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How I Reset My Skin After Winter: A Gentle Glow-Up Ritual

Winter is beautiful, but it can be brutal on the skin. Between dry air, indoor heat, and cold winds, my skin always feels a little dull, dehydrated, and in need of deep love by the time spring rolls around.

This year, I created a gentle ritual to reset my skin and my energy as we step into a softer season. Here's what worked for me, and what I’ll be keeping in my spring skincare routine.

💌 Step 1: Deep Cleanse + Reset

After months of layering products and braving the cold, my skin needed a full refresh. I started with a non-stripping cleanser that left my skin feeling clean, not tight.

Current favorite: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser — gentle, creamy, and packed with ceramides to repair my moisture barrier.

🪨 Step 2: Gentle Exfoliation to Shed the Season

Exfoliating too often during winter can backfire, so I waited until spring to bring it back into rotation. One or two times a week is all it takes to sweep away that winter dullness and let fresh skin through.

I love:Tatcha The Rice Polish — water-activated, non-abrasive, and leaves my skin soft and radiant.

🧪 Step 3: Hydrate + Seal the Glow

Cold weather can zap your skin’s hydration. I focused on layering light hydrating products with richer creams to lock everything in.

Hydration layers I used:

• Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer — light, dewy, and skin-softening.

• CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream — thick, pillowy, and full of peptides.

💫 Step 4: Brighten + Replenish

🌿 Step 5: Inner Glow Matters

Resetting my skin isn’t just about products. I drink more water, take my multivitamins (currently obsessed with Vitafusion Beauty gummies), and make time for rest and movement. A glowing face starts with a nourished self.

After winter, I always notice dullness and uneven texture. I added in some glow-enhancing steps to bring my skin back to life.

Add-ons that made a difference:

• Tatcha The Serum Stick — perfect for dry patches and smile lines

• Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream — helps firm and plump without being heavy

• iS Clinical Youth Intensive Crème — a luxe addition that gives next-level results (and smells like skincare heaven)

💕 Final Thoughts: Spring Is the Soft Reset

Think of this season as your invitation to reset, rehydrate, and realign. Your skin doesn’t need perfection—just support. With a few intentional swaps and a little extra care, you can let go of winter and step into your spring glow.

Your skin is already worthy. Let it shine.

Shop my spring skin reset ritual at TheInnerGlowCo.net or explore the blog for more gentle glow-up tips.

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