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 can support you with expert skincare advice.
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 because 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. All Clinic 805 medical grade skin care consultations start with Canfield’s Visia Skin Analysis to assess your current skin health baseline to determine your skin care needs.
Invest in ZO® Skin Health 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 and penetrate the epidermal- dermal barrier, providing deeper hydration, exfoliation, and protection from harsh weather conditions. Trusting Clinic 805s scientific approach of Canfield imaging and clinically proven skincare can help you achieve optimal skin health.
ZO® Hydro Mist
National Rosacea Society’s Seal of Acceptance.A soothing facial mist that restores hydration, immediately calms visible redness and supports skin’s protective barrier. Lightweight formula provides ongoing relief + comfort to skin. Ideal for sensitive skin + skin prone to redness. Alcohol-, fragrance- and dye-free.
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® AOX Illuminating Serum
A concentrated antioxidant serum that provides protection against pollution + premature signs of aging while visibly brightening the skin with a subtly luminous, soft-focus finish.
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 Creme
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.
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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.
Boost hydration with Juvéderm® Skin Vive™
If topical moisturizers aren’t doing enough for you, clinical treatments can help improve your skin’s hydration. Skin boosters like Skin Vive 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.
Explore SkinVive’s deep hydration benefits and more in Clinic 805’s radiant skin guide.
Curious about Skin Vive? Book a consultation at 250-595-3888 or contact us.
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.
