Skin tends to feel drier in the winter months as the temperature drops, and there is less moisture and humidity in the air. In addition to the colder weather outside, we tend to spend more time indoors with the heat turned up, which can further dry the skin. This can lead to dryness, itching, flaking, cracking, and even premature fine lines and wrinkles. To combat dry winter skin, it’s important to keep the skin moisturized and protected with the right medical-grade skincare and treatments. Fortunately, the Clinic 805 skin specialists are here to support you with expert skincare advice.
1. Choose the Right Moisturizer
Younger patients tend to have oilier skin and therefore usually require a lightweight moisturizer. Over time skin tends to dry out as a result of decreased levels of natural hyaluronic acid and oil production. A reduction in hormones can also affect skin hydration levels. For example, estrogen helps to stimulate the right amount of oil production to keep it supple, smooth, and plump. But as estrogen decreases, the skin can become drier and itchier. In this case, a heavier moisturizer may be needed.
2. Invest in Medical Grade Skincare
Medical-grade moisturizers are essential to keep skin healthy and hydrated in the winter. They contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than over-the-counter products, providing deeper hydration, exfoliation, and protection from harsh weather conditions. Trusting a skincare professional can help you achieve optimal skin health. Here are our skin specialists’ top 4 moisturizers for winter.
ZO® Daily Power Defense
Supports continuously healthy skin and enables a long-lasting, youthful, and healthy complexion. This advanced serum is clinically proven to strengthen skin’s protective barrier while defending against environmental stressors and premature signs of aging.
ZO® Renewal Crème
A lightweight, fast-absorbing hydrator for mild dryness and redness. Clinically proven to revitalize the appearance of stressed skin.
ZO® Recovery Crème
A luxuriously rich hydrator for moderate dryness and redness. Clinically proven to rejuvenate the appearance of fragile skin, including neck aging.
ZO® Hydrating Cream
Awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the National Eczema Association, this moisturizer temporarily relieves symptoms of severely dry skin while calming skin to soothe visible irritation and replenishing skin’s natural moisture to aid in skin recovery.
3. Apply Your Skincare in the Right Order
When applying your skincare, start with products like serums — and work your way up to thicker creams, finishing with a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Your Clinic 805 skin specialist will provide you with a skincare protocol sheet that will list the product order for you after you complete your VISIA® skin analysis.
4. Boost Hydration with SKINVIVE™ by Juvéderm®
If topical moisturizers aren’t doing enough for you, clinical treatments can help improve your skin’s hydration. Skin boosters like SKINVIVE™ are a series of hyaluronic acid microinjections just under the skin’s surface. This procedure provides deeper, longer-lasting hydration for up to nine months that can help reduce fine lines and restore your natural glow, luminosity, texture and elasticity. It acts as a built in highlighter by many little microdroplets putting the HA right where it wants to live hydrating your skin from the inside out. This treatment is fantastic for all skin types.
5. Get Expert Skincare Advice
At Clinic 805, we’re here to help you develop a tailored plan with the best skincare and treatments for your winter skin needs. To learn more about how to achieve healthy and hydrated skin all winter long, contact us today to schedule an in-person consultation to review your skincare goals. You can also place a skincare order online.
