A Guide to Winter Skin

Helpful tips to avoid dry, sensitive & irritated skin this winter.

A list of winter must-haves and dos curated with the help of Skeyndor skin specialists to help you glow all winter long!

Hydration

When the cooler months arrive, our heaters go on and our skin can be left feeling drier than ever. Restoring hydration to your skin is essential in maintaining a healthy, functioning skin barrier. Ensuring your skin is hydrated will help calm inflammation, protect your skin barrier and reduce any roughness, redness, flaking or dryness that winter may bring.

We recommend beginning your skincare routine as soon as you step out of the shower, this ensures you immediately retain and restore hydration!

Retinol

Winter is the perfect time to introduce retinol into your skincare routine, a potent ingredient that works wonders for anti-aging, cell regeneration and collagen production. For our younger clients this can work as a preventative method, and our clients with mature skin it visibly reduces signs of ageing - leaving your skin vibrant & youthful!

Due to retinol makes the skin photosensitive, meaning that it increases your skins sensitivity to the sun, winter weather reduces this risk however SPF is always a must. We recommend applying your retinol products in your evening routine to further eliminate any risk of sun damage.

Chemical Peels

An amazing way to shed any dead skin that can contribute to a dull, uneven complexion. Chemical peels work to shed that top layer of skin safely, which triggers an increase cell renewal & collagen production. Not only does this even your skin tone & gives you a radiant, plump complexion, but it allows all your other skin care products to penetrate the skin without being blocked by layers of dead cells, allowing them to do their best work!

Chemical peels are an ideal treatment for anyone, due to their low risk nature. Speak to one of our skin specialists in salon to arrange a custom peel tailored to your skin.

Visit us in salon to discuss tailored skin treatments and products with our beauty specialists.