The Best Facial Treatments to Get During Fall and Winter, According to an Esthetician
As the weather gets cooler, we shift our wardrobe to include warmer layers of clothing—why not take that same approach to our skin care routine? Why not add an extra layer of protection and moisture to our daily skin care routine? Or better yet, why not take that extra step and get a professional treatment?
The Benefits of Professional Facial Treatments
Professional treatments can help shed the damage summertime has caused our skin. Controlled exfoliation breaks down the dead stratum corneum (skin’s outermost layer) cells, allowing your esthetician to treat deeper levels of the skin. Shedding those outer layers of skin also allows fresh cells to regenerate for a fresh fall glow. As an esthetician, I always advise my patients to get professional treatments this time of year to help their skin recover from summer and ease through this seasonal shift, keeping their complexion healthy in time for fall and the coming holidays. Here are other reasons to consider getting in-office treatments:
- More potent ingredients, faster results. Don’t get us wrong: At-home skin care products and treatments can be effective when used correctly. However, there are certain results you just can’t achieve without the help of a professional. A professional treatment performed in a clinical facility or spa is going to be more potent than any topical treatment performed at home. A professional simply has access to professional-grade active ingredients that can penetrate more deeply into your skin than any retail product.
- Some potent treatments can do more harm than good if done incorrectly. A professional works to adjust and control the pH levels of the skin, by treating both the epidermis and dermis with high-quality professional-grade products, machines and tools. These professional products, if used incorrectly (by a client at home) could really do damage to the skin.
- Professionals can diagnose
your skin type and concerns correctly. We often misdiagnose our own skin type. Seeking a professional analysis of what your skin type is may be just what your complexion needs to stay balanced. A professional has the knowledge and tools to analyze and customize treatments for your skin needs. - Professional treatments can help you relax. Not only does an expert know how to properly navigate professional products, they also have the ability to provide a relaxing and luxurious experience to ease the mind, body and soul.
Best Facial Treatments for Fall and Winter
There are so many professional treatments available today. If you’re wondering which one is right for you around this time of the year, below are a few suggestions, along with why I recommend them, the process and the cost involved. With a few adjustments to your current regimen combined with professional treatments, your skin will retain that youthful, supple summer glow all throughout the holidays.
1. Chemical Peel
What it is: The process of applying a chemical solution to the skin to slough off dead skin cells, accelerate cell turnover and stimulate collagen production for smoother, brighter skin.
Who it is for: Anyone who wants to improve the overall health of their complexion. Depending on the strength of the peel—superficial, medium or deep—it can address many specific concerns from reversing hyperpigmention, smoothing wrinkles and improving skin tone, texture and clarity.
Why get it at this time of the year: It’s a great way to address multiple skin concerns at once. This time of the year is ideal because we are less susceptible to complications that come with too much UV exposure during the post-care healing process.
How it works: A thorough consultation between you and the professional happens a week prior to your appointment, during which certain ingredients are advised to be avoided days leading to the peel. On the day of the peel, your skin is simply cleansed, then prepped with a solution typically to neutralize the pH levels of your complexion. All peels are slightly different; the professional will know what to use based on your skin needs and concerns, and the amount of the chemical peel that will be applied. After the peel, soothing products are applied to wrap up the treatment.
Length of appointment: Can vary. Every location is different but it’s typically 45 to 60 minutes.
Downtime: The process is quick and painless (for most), but the downtime depends on the strength of the peel and the state of your complexion prior to the peel. You’ll begin to see peeling and flaking of the skin in the days after, which can be esthetically displeasing for some. You might also feel tight and dry as outer layers shed and fresh skin cells emerge. This phase could go anywhere from five days to several weeks.
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