Smart skin care tips include checking product expiration dates, eating antioxidant-rich foods and more
Now that spring has sprung, scores of people are looking forward to warmer weather, spending time outdoors — and getting through their spring-cleaning to-do list.
When it comes to personal self-care, plus health and wellness routines, Jillian Osborne, certified beauty expert and founder of Luvly, a face yoga app, shared with Fox News Digital five ways to also spring-clean your skin care routine this year.
With health and wellness trends taking center stage, Osborne shared her five top tips for people who might be looking to ramp up their wellness routine ahead of the summer months.
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The Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, resident told Fox News Digital that her No. 1 tip is to simply deep clean your skin care drawer.
Read on for more insights.
Jillian Osborne, pictured here, shared five top tips for spring-cleaning your skin care routine this season. (Jillian Osborne)
5 smart skin care tips this spring
1. Deep-clean the skin care drawer
It’s time to push the winter skin care items, such as thicker moisturizers and other products, to the back of the cabinet, said Osborne.
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She recommended checking any leftover lighter-textured products from last year and making sure they haven’t expired.
Additionally, she said to keep an eye out for ingredients like retinol and vitamin C that can lose effectiveness over time.
A beauty expert recommended going through skin care products from last year to check the ingredients and expiration dates. (iStock)
Osborne said the changing of the season is also a great time to clean all those makeup brushes.
2. Detoxify your lymphatic system
The beauty expert said it’s important to work on detoxifying your lymphatic system as the weather continues to change.
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Along with drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly, Osborne recommended implementing lymphatic massage techniques into your routine.
"It’s as simple as lightly tapping or brushing along the lymph nodes in your neck and jawline, which stimulates lymphatic flow and helps your body to move toxins along," she said.
Detoxifying your lymphatic system can also be beneficial to your wellness routine, suggested one health and beauty expert. (iStock)
Osborne added that this can help reduce facial puffiness and will help your skin feel rejuvenated — and there are even specific dry brushes that can be used on the face.
"If you want your skin to thrive, you need to help your mind feel good first."
For that process, she recommends applying light pressure while avoiding areas that might be suffering from irritation and broken skin.
3. Try cold-water therapy
The cold-plunge trend has taken off on social media in recent months — and Osborne said it might be worth a try.
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"As well as aiding your skin, cold water therapy can also alleviate muscle soreness by reducing inflammation, helping you to recover after an intense workout," she said.
A cold plunge or ice bath can shock the system and help with inflammation and overall wellness. (iStock)
She noted that the shock to the system can also be good for the mind, too.
She continued, "A cold splash can wake your body’s natural stress response into action, increasing alertness and mental clarity."
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Osborne said if access to a cold, ice bath isn’t available, she said simply turning the shower to a cold temperature for 10–15 seconds can be beneficial to the system.
As always, check with a doctor first for advice based on your own specific health care status, as the cold-water plunge or therapy may not be for everyone.
4. Eat antioxidant-rich foods
It's not only what you put on your face that matters, of course, it's what you eat as well that can affect your skin — especially during the changing of the seasons.
Eat antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens and nuts, experts recommend. (iStock)
"Alongside topical skin care, eating a diet rich in antioxidants can work wonders on your complexion," she said.
Osborne recommended incorporating antioxidant-rich foods such as fruit, specifically berries, leafy greens and nuts, into your diet.
"You don’t just need to carefully consider the ingredients you put on your skin, but also the ingredients you put into your body."
5. Practice stress-relieving techniques
Stress can be a trigger for breakouts and dullness, so Osborne recommended trying to relieve stress in this new season in order to help your skin glow.
A beauty expert shared five of her top tips for spring-cleaning your wellness routine this season. Jillian Osborne, pictured here, is based in Vancouver. (iStock/Jillian Osborne)
"If you want your skin to thrive, you need to help your mind feel good first," she said.
She continued, "No daily skin care routine is complete without a few stress-busting exercises, such as meditation, yoga and deep breathing."
Osborne said the process of relieving stress can support your skin and its healing process to "get you glowing again in no time."
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Brittany Kasko is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.
