Winter skincare is vastly different to any other time of the year. Thanks to the unique mix of freezing cold winds, centrally heated homes, and perhaps a little too much indulgence, your skin can often pay the price.
Just when you want it looking it’s best for party season!
But worry not, you can skip the questionable viral winter skin care tips like Vaseline slugging and find out which facial is good in winter in this blog from the trained professionals at Aesthetics of Essex.
Read on to find out more!
Why is winter skincare so important?
As we already mentioned, the combination of polar winds and scorching central heating can play havoc with what used to be soft and smooth skin, leading to:
- Dryness
- Dullness
- Irritation
- Pimples and spots
- Soreness
Dermatologists often recommend richer, oil-based moisturisers, drinking more water, and gentle exfoliation once a week – things that are easy to do at home.
But as the season progresses and the party invites start creeping in, some patients experience a loss of condition that they can’t overlook anymore with home remedies.
This is when a facial for dry skin in winter can help!
Which facials in winter are best?
The right winter facial for you depends on what you feel needs to be improved in your skin.
As such, it can be very beneficial to schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your hopes for treatment as they will then be able to examine your skin and make the best recommendation for you.
Our most popular facials in winter include:
HydraFacial
Offering a skin peel, microdermabrasion, and hydrating mask in one treatment, a HydraFacial uses gentle massage, LED lights, and essential nutrients to:
- Extract impurities
- Reduce redness
- Stimulate collagen and vitamin D production
- Deliver essential nutrients like hyaluronic acid
- Unclog pores and blackheads
- Reduce scarring with exfoliation
- Giving a healthy glow
All in just 45 minutes!
There is no downtime, you can continue your day once completed, and other than a little redness which should fade within the hour.
So, if you need instant hydration and to give some all-round TLC – the HydraFacial is your answer.
HydraFacial Express
For those with lots on their Christmas to-do list, why not consider the HydraFacial Express?
Designed to offer similar benefits from the HydraFacial in a shorter timeframe, come and enjoy a professional cleanse, extraction, and hydration session with our highly trained experts.
Offering:
- Visibly cleaner and clearer skin
- A youthful plumpness
- Improved tone and texture
- Hydrated and soft skin
In just 30 minutes! Everyone has time for that, even in the pre-Christmas rush!
LED light therapy
Popular with those who want to channel their inner Iron Man and look glam afterwards, LED light therapy uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to stimulate the skin and help rejuvenate them.
The LED light wavelengths (red, blue, and purple) are used to help fibroblast cells in the skin produce more collagen and increase the rate at which old skin cells are shed and new ones are created.
This gives winter skincare that:
- Help boost glow
- Increases collagen production and skin elasticity
- Reduces fine lines and rosacea
- Clears blemishes and reduces acne
- Regulates oils in the skin
- Decreases swelling
In one 25-minute sitting – ideal for lunch breaks or post-work sessions before you go Christmas shopping!
Skin peels
While not strictly speaking classed as facials, in winter you must consider all your options!
Treating everything from acne and sun damage to scars and fine lines or wrinkles, chemical skin peels generally come in one of three varieties:
- Exfoliators
These work on the top layer of the epidermis to replace dead skin cells with typically no downtime.
- Resurfacers
Sometimes called mild peels, these superficial treatments use enzymes and acids to refine and exfoliate the top layers of the epidermis. They also have little downtime.
- Skin peels
Penetrating the mid to lower levels of the epidermis, skin peels are very active and access more of the skin. As such, there can be around 10 days of recovery before you can enjoy the benefits.
To find out which type of skin peel is right for you, you will need to come in for a free consultation.
Facials in winter – skincare that really works!
Instead of investing in mass-produced creams, lotions, and potions, why not consider bespoke winter skincare that directly targets and addresses your concerns?
While commonly associated with the summer months, facials in winter can keep you glowing all season long and ensure all your memories are worth framing – even if the little ones end up crying in Santa’s grotto!
To book a bespoke consultation or to ask questions about any of our winter treatment options, call us on 01708 225 555 or fill in our contact form and we’ll get back to you!
