Have you noticed your skin feeling tight, flaky, or lacking its natural glow? If your skin feels uncomfortable and is dehydrated, it’s important to find a winter skin treatment that will keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Winter can be harsh on our skin due to the chilly air, indoor heating, and dry winds that strip it of its natural moisture. Dry air in winter can act like a sponge, drawing moisture from your skin’s outer layer⎯also known as the skin barrier, which is what causes it to feel tight, flake, and look dull and uneven. However, with targeted skincare treatments, you can keep your skin hydrated for a healthy glow all season long. Here are the best skin treatments during winter.
What Winter Skin Treatments Protect Your Skin?
From hydrating facials to nourishing masks, there are several winter skincare treatments to keep you glowing despite the chilly weather.
Hydrating Facials
Hydrating facials should be part of your winter skincare routine because cold air and indoor heating can really dry out your skin leaving it feeling tight, flaky, and lackluster. A hydrating facial will deliver moisture deep into your skin, helping to restore the skin’s barrier and lock in hydration. These facials also calm irritation, reduce flakiness, and improve overall skin texture so your complexion feels soft, plump, and radiant.
Chemical Peels
Winter can be harsh on your skin, leaving it dry, dull, and prone to irritation, which is why chemical peels are great to add to your skincare routine. They gently exfoliate the outer layer of skin, helping to remove dead cells and reveal a fresher, smoother complexion. Chemical peels not only improve skin texture and tone, but also enhance the effectiveness of moisturizers and serums by helping them penetrate deeper.
HydraFacial
HydraFacials are an all-in-one treat for your skin to fight winter dryness by combining cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration. We use serums filled with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid that will hydrate the skin so you leave feeling refreshed.
Glacial Skin Treatments
Glacial Skin treatments are great during the winter because they soothe stressed skin, reduce redness and inflammation, and stimulate circulation—leaving your complexion with a healthy, radiant glow even in the driest, coldest months. This cryotherapy treatment gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells that tend to accumulate when skin is dry and dull.
How Do You Adjust Your Skincare Routine for Winter?
A consistent, daily skincare routine is essential to keep your skin healthy and radiant throughout the winter.
Swap Your Moisturizer
The lightweight moisturizer you used in the spring and summer most likely won’t provide enough protection for winter’s harsh, dry air. This season, switch to a rich moisturizer that will strengthen your skin’s natural barrier and lock in hydration. Shop our recommended face moisturizers for winter.
Always Wear Sunscreen
It's a common misconception that you don’t need to wear sunscreen once summer ends. However, harmful UV rays are present year-round, and snow and ice can even reflect up to 80% of the sun's rays, increasing your exposure if you’re not wearing sunscreen. Sun damage can further weaken your skin barrier making it more susceptible to dryness and irritation. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every single day. Shop our recommended SPFs.
Use a Moisturizing Face Mask
Moisturizing face masks help your skin get the hydration it needs to restore the skin’s natural barrier and soothe irritation. Add face masks to your skincare routine and between professional facial treatments.
Lip Treatment
Don’t forget to treat your lips! Hydrating your lips is essential because they can easily get chapped and cracked. “Cold weather is a common cause of dry and chapped lips,” so regularly use a nourishing lip balm and lip mask to lock in moisture, soothe irritation, and prevent painful cracks. For an extra boost, try the HydraFacial Lip Perk as an add-on—it lightly plumps, exfoliates, smooths, and hydrates lips, and comes with a take-home treatment. Shop our recommended lip treatments.
Start Your Winter Skincare Routine
Winter doesn’t mean you have to have months of dry, dull skin. By making a few tweaks to your routine and incorporating targeted facial treatments, your skin will stay hydrated and radiant all winter! If you'd like to know what are the best winter skin treatments for your skin type, reserve a skincare consultation by filling out our form online or calling us at (571) 310-3223. We offer virtual and in-person consultations, and are conveniently located in the Ballston Exchange.
FAQs
Why do I need different skin treatments in winter?
Winter air is cold and dry, and indoor heating further depletes moisture from your skin. This can lead to dryness, flakiness, dullness, and irritation. Targeted winter treatments help replenish hydration, strengthen your skin barrier, and maintain a healthy glow.
How often should I get a hydrating facial in winter?
Once every 3–4 weeks is ideal for maintaining hydration and glow. For extremely dry skin, you may need weekly treatments.
Can I use the same moisturizer in winter that I used in summer?
Since the moisturizer you used in the summer is lightweight, it probably won’t provide enough hydration in cold months. Switch to a richer moisturizer that supports the skin barrier and prevents moisture loss.
Are lip treatments necessary in winter?
Absolutely! Lips are prone to chapping and dryness in cold weather. Use hydrating balms or masks and reapply frequently.
