If your skin feels dry, irritated, or extra sensitive this season, you’re not alone! Winter’s cold air, indoor heating, and lower humidity can take a toll on your skin’s natural defenses. Here are some essential reminders to keep your skin barrier strong, balanced, and radiant.
1. Cleanse Only Once a Day
Many of you are still cleansing twice a day, but did you know it takes 24 hours for your hydro-lipid film (your skin’s protective microbiome) to rebuild? Over-cleansing can strip your skin of its natural protective oils, leaving it vulnerable.
✨Try this instead:
Use an oil cleanser in the evening to gently remove the day’s buildup while keeping your skin nourished. In the morning, simply rinse with water before applying your hydrosol and serums - no cleanser needed!
2. Don’t Over-Exfoliate
When skin is compromised, less is more. Over-exfoliating can further weaken your skin barrier, leading to redness, dryness, and irritation.
✨Our advice:
If your skin is flaring up, skip exfoliation entirely until it’s calm. Then, introduce it slowly based on your skin’s tolerance and needs.
3. Hydrosols Are Your Best Friend
Hydrosols (plant-infused facial mists) are an essential step in maintaining hydration and skin barrier health.
✨How to use:
Generously mist your skin before applying your oil serum - pat it in, and if your skin drinks it up quickly, apply more! Keep a bottle on hand to refresh and hydrate throughout the day.
4. Protect from Heat & Harsh Weather
Hot showers, direct heater blasts, and exposure to cold winds can dehydrate and damage your skin’s moisture barrier.
✨Be mindful of:
Shower temperature: Keep it warm, not hot.
Heating: Avoid direct exposure to your face.
Cold air: Apply a thicker moisturizer or balm before heading outside and consider wearing a scarf to shield your skin.
5. Stay Hydrated from the Inside Out
Hydration isn’t just about what you put on your skin - it’s about what you put in your body, too!
✨ Nourish your skin from within:
Drink plenty of water with lemon and enjoy herbal teas to support overall hydration and well-being.
6. Book a Facial - Your Skin Will Thank You!
Nothing compares to the deep care and nourishment your skin receives during a professional facial. Regular facials (every 4-6 weeks, or at least seasonally) help prevent and address skin concerns before they worsen.
✨ Pro-aging is our goal - we’ll tailor your treatments to support your skin’s changing needs through every season, through life’s stressors, and every stage of life.
Ready to give your skin the love it deserves? Book your next facial today! Schedule here.