The LifeStyleHer Beautified – Your Personal Guide To Hydrated Skin On A Budget

Tis the season for spring cleaning! It’s about that time to shake off the layers of winter and get ready to bloom.

Winter-weary skin deserves a soothing break with warmer weather on the horizon; now is the time to revitalize your skin that has endured seasonal changes, which have taken a toll. Dry, dull, lackluster skin can be corrected quickly. Rehydrating your skin for May flowers is essential to looking good each and every day of spring.

Just as you swap sweaters for swimsuits, you need to switch up your skincare routine to fit the season. I’m not talking about investing in an entire line of products (breathe), you can simply supplement your current skincare regimen. Bypass splurges on high-end spa products and head straight to your local drugstore or discount superstore for practical and effective methods. Did I mention that practical and effective can be achieved for under $35?

Refresh. A water-soluble cleanser will help to revitalize your skin while preventing impurities from clogging pores. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash ($4) removes dirt and makeup without stripping the skin of necessary oils.

Exfoliate. Get rid of winter’s layer of dead, dull skin to expose brilliant radiance; try a exfoliant like Alba Botanica Sea Enzyme Facial Scrub ($10.49). Made with ingredients from the earth, this gentle but effective scrub instantly creates a smoother, more even complexion.

Pamper. Rejuvenate dry, lifeless skin with a hydrating facial mask. Apply a moisturizing facemask twice a week, such as Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Hydration Mask ($4) to improve moisture retention for spring.

Nourish. Your skin should be moisturized daily, opt for a lighter weight lotion or gel instead of cream. Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 Daily Moisturizer ($15) is non-greasy and quickly absorbed while hydrating skin throughout the day. The SPF is a bonus!

And remember, diet and skin are a combination package. Keeping your body hydrated is crucial to your skin looking great; water is essential to rid the body of waste and toxins.

~Erin B and Mashonda for The LifeStyleHer Files