#spring tips

Academic on break: Sitting outside in the early morning drinking coffee, Picking up a random hobby to occupy yourself, wearing cardigans against the chill air, researching classical music, reading while eating, baking. 

Green thumb: The heavy smell of flowers, Overalls and mucky boots, singing softly in the morning, humming while you work, dedication to a task, tidying up after yourself and others, drying lavender, getting really excited when they see a bee. 

Former procrastination station: New beginnings, yoga in the evenings, herbal tea, owns so much stationary, will definitely study properly next year, rearranging your whole room, using Pinterest to create outfit inspo, sticking to a sleep schedule. 

Starting vegetable seedlings indoors can help you get a head start on your garden. By carefully controlling the growing conditions, you can produce healthy, strong plants ready for transplanting outside.

Why Start Vegetables From Seed

Starting vegetables from seed has several advantages, such as having more control over your garden, being able to choose from a wider variety of plants, and growing healthier and stronger seedlings. It is a technique that is not complicated and doesn’t take much time. By starting your own seedlings, you can have fresh vegetables of your own and healthy young plants throughout the entire growing season.

When to Start Spring Seedlings

Timing is key when starting seedlings for outdoor planting. Don’t start them too early or they may become stressed and not reach their full potential. It’s recommended to time seed sowing against the last frost date in the spring and not start seedlings more than 6–8 weeks prior to going outside. For those who want to start plants earlier, they should be prepared to protect them from frost damage. The size of the container should also be considered, as it should be at least as big as a coffee mug to allow room for root expansion.

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Simple and Easy Ways to Prepare Your Skin for Spring

Even though winter may be a wonderful time for drinking hot cocoa, eating gingerbread cookies, and watching movies with friends and family, our skin suffers. Cold air, wind, and lack of sun make our skin flakey and cracked, not to mention dry and itchy. With warm spring just around the corner, you will want your skin to be smooth and soft again, and we have a few simple tricks which will help your skin become just that.

Don’t exfoliate as often

You should use a gentle cleanser every day before you go to bed; it helps your skin breathe and keeps it soft. Still, you shouldn’t forget to exfoliate approximately once a week, especially as spring approaches. During winter, our skin is dry and flakey, and by exfoliating we remove those flakes and dead skin cells, allowing the ‘young’ skin to breathe. With the weather becoming warmer by the day, our skin is less dry, thus we don’t have to exfoliate as often as we did during the coldest winter months. Instead of exfoliating once a week, you can start doing so every ten days. IDC’s Trilogy mask contains glycolic acid and it’ll give you an even skin tone and texture.

Treat your lips

It’s not just your skin that’s affected by the harsh, cold winter; your lips are equally exposed and get damaged even worse because the skin on your lips is very thin and soft. If your lips are often dry and chapped, you can make them smooth again if you treat them right. Exfoliate the dry skin by gently rubbing them with a paste made of granulated sugar and some honey. After that, use a thin layer of coconut oil or an intensive-care lip balm. Always carry a lip balm in your purse and moisturize throughout the day so you keep your lips smooth.

Try a brightening mask

You can add a simple homemade brightening mask to your nighttime skincare routine, because it will stimulate circulation and give your face that natural, warm, rosy glow. The simplest way to naturally brighten your skin is to use vitamin C from fruits such as lemons and oranges. Make a simple mask out of natural orange juice and baking soda: in a cup or a bowl put a tablespoon of orange juice and a tablespoon of baking soda, and mix them until you get a smooth paste (feel free to add more baking soda if you want it to be thicker). Apply the mask to your face, leave it on for twenty minutes, and rinse with warm water. You can even use it as an exfoliating mask and gently massage it into your skin before rinsing.

Choose a lighter moisturizer

We’ve mentioned that your skin will be less dry when spring comes, but that still doesn’t mean you should abandon moisturizers. Moisturizing daily is incredibly important for your skin, because it needs the protective layer a good moisturizer provides. Even as we move past winter, our skin is exposed to the elements, and a good moisturizer will keep it hydrated, glowing and healthy. In winter, you need more protection, but during the warmer months of spring and summer you should choose a lighter moisturizer. The Ultra B2 hydrating serum from Ultra Ceuticals is oil-free and very light, so it’s suitable for all skin types.

It’s important to understand that the skin-care regimen you have been using during winter will not be as good for your skin in spring, just as your summer skincare routine should be different than the spring one. Always try to change things around, experiment, and try to find new routines and products which will keep your skin smooth and healthy and make you look your best.

Spring is right around the corner which means it’s time to pack away the parkas and kick off those winter boots. But the change in season and wardrobe also signals that it’s time to switch up your skin care routine. 

Here are six ways to transition your skin care from winter to spring

Do opt for a gel moisturizer. Pack away all of your heavier creams and replace them with gel moisturizers. Gel moisturizers are great year-round but they’re particularly great once the sun comes out. They’re lightweight, easier to absorb and won’t leave a greasy feeling on your skin. They’re also cooling to the touch and feel great to apply especially when the weather is warm.

Do opt for gentler alternatives of exfoliation. Leave behind the abrasive scrubs and opt for gentler and more natural versions. (Especially since exfoliants with micro-beads are not very eco-friendly and will soon disappear off shelves.) Look for products containing natural ingredients such as sugar, rice powder, or oatmeal as a few examples. These make for great scrubs without being overly harsh on your skin. They’ll do just the trick when gently trying to remove layers of dead skin that have accumulated throughout winter.

Do opt for a balancing face wash. Opt for unscented or lightly fragranced face washes as these are less likely to irritate your skin.  Look for pH balancing face washes that will help reduce grime and remove makeup, all without stripping your skin and leaving it feeling parched. Gel-based face washes are great for doing the trick.

Do opt for sunscreen. Never skip this step! With the sun shining and the days becoming longer, it’s a definite must-have. Sunscreen is a daily essential that should be used year round, even in winter when the sun tends to be hidden in an overcast sky. You won’t regret taking the extra minutes to apply sunscreen in the warmer months, and if you’re lazy then opt for a moisturizer with SPF that doubles as a sun protectant. Don’t forget about your lips, though! If you don’t already, be sure to rotate in a lip balm that contains SPF.

Do opt for a moisturizing and a brightening face mask. This will give your skin a refresh and leave you with a natural glow. Opt for gel masks that are great for adding moisture and removing unwanted gunk. Don’t be afraid to apply different masks to different facial zones to target what you need handled. Looking for products that contain rose will also help to reduce any unwanted redness.

Do opt for a lighter face oil. Lighter face oil? Is that even a thing? Kinda. Once you’ve tried a few you can tell apart those with a thicker consistency from those with a thinner formula. Go for a thinner and lighter oil as these will feel more comfortable on your skin as the weather warms up. Face oils are great as they help retain moisture and truly “plump up” your skin naturally. Use an oil by itself at night or mix a little with your moisturizer in the morning. Trust me — oils make all the difference.

Take some time to “spring clean” your skin care routine. Switching out your heavier winter products with lighter spring ones can be beneficial for your skin and will leave you feeling fresh-faced and ready to take on this new season!