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Spring is almost upon us and we cannot be unprepared. After a long winter, the body needs to be reborn. If the face looks gray and dull, or you’ve got dehydrated skin or chapped hands, it’s time to look in the cabinet of cosmetics to repair the damages! So put your trust in creams, masks, conditioners, but also perfumes and shower gels and you will be able to awaken your whole body to make the most of the benefits of the new season.

First, it is essential to eliminate toxins accumulated during the cold season, so we can begin with face masks and scrubs. Choose ones which are naturally based, like those of Bottega Verde and Yves Rocher which, by exploiting the properties of plants and fruits, will jumpstart the awakening of skin. Why not apply in the morning then the Apricot Scrub Mask (50 ml, € 18.99) by Bottega Verde, ideal for all skin types and for those who want to feed the face thanks to the multivitamin Apricot oil. Another solution is offered by Yves Rocher, with its Purifying Scrub (75 ml, € 7.95) which is characterized by its melting texture with micro exfoliating particles to produce soft and radiant skin from the first use. Yves Rocher provides the same action performance even for him, with the specific Gel Face Scrub (100 ml, € 7.95) enriched with guarana that gives energy and vitality to the skin.

After masks and scrubs, it is essential to remember to apply a good moisturizer, such as ELCAT du Jour (30 ml, € 22.95) by Clarins, enriched with Alchemilla and Ginkgo Biloba that gives energy and splendor, and this version is dedicated to him. Then we have the super moisturizing cream Clarinsmens (50 ml, € 29.10) with hyaluronic acid that stimulates the natural mechanisms of cellular regeneration.

And if the winter is particularly aggressive with your skin, you should apply Biotherm creams, which the new line Water Source Cocoon has designed specifically for those who suffer from dry seasonal skin, offering creams, balms, and oils with ultra nutrients that give deep hydration. One example is the face cream Water Source Cocoon (50 ml, € 35.95) from the original texture balm-in-gel, and gives a deeply moisturizing feeling, for skin that will be nourished and protected for 48h.

If the face is often exposed to the cold, we must not forget the hands; Gloves are not enough and often unsightly signs of dryness and chapping definitely ruin even the most successful nail-art. L ‘Erbolario has thought about the hands of everyone, with a wide range of 100% natural products ranging from hand creams to apply every day, such as Lemon Hand Cream (75 ml, € 8.00), to more specific solutions. For example, the treatment for hands and nails with olive oil and vitamin E (75 ml, € 9.50), apply several times a day for skin and nails that are protected and regenerated. Or one could try a specific pack hand cream Almond (200 ml, € 14.50), a good ally for him and her, applied on the hands and left to work for an hour, taking care of and deeply moisturizing even the deepest cracks.

Finally, if you are eager to taste the sweet scents of spring, give yourself one last cuddle. Soak in a hot bath and let yourself be guided by the floral and fruity aromas of colorful and fun bath balls from Sephora (10 pearls, € 5.00), who has a wide range of options, and they are nice to share.