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As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, you may notice your skin beginning to act up. Flaking, tightness, increased sensitivity, and dullness is all totally normal as your skin responds to various environmental stressors. By understanding why your skin develops these defense mechanisms, you have a better sense of how to manage them. While moisturizing daily is helpful, professional skin rejuvenation services can enhance and maintain a healthy complexion all year long.

What does cold weather do to the skin?

Here’s a breakdown of the typical changes your skin endures during colder months:

1. Loss of moisture & weakened barrier

Cold air, coupled with indoor heating, dramatically reduces humidity. As a result, your skin must work harder to retain moisture or block irritants. 

2. Decreased natural oil (sebum) production

In colder temperatures, sebaceous glands (the glands that produce oil in the skin) slow down. With fewer natural oils, the skin loses part of its self-lubricating defense system. The feeling of tightness, flaking, or discomfort is common. 

3. Constricted circulation & dullness

Cold causes blood vessels near the skin’s surface to constrict, reducing nutrient and oxygen delivery to your skin’s outer layers. This can dull your complexion and slow repair processes.

4. Redness, irritation & sensitivity

Frequent shifts between cold outdoor air and warm indoor environments can send your skin into overdrive. Dilating and constricting blood vessels, disrupting barrier function, and worsening conditions like rosacea or eczema are common.

5. Overexfoliation & irritation risk

In warmer months you might lean on stronger acids or scrubs, but in winter, aggressive exfoliation can strip what little barrier remains and lead to microdamage or inflammation. 

How can I protect my skin in the winter time?

The following treatment plans support the skin rejuvenation process throughout the winter months. 

Early winter (late fall/early winter): 

Collagen-boosting treatments such as microneedling or light resurfacing can help with dryness, loss of elasticity, fine lines, and help skin build resilience during harsh weather. These minimally invasive procedures have a brief healing period.

Mid-winter: 

Medical-grade hydrating facials using the AquafirmeXS technology infuse moisture and calm skin after any dryness or stress from heating and weather. This multi-step treatment plan is non-invasive and requires no downtime. The AquafirmeXS system is designed to address a variety of skin conditions on the face and scalp. 

Throughout winter: 

To maintain skin barrier health at home, use a gentle cleanser, hyaluronic acid, or ceramide serum, rich moisturizer/oil, humidifier, and sunscreen. 

In-office facial analysis

Are you looking for a more in-depth analysis of your skin to determine the best products to use? We offer a free facial analysis with our skincare diagnostics tool, the Skinscope. Upon completion of skin assessment, we provide customized product recommendations from the #1 ranked medical-grade skincare brand in the US and worldwide: SkinCeuticals. 

Advanced Aesthetic Treatments at RMI

We offer a number of advanced aesthetic treatments at our office, and we work with you to develop a personalized approach to your skincare. Address skincare concerns and protect against harsh environmental factors throughout winter months and beyond. Schedule a complimentary consultation through our website or call our office to learn more: 877-573-3737.