10 tips for vital skin after winter

• Wake your skin up from its winter sleep

After months of dry heated air and cold, your skin now needs a gentle restart. Switch from rich, heavy creams to lightweight moisturisers that hydrate deeply without weighing the skin down. Serums or fluids with hyaluronic acid or aloe vera are ideal, as they strengthen the skin barrier and deliver an instant fresh feeling.

• Choose gentle cleansing instead of irritation

In spring, less is often more. Use mild cleansing gels with a skin-friendly pH to remove dirt and dead skin cells without stressing the skin. Products with plant-derived surfactants or chamomile extract are particularly gentle and help preserve the skin's natural balance.

• Don’t forget exfoliation

A gentle exfoliation frees the skin from winter residues and lets it breathe again. An enzymatic exfoliant with fruit acids or kaolin removes dead cells and creates a smooth, fresh complexion. This prepares your skin optimally for the next steps in your routine.

• Care according to skin type

Every skin has different needs in spring. Dry skin loves moisturisers with ceramides or ectoin, while combination skin benefits from lightweight gel textures. Oily skin enjoys clarifying serums with niacinamide or green tea. Tailor your routine precisely — your skin will thank you.

• Be sure to use UV protection now

The spring sun can be deceptive. It still feels mild, but its UV radiation is already strong. Choose a daily day cream or fluid with sun protection (at least SPF 20–30). Modern formulas with antioxidants also protect against photo-induced ageing and pigmentation.

• Provide intensive moisture with serums

Moisture is the key to radiant skin. A hyaluronic acid serum with different molecule sizes replenishes the skin's moisture stores from within and gives a plump, vital look. For an extra refreshing boost, keep your serum in the fridge — it feels especially invigorating cold.

• Treat yourself to weekly mask moments

A hydrating or energising mask is like a short break for the skin. Choose masks with caffeine, vitamin C or apple stem cells to wake up tired winter skin. Overnight masks work while you sleep — for a visibly refreshed complexion the next morning.

• Remember neck and décolleté

These delicate areas are often neglected during winter. Treat your neck and décolleté regularly with firming creams or serums that support collagen and elastin. A gentle scrub and light massage also boost circulation and improve skin elasticity.

• Enjoy fresh nutrition for radiant skin

Beautiful skin starts from within. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables to supply your skin with important vitamins and antioxidants. Vitamin C strengthens connective tissue, while zinc and biotin refine skin texture. Supplements containing hyaluronic acid or collagen can additionally support the glow.

• Don't forget the body

Body skin also appreciates a boost of energy in spring. Use invigorating shower gels and follow with body lotions containing hyaluronic acid or menthol for a fresh sensation. A regular body scrub promotes cell renewal and leaves the skin smooth and radiant from head to toe.