Winter is not a fun time for your skin. The combination of cold weather, dry air, and indoor heating can strip skin of its natural moisture, leaving it dry, irritated, and prone to issues like redness and flakiness.
Fortunately, with the right skincare treatments and products, your skin can stay healthy, glowing, and well-hydrated all winter long.
Keep these winter skincare tips up your sleeve for the chilly season ahead.
The Importance of Winter Skincare
Winter conditions can wreak havoc on your skin. The lower humidity levels outside and the heating systems indoors create an atmosphere that depletes moisture from your skin. This can lead to:
Dryness and Flakiness
Skin loses its natural oils, resulting in tightness and peeling.
Increased Sensitivity
Cold winds and temperature fluctuations can irritate the complexion.
Dull Complexion
Loss of moisture and a weaker skin barrier can reduce radiance.
Premature Signs of Aging
Dehydrated skin is more susceptible to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A proper winter skincare routine not only helps combat these issues but also supports your skin’s overall health and resilience.
Winter Skincare Treatment Tips
Hydrate Regularly
Use a rich moisturizer twice daily to lock in hydration and repair your skin barrier.
Keep it Gentle
Swap harsh cleansers for hydrating, non-stripping ones to preserve your skin’s natural oils.
Use Sunscreen
Winter sun can still cause UV damage, so apply SPF daily.
Incorporate Hyaluronic Acid Into Your Routine
This ingredient attracts and retains hydration, making it essential for plump, hydrated skin.
Exfoliate Moderately
Remove dead skin cells with the help of a gentle exfoliant to maintain a smooth, glowing complexion. (But be sure to moisturize afterward!)
Humidify Your Home
Use a humidifier to help combat the drying effects of indoor heat.
Protect Lips and Hands
Apply lip balm with SPF and hand cream frequently to prevent cracking.
Stay Hydrated
Drink lots of water so you can stay hydrated from the inside out.
Medspa Treatments for Winter Skincare
Winter is a great time to seek out advanced treatments to revitalize your skin. Here are three winter-friendly options:
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels use exfoliating solutions to remove the outer layer of dead skin, revealing smoother and more radiant skin underneath.
They can improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, even out skin tone, and boost overall brightness.
With less UV exposure in the winter, your skin is less vulnerable to post-peel sensitivity, so this is an excellent time for this treatment.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, which in turn helps stimulate collagen and elastin production.
The procedure reduces the appearance of scars, fine lines, and enlarged pores while improving skin firmness.
This treatment helps replenish your skin’s strength and elasticity, which can help to counter winter’s harsh effects.
Custom Facials for Dry Skin
Personalized facials can be tailored to your skin’s specific needs, focusing on hydration and repair in the most drying months of the year.
These facials can replenish moisture, soothe irritation, and restore your skin’s natural glow to combat seasonal dryness.
Winter Skincare Products You’ll Love
Boost your winter skin game by incorporating some of these favorites into your routine.
Noon Aesthetics OMG
- What It Does: A moisturizer that contains physiologic lipids and antioxidants to deeply hydrate the skin.
- Why It’s Winter-friendly: This crème is perfect for tackling the dryness and dullness associated with winter weather.
NOON Aesthetics SOS Cream
- What It Does: Designed to treat dry skin, this cream provides intense hydration and nourishment.
- Why It’s Winter-friendly: Its soothing formula repairs and strengthens the skin barrier, ideal for winter’s harsh conditions
NOON Brightening Kit
- What It Does: A multi-step kit with active ingredients to restore radiance and combat dull skin.
- Why It’s Winter-friendly: This kit offers a comprehensive solution to uneven skin tone and lackluster skin, which can get especially dull in the winter.
NOON Halo-Ronic
- What It Does: A hyaluronic acid product that also contains neem and curcumin for anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.
- Why It’s Winter-friendly: This product retains water in the skin to keep it hydrated.
Find Your Perfect Winter Skin Treatment at Curated Medical
Moisturize, hydrate, peel, or treat the winter blues away at Curated Medical.
We can assess your skin and help you choose the perfect treatment – or product – for your needs. We want you to feel radiant all year long, even on the darkest and windiest days.
If you’re in the Scottsdale, Arizona area, contact us today for a consultation.
