Skin Care for Winter: Top 5 Skincare Products

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IN THIS POST:

• 01 SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced
• 02 SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator
• 03 SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair
• 04 SkinCeuticals Retinol (0.3, 0.5, 1%)
• 05 Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier
• 06 Get Shopping with Cosmedica

 

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IT'S that time of year again – the air is crisp, and we’re putting on our cozy sweaters while finding comfort in hot chocolate sipped from festive mugs.

But with the dropping temperature, our skin’s moisture level also takes a dip. Winter’s harshness exposes our skin to dryness and dehydration. This is typically when atopic dermatitis (eczema) flares up. Dull and lackluster skin is also a concern during this time of year because of decreased collagen production and decreased exposure to sunlight.

To address this, we need to adjust our skincare routine with the shifting seasons, safeguarding our skin to ensure not only its radiance but health as well.

At Cosmedica, in Victoria, British Columbia, these are our clinic’s favourites on skin care for winter, which have proven amazing results for our clients.

1. SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced

/ SKINCEUTICALS A.G.E. INTERRUPTER ADVANCED

If your main concern is aging, A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced is a potent corrective cream treatment that helps reverse visible signs of aging impacted by collagen decline and glycation, including wrinkles, laxity, and dullness.

Ideal for | All skin types.

How to use | Apply twice daily to your entire face, neck, and chest.

2. SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator

/ SKINCEUTICALS RETEXTURING ACTIVATOR

This amazing serum resurfaces the skin but without the intensity of Retinol. It’s formulated to exfoliate the skin and replenish the skin’s barrier simultaneously to improve rough skin texture, fine lines and dullness. This unique serum has resurfacing and replenishing results without irritation or harsh side effects.

Ideal for | All skin types.

How to use | Apply 4-6 drops of serum to your face, neck, and chest, twice daily.

3. SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair

/ SKINCEUTICALS ANTIOXIDANT LIP REPAIR

This emollient lip treatment heals chapped lips and keeps them moisturized. Pair this with a Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier to keep the lips extra plump.

Ideal for | All skin types.

How to use | Apply lightly every day. Finish this routine with a sunscreen.

4. SkinCeuticals Retinol (0.3, 0.5, 1%)

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Retinol increases the production of collagen, which can visibly result in reduced pore size, glowing and radiant skin, and more youthful-looking skin. However, their side effects can be intense if you’re using them for the first time. So, combining the moisturizing benefits of Triple Lipid is a sure win for your winter skincare routine!

Ideal for | Normal, oily, combination skin.

How to use | Apply in the evening; avoid your eye region. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated.

5. SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid (H.A) Intensifier

/ SKINCEUTICALS HYALURONIC ACID INTENSIFIER

H.A. Intensifier is a multi-beneficial corrective skin serum proven to increase the skin’s Hyaluronic Acid levels through its unique formulation, leaving it plump.

Ideal for | All skin types.

How to use | Apply 4 - 6 drops to your palm and dab onto your forehead, cheeks, chin, and neck, once or twice daily.

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“A great combination is SkinCeuticals Retinol (0.3, 0.5, or 1.0) and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizer. The moisturizer minimizes the side effects of Retinol, which makes Retinol more tolerable. Retinol increases the production of collagen, which can visibly result in reduced pore size and radiant skin.” 

— Cosmedica

Here are other essential tips on skin care for winter:

• Don’t forget to wear your SPF, even on gloomy days: The sun’s shorter wavelength (UVB) may not be as forceful, but the sun’s longer wavelength (UVA) will always pierce through those clouds and may still cause damage to the skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is your moisturizing humectant BFF: This naturally occurring sugar molecule found in our bodies is also responsible for keeping our skin hydrated. Products with HA will always help with dry and dehydrated skin. Medical-grade products examples are HA Intensifier, Hydrating B5 Gel, Retexturing Activator, Antioxidant Lip Repair, Phyto Corrective Gel, and Phyto Corrective Masque.
• Wintertime is laser treatment season: With less exposure to the sun, this is the best time to get your laser resurfacing treatments, tattoo removal sessions, and laser hair removal appointments.

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