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Why Your Skincare Needs to Change with the Seasons

By Ami Kim Spring is not only about changing your fashion — it’s also the perfect time to change your skincare routine! It’s important to swap out your thick, cream moisturizers for intense hydration from the winter seasons into something lighter for spring.  In spring, it’s all about light hydration and protecting your skin from increased allergens and rising humidity. Here’s how to transition your skincare routine to better suit this season. 1. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser During the winter, hydrating cleansers were the way to go. Our skin needed hydration to rejuvenate from the cold weather that left our skin feeling stiff and chapped.  But during spring, allergens leaves the skin irritated and sensitive. That's where gentle cleansers come in to help to restore and maintain your skin’s barrier. Some cleansers to try: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing GelA lightweight and unscented cleanser that can be used twice daily. It includes a gentle pH level that helps to balance the skin. Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing CleanserThis cleanser is infused with plum and mung bean extracts to give the skin a refreshed look. It has a gentle formulation and does not dry the skin. 2. Use a Skin-Calming Serum Serums can target a variety of concerns that you may have about your skin like hydration, brightening, acne treatment, etc. Recommended serums: Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + NiacinamidePropolis extract helps with irritation, reducing redness from the skin. Niacinamide helps with brightening and creating a stronger barrier. iUNIK Tea Tree Relief SerumThe tea tree leaf water helps to calm sensitive skin while the centella asiatica leaf water calms irritations. 3. Swap Heavy Moisturizers for a Lightweight Moisturizer Cold weather during the winter can leave our skin feeling dull and dry, so we rely on thick moisturizers. But during the spring, the weather becomes warmer, which calls for a lightweight moisturizer. Moisturizers to try: iUNIK Beta Glucan Daily Moisture CreamBeta-Glucan helps retain moisture, improving the elasticity of the skin. It has a long-lasting and fast-absorbing formulation, perfect for the warmer, spring weather. Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing GelAloe and propolis help soothe irritated skin while also brightening and maintaining hydration throughout the whole day. To maintain a healthy complexion throughout spring, it’s important to transition into lighter and more breathable skincare. Finding the right products that satisfy your skin during the new season will help your skin stay glowing.