Face Lab Aesthetics’ Cold-Weather Skin Essentials

Cold weather has a way of sneaking up on your skin. Between air outside and dry indoor heat, winter quietly compromises your skin barrier if you don’t adjust your routine. Here’s how we keep skin calm, hydrated, and glowing all winter long.

1. Hydration Is Non-Negotiable

Cold air and indoor heating drain moisture faster than you think.

• Upgrade to a richer barrier cream (we love Revision DermProtect Barrier Defense).

• Apply moisturizer to slightly damp skin. Hydrating serums like hyaluronic acid help seal in moisture.

• Don’t stop at your face. Your neck, chest, and hands deserve the same care.

2. Cleanse Gently, Always

Your winter cleanse should comfort your skin.

• Opt for a cream or hydrating, calming cleanser.

• Skip harsh actives or foaming cleansers that disrupt the barrier.

If your skin feels tight after cleansing, it’s time for a change.

3. Exfoliate With Intention

More exfoliation does not mean better results in winter.

• Limit exfoliation to 1–2 times per week.

• Choose gentle chemical exfoliants over abrasive scrubs.

• Protect the barrier first.

4. Barrier Repair = Healthy Skin

Your skin barrier is everything this season.

Barrier-supporting serums and moisturizers help:

• Calm redness

• Reduce flaking

• Improve texture and tone

A strong barrier also means your treatments and products work better and last longer.

5. SPF Is Still a Daily Essential

Winter sun is still sun.

• Apply SPF 30+ every single day, even when it’s cloudy or snowing.

• Non-negotiable if you’re using retinoids, acids, or receiving professional treatments.

6. Turn Down the Water Temperature

Hot showers feel amazing, but your skin strongly disagrees.

• Heat strips natural oils and worsens dryness.

• Choose lukewarm water instead.

• Moisturize immediately after bathing to lock in hydration.

7. Add Moisture Back to the Air

Indoor heat dries skin from the inside out.

• A nighttime humidifier can be a total game-changer.

• Especially helpful for dehydrated or acne-prone skin that feels tight but still breaks out.

8. Adjust Actives. Don’t Eliminate Them

Winter calls for balance, not quitting your favorites.

• Reduce frequency or buffer retinol and acids with moisturizer.

• Redness or stinging is a cue to scale back, not push through.

Consistency > intensity.

9. Give Extra Love to Lips & Eyes

These delicate areas show dryness first.

• Use lip balm daily (we’re obsessed with Revision Lip Replenisher).

• Switch to a richer eye cream at night. NeoCutis is a favorite for hydration and repair.

10. Professional Treatments Shine in Winter

Cooler months are ideal for in-office care.

Winter is perfect for:

• Hydrating and barrier-repair facials

• Chemical peels and laser treatments (thanks to lower sun exposure)

• LED therapy to calm inflammation and support healing

We offer Celluma LED therapy in the office and Omnilux devices to take home for continued results.

Need help customizing your winter routine or planning treatments? We’re always here for your skin.