Ozark winters are not for the faint of heart, and if you’re paying attention, you’ll see the effects in your skin! With the season comes a drop in humidity, chilly outdoor air, and dry indoor heat—all of which can leave your skin desperate for moisture. You might notice your complexion becoming scalier, your fine lines and wrinkles becoming more pronounced, or a general dullness.
Thankfully, our licensed aesthetician Kat and our expert medspa team have you covered. This winter skincare guide is packed with reliable tips and treatments to keep your skin resilient, radiant, and glowing as the temperatures drop.
Our Aesthetician-Approved Winter Skincare Tips
During winter, your at-home skincare routine should focus on hydration and protection. Here’s how:
- Exfoliate regularly: Gently exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and improve product absorption, while being careful not to overdo it to avoid skin irritation. About once or twice per week should be enough, depending on the products you use and your skin’s sensitivity.
- Gentle cleansing: It’s crucial to keep your face clean without stripping away your skin’s natural oils. We recommend a hydrating gel cleanser to remove impurities without over-drying.
- Rich moisturizers: Winter calls for a step up in your hydration game! Swap your lightweight lotion for a more substantial moisturizer (look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or shea butter) to fortify your skin’s lipid barrier and lock in moisture.
- Consistent SPF use: SPF is your skin’s best friend, even in winter. Protect yourself by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day, even when it’s cloudy, to protect against sneaky UVA rays that age your skin.
- Special eye care: The delicate, thin skin around your eyes is easy to forget, but can be especially susceptible to drying out in winter. Use a lightweight, hydrating eye cream to maintain the twinkle in your eyes.
- Powerful extras: Consider using a heavier night cream for an extra moisture boost, or incorporate a hydrating mask, serum, or face oil. If you have especially dry skin, using a humidifier in your home can help maintain ambient moisture levels, providing additional relief for your skin.
Professional Medspa Treatments to Go the Extra Mile
During the winter months, non-surgical medspa treatments can be especially beneficial for rejuvenating the skin after exposure to the harsh weather. Here are some of our favorite options to accompany our at-home routines this time of year:
- Custom spa facials like the Calming Facial, chemical peel, or Hydrafacial are customized to your skin type and concerns to provide much-needed moisture and nourishment during the colder months. Based on your concerns, we’ll help you select the right facial or combination treatment to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate the skin, alleviating dryness and dullness without causing irritation.
- Morpheus 8 Microneedling stimulates collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and tone. During winter, it can be particularly effective for revitalizing a lackluster tone or improving fine lines and early signs of aging.
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacials or AcuPulse CO2 fractional laser treatments can reduce the appearance of sun damage, redness, and even fine lines. Winter is the perfect time for these treatments, since it’s easier to avoid the sun afterwards—a critical part of aftercare.
Remember, the best winter treatment depends on your individual skin concerns and goals! Consulting with a licensed skincare professional is the best way to find the right treatment that your skin with love. And at Maningas Wellness Spa, we only offer physician-approved treatments that get real results.
Visit Joplin’s winter skincare experts
Don’t let the cold Missouri weather dull your sparkle! Visit us at our Joplin medspa, Maningas Wellness & Injectables, for rejuvenating treatments from injectable Botox® and filler to non-surgical body contouring. Patients in the Four-State area can reach out to us at 417-437-0303 or drop us a message online to set up a personalized consultation.