Clear the winter. Bring back the glow.

A: Months of cold air, indoor heating and hot showers leave skin dehydrated and slow to shed, so dry, flaky cells build up on the surface. Light hits that uneven surface and scatters rather than reflecting, which is why skin looks grey and flat instead of luminous. Clearing the build-up is what brings brightness back – not piling more moisturiser on top of it.

A: Yes. The rich products that felt perfect in July often feel heavy once the weather warms and skin produces a little more oil. Spring is the point to lighten the texture of what you use, add gentle exfoliation to shift the winter build-up, and move the emphasis from repair to brightness. This matters more after 40, when skin holds onto the effects of a cold season for longer.

A: Five things do most of the work: cleanse gently rather than stripping, exfoliate weekly to clear the dull layer winter left behind, switch to a lighter face oil that absorbs quickly, keep hydration up, and bring your body back into the routine – arms, legs and décolletage are about to be on show and have been ignored since April. One more thing: don't let mild temperatures fool you. UV climbs quickly through September in Australia, so daily sun protection goes back on well before it feels like summer.

A: Something lighter than your winter oil, that absorbs quickly and sits well under sunscreen and makeup. Our Illumino Youth Serum uses certified-organic prickly pear seed oil and neroli – it sinks in fast and leaves skin looking brighter and more even, which is exactly what post-winter skin needs. Keep your richer night oil for evenings if your skin still wants it.

A: Spring is the season it matters most, but gently is still the rule. Winter leaves a layer of dry, flaky cells that makes skin look dull and stops your oils and serums absorbing properly. Once or twice a week is plenty – the Atonement Superfood Face Mask handles the face, the Rose & Neroli Luxury Body Scrub does the body. Over-exfoliating leaves skin looking red and feeling tight, which is the opposite of the goal.

A: Start a few weeks before you actually need it. Exfoliate gently once or twice a week to clear the rough patches built up on shins, elbows and upper arms, then lock in moisture with a body oil applied to damp skin straight out of the shower. Skin that's been under long sleeves since April looks dry and uneven the moment it sees daylight – a fortnight of consistency makes a visible difference.

A: Yes. The Spring Renewal Discovery Set is the same routine in mini sizes – cleanser, mask, brightening face oil and body oil – for $119. It includes everything but the body scrub, which isn't made in a mini. It's a genuine trial of the routine rather than a sample sachet, so you'll know within a few weeks whether it suits your skin.

A: Yes – our 30-day money-back guarantee applies to every set. No strings attached. If you're not delighted with your purchase or the results, just email us at hello@indagarebeauty.com within 30 days and we'll refund you the price you paid. We can offer this confidently because the vast majority of our customers love their results – but we'd rather you try Indagare risk-free than hesitate.