Issue 52 | Winter Rules for Your Skincare Routine
Winter in Michigan isn’t just a seasonal shift, it’s a full-blown skin disruptor. Cold temperatures, dry indoor heat, and wind exposure can throw your skin completely off balance.
So if you're still using your summer gel cleanser or skipping moisturizer, chances are... your skin is feeling it.
Winter skin doesn’t have to mean dry, dull, or irritated! With a few intentional adjustments, you can protect your glow all season long.
🧊 What Changes in Winter?
Winter skin isn’t just about dryness. Here’s what’s really going on beneath the surface:
Lower humidity levels
Between forced indoor heating and dry outdoor air, there’s almost no moisture in the environment—which means your skin is constantly losing hydration.
Weather exposure
Frigid wind especially can lead to redness, flaking, and sensitivity.
Decreased oil production
Your skin naturally produces less oil in colder weather, which means it’s more prone to dehydration, tightness, and irritation.
🧴 How to Adjust Your Winter Skincare Routine
Switch to a cream based cleaner
A gentle, cream-based cleanser helps remove impurities without compromising your moisture barrier. (This one is our top seller!)
Layer in hydrating serums
Add in some rich humectants like hyaluronic acid and peptides. These ingredients attract and hold moisture, keeping your skin plump all day.
Lock in moisture
Switch to a thicker, more hydrating moisturizer with ceramides, fatty acids, and plant oils that replenish the skin’s lipid layer and prevent water loss.
Don’t skip SPF
Yes, even when it’s cloudy or snowing. UV rays can still damage your skin in the winter, especially with reflective surfaces like snow! Daily SPF is a must to protect collagen production and prevent sun damage year round.
Bonus Option: Get your Vitamin D
Sunshine is redefined with exclusive adapDvate™ technology that mimics the sun’s benefits. This lightweight spray formula helps to support skin’s ability to produce necessary Vitamin D without the UV exposure or damage.Colorescience Barrier Pro™ Serum Spray offers advanced antioxidant protection that’s perfect for harsh winter weathers.
Schedule Your Visit
Our estheticians specialize in building custom routines that work with your skin—not just the weather. Whether you’re battling dryness or just need a seasonal refresh, we’ll create a plan (and facial) that gives your skin exactly what it needs this season!