Scent: Fresh and uplifting. Notes of Tiare flower and jasmine with soft magnolia petals, violet leaves, green bamboo, and palm fronds evoke the smell of the dewy tea fields of Indonesia at sunrise.
Texture: Buttery, whipped yet fast-absorbing
Color: Cream
Benefits & Features
Features essential fatty acids with omega-rich candlenut, avocado, and carrot seed oils with antioxidant vitamin E and indulgent Illipe butter. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients help protect skin from environmental stress, sun damage, and dry climate.
Has a signature hydrating yet non-greasy feel, leaving skin feeling smooth and velvety.
Directions
This product can be used daily for maximum benefits.Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, letting it warm just slightly, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on freshly cleansed skin or re-apply any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water and harsh elements.All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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Spring is around the corner, which means it’s time to refresh your skincare routine. We cover six of the best products to help you tailor your spring skincare to perfection.
Key Takeaways
The warmer months bring new opportunities and challenges for our skin, and our skincare routine should reflect that.
A lighter moisturizer is key to keeping your skin hydrated while not feeling greasy.
Natural oils can also help keep skin hydrated and radiant.
Gentle cleansers and exfoliators can help scrub away sunscreen, excess oil, and any buildup leftover from the winter.
Spring is also the time to reintroduce actives, like bio-retinol, into your skincare routine.
Metta Murdaya, co-founder of JUARA Skincare, says:
"Spring is a time of transition, and our skincare routine should reflect that. Consider using products to help your skin recover from the winter and prepare it for the heat, sun, and humidity of summer."
Ah, spring. Longer days, clearer skies, warmer weather. It's no wonder Americans name spring their favorite season.¹
For many, spring is a time of transition. Outside, nature comes back to life. Inside, plenty of households engage in spring cleaning.
Spring skin is no different. After the cold weather of winter, which can be harsh on the skin, spring is the perfect time to incorporate products to promote recovery. It's also a great opportunity to prepare our skin before temperatures rise to their peak in summer.
Spring skincare should ideally reflect both priorities to maximize skin health and protect it against the environmental stressors the season brings.
The cold, dry air of winter makes dry skin more likely. As such, you may have turned to a thick, rich moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
In the warmer temperatures of spring, these richer creams may start to feel too heavy. Switching to a lighter moisturizer is a great way to keep your skin healthy and hydrated while avoiding feeling greasy.
One great option is JUARA's Sweet Black Tea and Rice Moisturizer. It's a nourishing, nutrient-rich blend of powerful bioactive ingredients that help keep skin firm and moisturized without any greasy after-feel. Antioxidant-rich kombucha helps protect your skin against free radical damage, while rice bran oil delivers the essential fatty acids your skin needs to recover from any damage sustained over winter.
#2. Gentle Exfoliator
A spring refresh is a great way to enter the new season. The principle applies to your skin, which may have a winter buildup after months of layering on protective products.
A gentle exfoliator is the perfect product for this. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, which helps your skin better absorb other products and helps you maintain a glowing complexion.
JUARA's Enzyme Facial Scrub contains natural bamboo and jojoba beads for gentle physical exfoliation, plus apple fruit enzymes to visibly improve tone, texture, and clarity. These are blended with several botanical actives, including green tea and turmeric, which are rich in vitamin C to help keep skin plump and hydrated.
JUARA formulates its skincare products using botanical-based ingredients often used in traditional medicine.
#3. Products With Hyaluronic Acid
Research shows that hyaluronic acid can improve skin hydration and prevent premature aging.² That makes it an excellent ingredient to watch out for when restocking your spring skincare routine.
JUARA's Triple Tea Antioxidant Essence contains 0.2% hyaluronic acid to help your skin attract and retain hydration. It also contains tamarind seed extract, which helps improve skin elasticity and smooth skin texture. In one study, 27% of participants noted an improvement in their skin's firmness after just two weeks of use, and 9% noted a reduction in skin roughness after just 7 days.³
Another ingredient to look out for is sodium hyaluronate. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate has a lower molecular weight, which allows it to penetrate deeper into the skin for optimal hydration.⁴
JUARA's Miracle Tea Complete Eye Creme blends sodium hyaluronate with kombucha, five-flavor berry, and turmeric for powerful antioxidant protection. Our Sensica Gentle Gel Cleanser also includes sodium hyaluronate for a hydrating cleanse.
#4. Gentle Cleanser
Spring is actually the perfect time to reassess which cleanser you're using. Our skin often responds to warmer weather by increasing oil production. A gentle cleanser helps prevent oil buildup (and clogged pores) without stripping away moisture or undermining skin barrier function.
