A New Year means new beginnings 鈥� it鈥檚 a time for rejuvenation and for looking forward to what鈥檚 to come. After Christmas has passed, and the cold of winter really sets in, maybe it鈥檚 a time for looking after yourself too?
The winter on the west coast brings a whole range of challenges 鈥� from wind and rain, to below-freezing temperatures and snow. Wrapping up in layers is the key to staying warm, comfortable and dry鈥攂ut what about your face? It has to bear the brunt of the weather鈥檚 whims, so its delicate skin needs some special care to look it鈥檚 best.
has some great solutions to help you look your best, even in the darkest part of winter and they also know how to make you feel special and cared for 鈥� in the clinic or in the comfort of your own home.
Winter weather, especially cold weather, is hard on delicate facial skin. Andrea of Olive Tree Aesthetics notes that 鈥渕edical-grade skincare is clinically proven and effective for treating and transforming the skin.鈥�
Great Hydration options for cold weather:
- Dry skin 鈥� try Alumier HydraCalm moisturizer. It鈥檚 specially formulated for redness-prone, dry, sensitive skin.
- More-dry skin 鈥� pick Alumier Recovery Balm. It鈥檚 a great post-procedure product and is excellent at hydrating, repairing and soothing the skin.
- Most-dry skin 鈥� choose ZO Hydrating Creme, especially for irritated skin. It鈥檚 soothing, full of antioxidants and peptides and its effects can be felt almost immediately.
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Celebrate you for the New Year: in-clinic or at home!
Self-care is important year round, but the winter months, especially after the busy holiday season, are a great time to indulge 鈥� a little, or a lot!
offers an in-clinic Glow Medical Facial that deeply cleanses, exfoliates and rehydrates the skin 鈥� pleasantly, while you relax. Treatments are customized based on the change you want to see.
Time is priceless, and if you don鈥檛 have time to come in, then choose from several at-home options:
- Alumier Let it Glow Kit includes an enzymatic peel for gentle at-home exfoliation, which comes with an Aqua Infusion Mask to replenish and hydrate, Recovery Balm for added soothing and hydration.
- ZO Brightening Kit includes an Enzymatic Peel for gentle exfoliation, an Exfoliation Accelerator to give you a healthy glow, and a Brightening Sheet Mask for even more hydration.
If you鈥檝e given your all this holiday season, or if you just want to give yourself a little treat, then give a call today at