Whether you have normal, oily or dry skin, you might want to pay special attention to it during the cold seasons. Autumn and winter seasons require a special skincare routine. You may need to use different skincare products during various times of the year. There are 7 ways to prepare your skin for cold temperatures which will help keep your skin feeling good all year round. 

Eliminate Dead Skin Cells

You may experience flaky, dry skin toward the end of the summer. Dead skin cells and pore clogging might appear due to the damaging dermal impact of hot temperatures. Clogged pores do not breathe resulting in lack of proper nutrition. Therefore, it is important to eliminate dead skin cells prior to the colder months.

You will be able to get rid of excessive clogs and open your pores by adding an exfoliating scrub to your skincare routine. This will allow your nutrient rich skincare products to be more effectively absorbed. This results in skin that looks healthier and smoother.

Medispa procedures such as chemical or enzyme peels, dermaplaning and hydrafacials can help jump start your exfoliation routine.

Pay Attention To Your Skincare Routine

Your skin may require more nutrition during the colder months, depending on your climate and geographical location. This requires you to pay more attention to your skincare products and routine. It is important to care for your dermal tissues daily. Both in the morning and evening with colder outside temperatures. Talk to your skin care provider for specific recommendations based on your skin type and needs. Not all skin care products are equal and may not be right for you.

Keep Your Skin Hydrated

Keeping your skin hydrated is important year around. But colder temperatures can make your dermal tissues extra dry. During the winter and fall seasons extra attention is needed to keep your skin hydrated.  Using a special lotion or cream during this time may add extra moisture to your dry and sensitive skin that requires nutrition. Oral hydration is also very important in helping keep your dermal tissue well hydrated.

In today’s rapidly evolving world of aesthetics, we now have the exciting option of a long lasting injectable hyaluronic acid moisturizer. Allergan Aesthetic launched SkinVive September of 2023. This hyaluronic acid injection is injected into the epidermal layer providing up to 6 months of hydration. This treatment is provided by a medical aesthetic provider.

Don’t Forget About SPF Protection

It is a common mistake not to use SPF during the cooler months.  UV radiation is present regardless of air temperature, meaning that direct sun exposure during the cool months can result in skin damage. Creating a skin barrier with SPF creams to protect your dermal tissues from sun damage is important even in the fall and winter season.

To avoid increasing your risk of skin cancer, it is recommended that you incorporate a SPF product into your daily routine, regardless of the weather outside. Utilizing a tinted SPF may enhance your makeup routine while providing protection.

Don’t Forget Proper Care of Your Lips

It is essential to remember that your lips require the same attention as your skin. Similar to the way you address dry skin with moisturizers, hydrating lip balms are important to take care of chapped lips.  SPF containing lip balms are recommended during times of direct sun exposure.

Undergoing lip filler injections from time to time is another option to keep your lips well moisturized all year round.  Having hyaluronic acid filler injected into your lip tissues improves the overall condition and adds substantial moisture to your lips. Such lip fillers should be administered by a medical aesthetic provider.

Watch What You Eat

Changing your diet may also help you prepare your skin for the winter months.  Adding healthy fats and oils to your daily diet will help nurture your skin tissues. Foods such as salmon, avocado and other products with healthy fats and oils will help keep your skin hydrated. Don’t forget your proper water intake as well.

Visit your Skincare Specialist

Your skin will benefit greatly from regular visits to your skincare specialists as part of your skin care routine, especially during the cold fall and winter months. Effectively eliminating dryness, exfoliation and adding moisture to your skin tissues is especially important during the fall and winter seasons.  By taking your individual skin type into account your skin care specialist can customize your skincare solutions. The most suitable skincare products will be chosen in order to maintain the proper level of moisture in your skin tissues.

All in all, your skin requires special attention during the fall and winter seasons. This is especially true right after summer since skin tissues usually react harshly to sudden transitions from one season to another. Take proper care of your skin regardless of the weather conditions outside.  Consult your skin care specialist to develop your personalized skin care plan for year around healthy, glowing skin.  

Cheri Jespersen WHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner/Owner

Almond Aesthetic Medicine

826 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601

541-887-8229 www.AlmondAesthetic.com