How to Keep Facial Skin Healthy this Winter

December 18, 2017

By now, your skin may be noticing the change in the weather even in California. As late fall turns into early winter, the air becomes drier, and winds pick up. Add to this the amount of sun that your skin is still seeing, and you have a recipe that will quickly age the skin.

Nowhere is this more evident than on the face where the skin is fragile. While you may be able to protect the neck and chin with a scarf, you will need to do more than that this winter if you want to preserve the health of your facial skin and keep away signs of aging. Here are a few tips for keeping your skin smooth, bright and wrinkle-free.

Change Skincare Products

What may have worked to keep your skin healthy and oil-free in the summer may be too harsh now. Consider switching to a milder cleanser, and choose one without exfoliants to prevent daily harsh rubbing of your face. You may also need to find a thicker, more hydrating lotion to seal in moisture. A hydrated face will look younger and smoother.

Keep Using Sun Protection

While you may not be lying on the beach any longer, the sun still has the power to damage your skin during the winter, and sun damage quickly ages your skin. Your face is exposed every day, and you should daily apply a nickel-sized amount of broad-spectrum SPF to it.

Look into a Noninvasive or Minimally Invasive Treatment

Dr. Tavoussi offers several facial treatments that can keep your skin rejuvenated throughout the winter. A chemical peel can remove dead, dry skin cells that keep your skin from glowing. Microdermabrasion is a mechanical removal of these same dull cells. Laser skin resurfacing can reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles that may start appearing during the winter months and can even fade sun spots on the face or neck if you have not been as diligent in applying sunscreen as you should have been.

We offer consultations at the OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique if you are unhappy with the look of your facial skin. This skin often takes a huge beating, especially during the winter months, and shows signs of aging quickly. If you are dealing with dry, acne-prone, sun-damaged or aging skin, we have several noninvasive and minimally invasive options that can help.