Written by Albina Suarez-Ojedis / Medically reviewed by Heidi Young, PAC
This is a crucial mistake people make, when it comes to skincare: not synchronizing skincare routine with seasonal changes.
Here are the top 5 mistakes people commit during the winter season:
◦ 1. Using less SPF protection and not high potency medical skincare
UV rays are beaming down, damaging your skin, even when the sun hides behind the clouds.
◦ 2. Using generic, drugstore moisturizers and serums
Even when it comes to known, brand products from drugstores or even expensive department stores… Just because the label says that it contains important anti-aging ingredients, it does not mean it has been scientifically studied, proven, or even active, as with a well-known example of vitamin C.
◦ 3. Not treating hyperpigmentation before summer
You don't want to undergo treatments that require you to stay out of direct sunlight during sunny months.
◦ 4. Forgetting that the winter season is called “peel season” for a reason
The same as in number 3, you want to stay out of the sun as much as possible when undergoing chemical skin peels.
◦ 5. Waiting for spring to start laser hair removal
Laser hair removal takes time, as the treatment is split into several procedures, time spaced each. Waiting until spring to start the treatment may not allow enough time to be “summer-ready” on time.
Here are 5 things you should be doing in the winter:
◦ 1. Use high potency, medical-grade skincare
◦ 2. Undergo chemical peel treatments
◦ 3. IPL & laser hair removal should start now
◦ 4. Best time for body contouring treatments
◦ 5. Cellulite treatment should also start now, as cellulite treatment requires at least 3 treatments, 3 weeks apart, with an optimal outcome 2 months after treatments
Summer bodies are made in the winter!
Written by Albina Suarez-Ojedis / Medically reviewed by Heidi Young, PAC
This is a crucial mistake people make, when it comes to skincare: not synchronizing skincare routine with seasonal changes.
Here are the top 5 mistakes people commit during the winter season:
◦ 1. Using less SPF protection and not high potency medical skincare
UV rays are beaming down, damaging your skin, even when the sun hides behind the clouds.
◦ 2. Using generic, drugstore moisturizers and serums
Even when it comes to known, brand products from drugstores or even expensive department stores… Just because the label says that it contains important anti-aging ingredients, it does not mean it has been scientifically studied, proven, or even active, as with a well-known example of vitamin C.
◦ 3. Not treating hyperpigmentation before summer
You don't want to undergo treatments that require you to stay out of direct sunlight during sunny months.
◦ 4. Forgetting that the winter season is called “peel season” for a reason
The same as in number 3, you want to stay out of the sun as much as possible when undergoing chemical skin peels.
◦ 5. Waiting for spring to start laser hair removal
Laser hair removal takes time, as the treatment is split into several procedures, time spaced each. Waiting until spring to start the treatment may not allow enough time to be “summer-ready” on time.
Here are 5 things you should be doing in the winter:
◦ 1. Use high potency, medical-grade skincare
◦ 2. Undergo chemical peel treatments
◦ 3. IPL & laser hair removal should start now
◦ 4. Best time for body contouring treatments
◦ 5. Cellulite treatment should also start now, as cellulite treatment requires at least 3 treatments, 3 weeks apart, with an optimal outcome 2 months after treatments
Summer bodies are made in the winter!
