contributing to wrinkles and overall skin aging. 

(We don’t currently have an SPF at Willow & Birch, but we recommend layering a lightweight natural SPF after your favourite Willow and Birch moisturiser!)

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Don’t Forget Your Hands!

Hands often get neglected but have suffered through winter just like your face. Show them some love!

Try This:

Our Hand and Nail Rescue Balm is packed with nourishing butters and oils to soften, protect, and repair dry hands making them spring-ready in no time.

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In Short: Spring Clean Your Skincare, Gently

Spring skincare is all about freshness, lightness, and balance. Think: cleansing without stripping, moisturising without smothering, and giving your skin room to breathe. Treat yourself to a few thoughtful updates, and your skin will thank you all season long.

Ready to step into spring with your best skin yet?

Explore our Willow and Birch range and find your perfect spring skincare companions.

Enjoy the coming warmer months

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