Spring Cleaning extends to your skin care and cosmetic products too. The climate is changing, products might be old and filled with bacteria, your brushes too might need a spruce or swap. Thankfully, this to-do list is simple and won’t require major overhauls. A few tweaks and cleans and you’ll be set to glow.

It’s estimated that 80 percent of visible signs of aging are lifestyle-related, not genetics. Your skin will spill your daily routine secrets. If you want your skin to tell a different story, here are some tips from dermatologists to get you and your skin on a glowing path:

Having a daily routine can help you decrease stress, improve your sleep, eat better, move more, boost confidence and self-esteem, and overall improve your quality of life.AND it can improve your skin.Multiple studies and industry experts show that having a consistent skincare routine helps improve the overall health and vibrancy of your skin

Blue-violet light can lead to "dark spots" and increased breakdown of collagen. "This can lead to an accelerated appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a decrease in skin firmness and elasticity."

OK so all this month so far we’ve been talking about Self-Care. Sept is Self-Care Awareness month AND self-improvement month. How are these different? What does one have to do with the other? Why does the distinction even matter?

How do you fit self-care into a busy life? It's not about time, it's about permission and personalization. You have to believe you're worth it, and then figure out what self-care means to you!