The time has come to shake off the shackles of winter and prep our minds, bodies, and souls for warmer days ahead

by Luda Conti Owner, Avanti Day Resort

STANDING GUARD
Just as we swap out merino wool sweaters for shorts and maxi dresses, skincare routines should also shift with the weather. Spring is a prime transition period as you slowly wean yourself off the heavy winter creams and prep your skin for the summer sun. The best place to start? Ensure you’re fully protected by focusing on your skin’s barrier. This term is often thrown around haphazardly on social media, but it’s important to understand what it means and why it’s so important to protect. Your barrier is essentially your shield, keeping moisture in and guarding your skin from UV rays, pollution, dehydration, irritation, and toxins. Disrupting this barrier can lead to red, flaky skin and leave you more susceptible to sun damage. Set your skin up for success by choosing products that boost barrier function, such as products with ceramides, fatty acids, probiotics, and niacinamide great for sensitive skin!

COLOR ME COPPER
Red has long been a spring hair color supreme, and this season is no different. But instead of classic merlot or candy apple, we’re seeing the rise of copper as 2022’s must ‘do. Men and women alike can play with the spicy shade in numerous ways. A copper-auburn tint leans more natural with its medium red-brown undertones, while flaming copper is an intense, show stopping shade for those of us feeling brazen this year. Bonus: it’s a universally flattering hue and works with any complexion – just be sure to work with a master colorist to determine how light or intense the copper shade should be to complement your skin tone.

BODY BUILDER
Winter isn’t just harsh on your face. The bitter temps and lack of humidity also wreak havoc on your body, zapping your skin of moisture and vibrancy. So as you prepare to slip into something sleeveless, inject youthful zest back into your skin with full body facials. There are mighty agents for every skin need: a rich shea butter melt is perfect for re-hydrating and restructuring dull, dry skin; chocolate is a stellar slimming and anti-cellulite fix; Oli oil stimulates collagen production and reduces inflammation; and seaweed addresses cellulite while detoxifying and mineralizing the body.

Avanti Day Resort
345 U.S. 9, Manalapan Township
732.780.0222, avantidayresort.com