Spring is the in-between friend, the kind that you can never quite predict where to fit in your social circles. Sometimes she’s cold, sometimes she warm, but mostly she just rains on the parade.

Your skin during spring is the same.

A respite from a harsh winter brings with it issues like flakiness, and even rosacea and acne. On the flipside, warmer temperatures can create build up, and increase dryness during this time of year.

The Essentials: Deep cleansing, exfoliation & peels

Why? The same way you shed your winter parka for a lighter trench, your skin needs help renewing itself for a better complexion and better hydration.

Expert tip:

“Spring is all about hydration, and not just for our skin, but everywhere. I always tell my clients to keep a bottle of water by their desk to remind them to drink up. Water is essential for good skin. For those who say they don’t like the taste of plain water, I tell them to add lemon or fruit for flavour. No excuses.”  – Rowena, Senior Aesthetician, Elmwood Spa.

Elmwood’s Recommendation:

Guinot Foundation Facial

• A customized facial rich in active ingredients that is personalized to meet the skin’s needs. Includes deep cleansing, toning, exfoliation, steam, extractions, a unique pressure point massage, green tea & passion fruit masque and moisturizing.
• $129 • 60 minutes

Guinot Beaute Neuve Double Peeling Facial

• Deep exfoliation with natural fruit acids to rejuvenate the skin and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Brings back radiance and lightens pigmentation.
• $129 • 50 minutes

Now that your skin is ready for the new season, don’t forget to keep up with exfoliating at home for lasting results. Lastly, remember to book your next facial because everyone’s favourite guest is coming to town soon: Summer.