Dec 22, 2023
The winter months can be harsh on your skin. As temperatures drop and humidity levels plummet, maintaining properly hydrated skin becomes a difficult task. Dry air both indoors and outdoors zaps moisture from your skin faster than your body can replenish it. Dehydrated skin lacks water content which can make it feel tight, flaky, or rough in texture. More than just an inconvenience, extremely dry skin can crack and allow bacteria to enter, increasing the chances of infection. Severely parched skin also accelerates visible signs of aging.
The good news? Dry skin can be prevented and managed with some diligent TLC. There are small lifestyle tweaks, topical products, and professional treatments that make all the difference in keeping your skin supple. With a strategic skin care plan, you can sail through winter with a glowing, healthy complexion. This guide covers everything you need to know to banish dry, dehydrated skin this season.
The good news? Dry skin can be prevented and managed with some diligent TLC. There are small lifestyle tweaks, topical products, and professional treatments that make all the difference in keeping your skin supple. With a strategic skin care plan, you can sail through winter with a glowing, healthy complexion. This guide covers everything you need to know to banish dry, dehydrated skin this season.
The winter season can really do a number on your skin. Colder temperatures, less humidity, harsh winds, and even hot showers all contribute to parched, flaky skin. Here's a breakdown of the main causes:
Dry, dehydrated skin can cause many uncomfortable symptoms. Here are some of the most common signs that indicate your skin is lacking moisture:
If you spot any of those common symptoms regularly, your skin is likely dehydrated and needs some extra moisture care. Implementing a targeted skin care regimen can help prevent and alleviate dry, tight, flaky skin this winter.
Planning to use treatments to improve skin hydration and prevent dryness this winter? These are the most effective options to consider:
HydraFacials are a type of deep-cleansing treatment that uses a machine with a vortex tip and vacuum effect to gently exfoliate the outer skin layer and clean pores. HydraFacials also deliver intense hydration deep into the skin using serums filled with antioxidants, peptides, and moisturizing ingredients.
The result is instantly plumped, hydrated skin with a natural glow. HydraFacials also provide long-term dry skin relief by clearing away dead skin cells and improving the absorption of the moisturizers you apply at home.
Microneedling creates thousands of microchannels in the top layer of the skin using thin needles. After microneedling, we apply a nourishing serum or hydrating platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to allow the ingredients to penetrate much deeper into the skin.
This triggers the body's natural healing response, causing your skin to ramp up collagen and elastin production. The result is glowing, supple skin with a more even tone and visibly reduced signs of aging throughout treatments. Microneedling can dramatically increase hydration levels with deeper, longer-lasting results.
Chemical peels applied by an expert aesthetician remove the outer layer of skin cells, promoting healthy new cell turnover and triggering collagen growth. They are especially helpful for sloughing away dull, dry skin.
To get started, schedule your consultation with me & I’ll tailor your treatment to both your individual needs and aesthetic goals. I am more than happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Reach out to us to book a treatment. Email us at [email protected] or call us at (905) 903 3300
