As “spring cleaning” time arrives, many of us feel the urge to rid our homes of clutter, deep clean our spaces and get organized anew. But why stop there? Why not let our spring cleaning spree spill into our lifestyle habits and more importantly, our beauty routine? Here are five simple shifts we suggest you make to start your season off feeling fresh and beautiful.
1. Toss expired products. Many brands use a “period after opening” (PAO) symbol on their packaging to indicate how long a product is safe after it’s been opened. When air hits the formula, certain ingredients start to oxidize and degrade. If you don’t see a PAO, help your future self remember when you opened a product by noting the date on the container with a permanent marker. Read Good Housekeeping’s general cheat sheet for when to throw your products out here.
2. Clean your brushes regularly. (2 times a month, at least!) We love this solid natural brush cleaner from Urban Oreganics. Make sure to rinse the bristles with warm water until the water runs clear. Let brushes dry overnight on a towel, making sure the heads hang over an edge to keep their shape intact.
3. Get organized. Save space and keep your beauty products organized with great DIY ideas like this magnetic makeup board from Laura Thoughts. Try additional DIY’s like repurposing household items like mason jars, plant pots and shoe organizers to hold brushes and other products (via Bustle).
4. Freshen up your face. Changes in weather impact our skin. So, switch up your skincare regimen accordingly and seek out lighter formulas infused with antioxidants this spring. Pamper yourself and add in an all natural DIY mask like this Pampering Pineapple Papaya Face Mask from Hello Glow.
5. Freshen up your color palette. Brighten up your look with fun spring-inspired lip colors like L’eclisse Natural Lip Gloss in Coral Glow, Pink Pearl and Pink Mica. And don’t forget to swap out your winter powder and foundation for warmer shades and lighter application during the sunny seasons! We suggest lightweight, natural L’eclisse Pressed Mineral Foundation in shades of Pale Gold, Satin Brass and Golden Umber.