5 Ways to Reboot Your Glow After Winter

Spring’s arrived. Your skin’s still snoozing.

If your face feels more “sleepy grey” than “seasonal glow,” you’re not alone. Winter can be a little unkind: heaters on full blast, richer creams doing overtime, and a general slowdown in everything—including your cell turnover.

But before you bin your whole routine and start fresh (please don’t), know this: your skin doesn’t need a total reset. It just needs a few smart tweaks to wake it up gently.

Here are five expert-approved ways to hit refresh — no 12-step overhaul required.

Rebalance and reset — without stripping.

Cold weather, low humidity and over-cleansing during winter can quietly leave your barrier a bit rattled. If your skin’s been reactive, dry or feeling ‘tight’ post-cleanse, your first move this season is to shift to something gentler.

Cream-based, non-foaming cleansers support the lipid matrix of your skin (read: your barrier’s scaffolding) while still removing residue from richer products and SPF. You want something that removes—not disturbs.

Why it matters: A healthy barrier improves hydration retention and reduces inflammation, making all your next steps more effective.

Try this: Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Gentle Cleanser — it softens, soothes and brings everything back to baseline.

From thirsty to thriving, one layer at a time.

Post-winter skin often suffers from TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss)—when hydration escapes faster than it’s replenished. The fix? Rebuilding moisture in stages.

Swap heavy, occlusive creams for breathable, buildable hydration. Think of it like dressing for the weather: a mist for initial dampness, a humectant serum to draw in water, and a moisturiser to lock it all in.

Stagnant skin? Time to get things moving.

During colder months, our skin gets less blood flow (thanks, hibernation mode). That means slower turnover, dull tone, and reduced efficacy of your actives.

Gentle stimulation helps bring back that bounce—boosting nutrient delivery, lymphatic drainage and product absorption.

You don’t need a high-tech spa setup to make this work. A Gua Sha, cleansing massage, or microcurrent tool can help reawaken your skin’s natural rhythm.

Try this: GESKE Micro-Current Face-Lifter 6 in 1— clinically engineered to lift, tone, and enhance serum absorption. Just 5 minutes, 3x a week.

Want to go manual? Try a warm cloth compress before your cleanse, or facial massage when applying moisturiser.

Spring isn’t the time to ease off — it’s when your glow needs defence.

Coming out of winter, skin can be sluggish and vulnerable to oxidative stress (aka free radicals from UV, pollution, and stress). Antioxidants, particularly Vitamin C, help neutralise this damage while brightening skin tone.

Not only does Vitamin C protect, it also boosts collagen and helps fade pigmentation—making it a triple win for skin that’s still shaking off winter.

Try this: Medik8 C-Tetra — a gentle, stable form of Vitamin C in a fast-absorbing oil base that works brilliantly under sunscreen.

Hot tip: Pair Vitamin C with a broad-spectrum SPF for all-day defence.

The best routines evolve, they don’t restart.

It’s tempting to “spring clean” your skincare stash—but don’t be too hasty. Instead of chasing trends or stacking more actives, focus on rhythm: adjust your textures, swap in seasonal formulas, and fine-tune frequency.

Your skin thrives on consistency. A well-timed exfoliant, a lighter moisturiser, and a simple vitamin boost can make all the difference without overwhelming your barrier.

What to keep: Your current essentials, just adjusted for spring (lighter textures, fewer layers).

What to rethink: Anything making your skin feel tight, shiny, or overstimulated.