2. Regular exfoliation

“I’d recommend using an exfoliator two to three times a week to get rid of any dead skin cells and clean out your pores. There are a number of exfoliators out there to choose from depending on your skin type, from glycolic acid to salicylic acid,” advises Dr Perry.

If you’ve only just started exfoliating, begin with once a week – too much, too fast, and you run the risk of disrupting your skin barrier and causing breakouts.

“At the moment, liquid exfoliators are the most popular option and use chemicals like AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids) to get rid of dead skin cells, leaving smoother-looking, more radiant skin. Because of the active ingredients in these products, they are proving to be more effective than traditional exfoliators.”

This is how to update your skincare routine for spring