The Best Skin Treatments in Winter

While the Fall and Winter months take away the sunshine and warmer temperatures, in return it offers the best time for corrective skin treatments. These treatments often require you to avoid or limit your sun exposure before as well as after the procedures, as treated areas are more sensitive and susceptible to UV damage. For these reasons, skin treatments involving deeper exfoliation and skin resurfacing such as lasers, chemical peels and microneedling show best results during fall and winter.

Why Winter Skincare Treatments Are Important

Every season comes with its own skin challenges. It’s no secret that the cold temperatures outside and the direct heat inside can take a toll on our skin. This temperature fluctuation, plus the wind and other outdoor stressors can cause dryness, irritation, inflammation and even acne.

Colder Temperatures

During the fall and winter months we are constantly going between cold outdoor temperatures and warm centrally heated rooms. The problem is that both environments draw moisture out of the skin, causing or exacerbating dry skin conditions.

Sebum production reduces during the wintertime. This, combined with cold temperatures and wind, greatly compromises the lipid layer. Your lipid layer is responsible for maintaining skin balance and protecting skin from external stressors. Disruption to the acid mantle leads to trans-epidermal water loss, leaving the skin dry and irritated.

Low Humidity Saps Moisture From Your Skin

Research shows that even a drop in humidity of just 30% can lead to fine lines and wrinkles in as little as 30 minutes. Furthermore, low humidity can cause a decrease in skin elasticity by drawing moisture from the uppermost layer, increasing skin roughness. As our skin loses moisture, it feels tighter, and it appears dull and without any luster. It could display some flakiness and even get chapped, while fine lines and wrinkles become more obvious. Additionally, it may worsen some pre-existing skin disorders and concerns.

Sun Reflects Off Snow

Did you know that snow is highly reflective and can multiply your UV exposure?  It can reflect and bounce up to 80% to 90% UV radiation. In winter, your skin is not just getting the rays from above, but they are also bouncing off snow on the ground.

It's also important to remember that cloudy snow days don't provide sun-protection either. No matter how thick those overcast clouds look, the sun’s rays can still penetrate through them. Sun protection is equally important in the wintertime as it is in the summertime.

Furthermore, the consistency in which you apply it is key. Snow, strong winds, and winter’s harsh conditions erode sunscreen even faster, wearing it away and reducing its effectiveness. Here are some of our hero sunscreens for winter:

• IS Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 40 and SPF 30 

• IS Clinical Lip Protect SPF 35

• CIRCADIA Light Day Sunscreen 37

The Best Treatments To Book During The Winter

JE’DERM Treatment #1: Signature Bespoke Facial

Our Bespoke Facial is a comprehensive treatment where most concerns are addressed, such as pigmentation, hydration, exfoliation, restoring skin acid mantle and oxygen which is vital for our skin to thrive and to recover from all the harshness the skin is exposed to in this particular season. Our Bespoke Facial is the perfect foundation to finding what other advanced treatments are beneficial for you, as well as a great start to a good skincare regimen.

Treatment #2: Microneedling 

Since microneedling has a short down time recovery period, winter makes it a perfect time for this treatment. It specializes in a controlled micro trauma to the skin to activate the body’s natural repair response. A favorite of our clients, this specialized method provides fantastic and visible results on repairing discoloration, scars and anti-aging as a whole.

Treatment #3: Chemical Peel

Highly versatile, chemical peels are the perfect form of exfoliation to treat common skin concerns like sun damage, fine lines, and acne while improving the skin’s overall heath.They can lift away years of damage to reveal clearer, smoother, and more radiant skin.

Treatment #4: Dermaplaning

The season doesn’t factor into getting a dermaplaning session as much as how badly the skin needs exfoliation this time of the year. The ability to get rid of dead cells and the development of new skin to rise to the surface allows active ingredients to be absorbed deeper into the skin. This makes dermaplaning one of the quickest and favorite methods of exfoliation for our clients due to the immediate visible results.

Keep Your Skin Healthy And Glowing All Winter At JE’DERM Skin Atelier

Secure your appointment this winter season with us soon, as our calendar gets filled quickly. We will be happy to find the best, most appropriate treatment for your desired skincare results! At JE’DERM skin atelier, we’re dedicated to getting to know you, your skin, and the best way to achieve the skin goals you desire.