Favorite Winter Treatments

Here is it. The seasons are changing. We went from a glorious autumn of 70s and 80s for weeks. And then the breaks flew on and winter rounds the corner. While winter can be a hard time for your skin and face in particular, it doesn’t have to be. Here are three of my favorite treatments for the colder months.

Hydrating Facials

While this one shouldn’t seem shocking, sometimes we forget what that warm forced air can do on our skin. It can draw out the moisture, especially on our face and hands. Hydrating facials can be a miracle cure.

I love performing facials that focus on repairing and fortifying our barrier of the skin. In winter, I make sure that everything we do makes your skin feel nourished and moisturized. The finishing mask is just one way that we do this. And of course, I love to make sure that we incorporate a hydrating serum as well.

Microneedling

When the sun isn’t out as much and we stay inside more, I love to really work on the skin! You’ll find that I do a lot of microneedling for clients that are working on texture and anti-aging. Microneedling is using a pen with needles that go up and down (just like a sewing machine.) This process creates microchannels in the skin, like columns where we can push in serums and other peptides. This process is much like aerating the lawn and works wonders on the skin. My favorite months to do these treatments are September through May.

This treatment also helps break up hyperpigmentation, promotes collagen and elastin, and works on fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring.

Chemical Peels

I offer a range of chemical peels, but perhaps the ones that I do the most in the fall, winter and spring are the Get Glowing Peels by Elaine Brennan. This formulation of chemicals works on all skin types and all skin concerns. It is perfect as a medium depth peel. Most clients experience some flaking and peeling, especially around the nose and mouth. Some also experience a secondary peeling that occurs 2-3 weeks after the peel. Most peeling is between days 3 and 5.

The benefits of doing a peel are to work on acne, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, any aging concerns, etc. You will experience a brightening and tightening effect of the skin.

I also will commonly rotate between the microneedling and chemical peels. Maximum benefits are a series of six.

Of course, any treatment will benefit your skin. I hope you will consider adding a treatment this season to boost up your amazing home care routine. Seek to ask your Esthetician which of these is best suited for you and your skin care goals.

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE