Winter can be a challenging season for your skin. Cold weather, central heating, and low humidity levels can strip your skin of moisture, leaving it feeling dry, sensitive, and dull. But with the right care, you can keep your skin looking radiant and healthy all season long. Here, we share essential winter skin care tips and recommend treatments and products to give your skin the TLC it needs.
Understanding Winter’s Impact on Your Skin
During winter, your skin may experience:
- Dryness: Reduced humidity levels can deplete your skin’s natural oils.
- Sensitivity: Cold winds and temperature changes can lead to redness and irritation.
- Dullness: Dead skin cells can accumulate faster, making your skin look dull.
Top Winter Skin Care Tips
- Stay Hydrated Inside and Out
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within.
- Use a humidifier at home to combat the drying effects of central heating.
- Upgrade Your Moisturiser
Switch to a richer, hydrating cream to lock in moisture and protect your skin barrier.
- Recommended Product: Alumier MD HydraRich Cream – deeply nourishes and hydrates.
- Don’t Skip Sunscreen
UV rays can still cause damage during winter. Apply sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
- Recommended Product: Obagi® Sun Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50 – lightweight and protective.
- Exfoliate Wisely
Gentle exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells. Avoid over exfoliating as it can cause sensitivity.
- Recommended Product: Alumier MD Bright & Clear Solution – promotes gentle exfoliation.
Winter Skin Treatments We Recommend
- Hydrating Facials
Treat your skin to a moisture boosting facial. Our Diamond Glow Facial cleanses, exfoliates, and deeply hydrates your skin, leaving it plump and glowing.
- Chemical Peels
Combat dullness and improve your skin’s texture with our Obagi Blue Peel Radiance or Alumier Glow Peel. These gentle peels rejuvenate your skin, making it look fresh and vibrant.
- Profhilo Skin Boosters
Enhance hydration and elasticity from within with Profhilo®. This innovative treatment delivers deep hydration to improve skin quality and firmness.
- LED Light Therapy
Combat dryness and inflammation with our non invasive LED light therapy, which stimulates collagen and soothes irritated skin.
Winter Skincare Routine
- Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser like Alumier MD Purifying Gel Cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin.
- Exfoliate: Twice a week with Bright & Clear Solution to slough off dead skin cells.
- Hydrate: Apply a serum like Obagi® Professional-C Serum to brighten and protect.
- Moisturise: Lock in hydration with a nourishing cream.
- Protect: Finish with a broad spectrum sunscreen.
Why Choose Helen Hunt Medical Aesthetics?
At our clinics in Exeter, Honiton, and Sidford, we specialise in bespoke skincare solutions tailored to your needs. Our team of medical professionals are here to guide you towards your best winter skin.
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