As we mentioned, JUARA's Sensica Gentle Gel Cleanser contains sodium hyaluronate for hydration. It blends that with centella asiatica, an antioxidant-rich botanical that helps boost collagen and fade the appearance of spots, and ceramides, which help your skin replenish its natural moisture barrier.
#5. Natural Oil for Glowing Skin
Natural oils are a great way to support skin hydration. High-quality oils may also contain other potent active ingredients with their own potential benefits.
For example, JUARA's Candlenut Glow Body Oil contains candlenut oil. It's rich in essential fatty acids, making it ideal for skin that has exited winter feeling rough or chapped. The candlenut oil is blended with passionfruit oil, which is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help soothe, calm, and protect skin.
"The candlenut is a very light fragrance," notes JUARA co-founder Metta Murdaya in conversation with dermatologist Dr. Arini Widodo. "It's nutritious. It has the omegas in it, which are good for the skin.… It's a dry oil that's got a signature velvety feel.… And the fragrance is kind of like a walk on the beach in the morning, on a tropical beach."
Another great natural oil is JUARA's Radiance Vitality Oil. It blends candlenut, macadamia, avocado, and passionfruit oils for a quick-absorbing, dry, light oil that leaves skin feeling plump and dewy.
#6. Reintroduce Actives
Experts often recommend reducing or pausing the use of actives, like retinoids or alpha hydroxy acids, during winter. In spring, we can reintroduce our favorite actives back into our skincare regimen.
One potent active is retinol. Studies suggest that retinol, or retinoids, can help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, support collagen production, improve skin elasticity and tone, and more.⁵ However, retinol can cause skin irritation and make skin more sensitive to sunlight, which can be tricky as spring brings about increased sun exposure.
A natural alternative to retinol is bio-retinol. It's derived from plant extracts rather than vitamin A. One 2025 study found that bioretinoids enhanced skin regeneration, improved pigmentation, and reduced signs of aging "comparably to retinol — without the irritation."⁶
JUARA's Miracle Tea Recovery Creme contains bio-retinol to smooth skin, reduce fine lines, and support elastin production without irritation, dryness, or sun sensitivity. It’s the perfect face cream to help your skin handle changes, whether they be seasonal or hormonal.
Conclusion
Spring is a great time to refresh your skincare routine. Now’s the time to start using skincare products that help your skin recover from winter and prepare for summer. Great options include a lighter moisturizer, a gentle cleanser, an exfoliator, and high-quality natural oils.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Take Care of Skin in Spring?
Spring skincare involves transitioning from heavier winter products to those that can protect skin from the stresses of spring and summer. Consider a lighter moisturizer, a gentle cleanser and exfoliator, natural oils, and products with hyaluronic acid.
Spring is also a good time to reintroduce actives, like bio-retinols, into your routine. Just make sure to always wear sunscreen, too.
What Is the 4-2-4 Rule in Skincare?
The 4-2-4 rule is a cleansing method. It involves four minutes of oil cleansing, two minutes of cleansing with a water-based gel cleanser, and four minutes of rinsing with water.
How to Prepare Skin for Spring?
As seasons change, so must skincare. In spring, consider using a gentle cleanser to wash away oil, sunscreen, sweat, and anything else left on your skin after a day in the sun. A gentle exfoliator can also help.
Also consider a light moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated without feeling greasy. Dry oils can also help with skin hydration, and may contain other ingredients with potential skin-supporting benefits.
Juara Skincare incorporates ancient rituals with Western skincare science, creating the ultimate beauty experience. We aim to transport you from the mundane to the extraordinary with our exotic ingredients, intoxicating scents, and powerful, skin-improving formulas. All of our products are nutrient-rich and botanically based. We are proud to be certified cruelty-free. Get the latest skin care tips and info on Juara products by learning more about our founders and following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Metta Murdaya
Co-founder and CEO
Metta Murdaya is co-founder and CEO of JUARA Skincare, a skincare and beauty company inspired by the Indonesian wellness traditions of Jamu. Her award-winning book, Jamu Lifestyle, captures the essence of the Jamu philosophy, emphasizing the power of healthy, intentional, and joyful living. Guided by a deep commitment to societal betterment, Metta inspires individuals to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness speaker and retreat guide, she contributes to the Global Wellness Institute’s Aesthetic Health Initiative and serves on the board of Mentari, supporting trafficking prevention and education initiatives in Indonesia and wellness programs in the U.S.
