Fall and Winter Skincare

At summer’s end, you’ll start to notice the gradual change from bright, sunny days, to  cool crisp air and a beautiful array of gold, red, and orange hues in nature. Before you know it, winter is upon us with temperatures that can be biting cold or freezing.

This transition to winter can take a significant toll on our skin, so it's important to adjust your skincare routine. Luckily, at Physician Skin Services, we carry a full line of SkinBetter Science Skincare to help you customize a winter skincare routine that best fits your skin type and combat the dryness, redness, and other issues that are brought on by colder weather. 

3 Ways to Treat Your Skin During Colder Months

1. Stay Hydrated

Hydration is the first step in maintaining healthy skin all year round. The cold weather, lower humidity can lead to dry, cracked, tight skin and chapped lips. Drinking water is essential for maintaining proper hydration levels, encourages collagen production, plumps up and hydrates the skin and flushes out toxins. Staying hydrated allows the body to maintain the moisture your skin needs to look and stay healthy. 

2. Adjust Your Skincare Routine

Dry skin can lead to clogged pores and dull looking skin. Using a daily cleanser like SkinBetter Science’s Cleansing Gel is a great way to gently and thoroughly cleanse the skin to remove dirt and oil. To prevent clogged pores, exfoliating your skin gently 2-3 times a week, helps to remove dry skin and dead skin cells. SkinBetter Science’s Detoxifying Scrub Mask removes impurities, oil, and toxins. Your face will feel smoother, more even-toned with a natural glow. 

No skincare regime would be complete without a moisturizer to seal in moisture and prevent dryness. SkinBetter Science’s Hydration Boosting Cream is made for all skin types that delivers soothing and immediate hydration. 

3. Protection from the Elements

Just as sunscreen and protective clothing is vital to our skin and body’s health in the summer, it’s just as important in the fall and winter. Even in colder temperatures, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays continue to break down your skin cells leading to premature aging and increase risk of cancer. Additionally, those that live in areas with ice and snow are at a higher risk as they reflect up to 90% of UV rays and increase their intensity.

 
It’s best practice to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a minimum SPF of 30 as it blocks about 97% of harmful UV rays. Wearing appropriate clothing such as coats, scarves, and hats will help protect the skin from both the cold winds and UV rays. SkinBetter Science’s SunBetter Sheer SPF 56 provides a high level of broadband protection that is weightless and goes on transparent with additional benefits including protection from blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation.