Find out which facial treatments you should have during the winter

The low temperatures of winter mean you have to take extra care of your skin, particularly your face. Find out how and why.

In winter, in addition to the cold temperatures, the low humidity levels weaken our skin’s protective barriers, which is why it needs to be strengthened by reinforcing skin care. It’s important to drink more water and do some facial treatments.
Of course, facial care can vary from person to person, depending on the characteristics of their skin. However, at this time of year, the motto is to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.

Find out which facial treatments you should do during the winter

We’ve all felt the damaging effects that the cold and wind can have on our skin, especially in the areas of the body that are most exposed, such as the face. That’s why it’s important to reinforce skin care during seasons like winter, moisturising the dermis more often a day and using products that are richer in oils.
This time of year is also more favourable for certain dermatological treatments, such as chemical peels, pulsed light, microneedling and lasers. This is because these are procedures whose results benefit from low exposure to the sun’s rays. It is therefore recommended that they be carried out at times of the year when there is a low incidence of the sun’s rays.

Facial masks

One of the first beauty tricks that everyone should know is that the skin regenerates best at night, so it’s the right time to focus on moisturising it, particularly by applying facial masks. During the rest period, the ingredients in the mask will have the opportunity to penetrate deeply into the dermis, thus increasing their effectiveness and improving the results shown on the skin. In addition, there are other procedures you should adopt to look after your skin during the winter.

Moisturisers with antioxidants

In the colder seasons, you should prioritise the use of creams and cosmetics with antioxidants, as they are very important for strengthening the skin’s protective barrier, especially on the face.
Try to apply moisturisers rich in vitamins C and E to your skin, as they are able to fight free radicals, reinforcing the skin’s protection against cold weather aggressions.
Naturally, the type of moisturiser you use should vary according to your skin type. Thus, those with dry skin should favour creamier, moisturising cosmetics rich in substances such as ceramides, urea, aloe vera or almond oil. Those with oily skin but more parched areas of the face should favour gentle exfoliators and oil-free creams with a gel texture.

Sunscreen

Although many people forget, sunscreen should also be applied to the face during the winter, as the sun’s rays continue to reach our skin.
So, no matter how cold or grey the day, be sure to protect your face with a sunscreen that’s right for your skin.

Lip moisturiser

In winter, it’s common to suffer from lip chapping and dryness, as this is a thin and delicate area that is very exposed to aggressive agents such as cold and wind, typical of this season.
So take care of your lips by applying super moisturising lipsticks. If you already feel that your lips are parched, then you should opt for lip moisturisers with a lot of fat in order to restore the softness of this area of the skin.

Warm water

Although the cold winter weather invites you to take hot baths, for the sake of your skin, we recommend washing your face with cold to lukewarm water so as not to destroy the protective skin barrier on your face.
In addition, you should wash your face with a product suitable for your skin type and wipe your face with a terry towel, without rubbing, to preserve the skin’s natural protection as much as possible.

With all this care and facial treatments, you’ll be able to “overcome” all the challenges that winter poses to your skin. Don’t forget to consult qualified professionals who can provide your skin with the most appropriate aesthetic treatments at this time of year.