3 Tips for Healthy Skin During Winter
Keeping your skin hydrated, healthy and glowing during the winter months isn’t always as straightforward as it may seem. With the extra stresses of the cool, dry winter air outside, combined with the dry air your heater is pumping out indoors, your skin needs all the help it can get to regain its moisture and keep its oil production under control. So today we’re setting the record straight and giving you three tips you can put into effect TODAY to get your dull winter skin refreshed, hydrated and protected from the harsh winter elements.
#1 Moisturize, Moisturize, MOISTURIZE
Just as sure as the seasons change, your skincare will also need to change throughout the year. Those with skin on the oilier side may think, my skin has got this oil production thing under control! When in reality, if you under moisturize during this critical time of year, your skin will actually produce an *excess* of oil, leaving you with unwanted breakouts and clogged pores. So which moisturizers do we recommend to keep your winter skin perfectly hydrated?
We’re currently loving the Epionce® and Revision® Skincare line of facial moisturizers, especially the Epionce Renewal Facial Cream and the Revision Skincare D·E·J face cream®. The Epionce Renewal Facial Cream was designed for reducing the signs of aging (so much so that it rivals top retinoids for results), while smoothing and tightening skin as well as providing moisture your skin craves this time of year.
If keeping a healthy microbiome is at the top of your list, then the Revision Skincare D·E·J face cream is a must try. This comprehensive moisturizer supports the skin’s microbiome with prebiotic technology while simultaneously adding volume, plumping the skin, enhancing the skin’s natural moisture barrier with Lipid Technology, and providing intense moisture for the smooth, hydrated look we want all year round.
#2 Keep Using SPF
Continue to protect with SPF. Even in the winter? ESPECIALLY in the winter! Did you know that snow and ice reflect up to 80 percent of UV rays that reach the ground? This little know tidbit, combined with the fact that many think of SPF as a summer-only need can actually lead to more sun damage in the winter months than in the summer! Further, while UVB rays (the rays that cause sunburn) are in fact weaker in the winter, UVA rays (the rays that cause wrinkles, premature aging, and damage) are just as strong year-round.
So, what amount of SPF is necessary for the wintertime? We recommend sunscreen with an SPF factor of 30 or above, more if you plan on spending the majority of the day outdoors. We’ve got some great options at Timeless Elements, so never hesitate to give us a call with your SPF questions at our Forest Lake or Blaine locations.
#3 Gently Exfoliate Your Skin
This one may seem a bit counter-intuitive when you’ve already got dry skin, but let us explain! Your skin cells dehydrate and die out faster in the winter (thank you very much for cold outside air and dry indoor heating) and exfoliating your skin will help you to gently buff away these dead cells to make way for new, healthy, radiant cells. Let us introduce you to the HydraFacial® treatment! This quick 30-minute skin treatment works wonders on congested, dull winter skin and we are proud to offer it at both our Blaine and Forest Lake Timeless Elements Med Spas! HydraFacial works by removing dead skin cells and gently extracting impurities while simultaneously bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums, all with NO downtime or irritation! Spoiler alert-it’s also a part of our VIP Membership offerings, so if you want to save big on this gentle, yet effective skin treatment (along with many, many other great savings) . . . take a peek at our VIP Membership Packages here.
Where can I learn about Skin Care During Winter near Forest Lake, MN?
Not exactly sure where your skin lies on the dry to oily spectrum? At Timeless Elements, we offer FREE consultations! Want to chat about skincare, skin treatments, or create an entire customized plan to keep your skin happy year-round? We’re just a phone call away and we love helping our clients achieve their skin goals. Don’t wait! Give us a ring today at the Timeless Elements Med Spa & Laser Center most convenient for you: Forest Lake (651) 464-6444.