Winter is a particularly tough season for skincare, but it’s also the best time to invest in professional light and laser treatments.
We highly recommend booking MOXI, BBL, Microneedling, UltraClear, SkinTyte, and Sofwave from November through March, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors in the warmer months.
Winter means less sun and weaker UV exposure, which is ideal for more intense and targeted light and laser treatments.
Is my skin ready for winter skin treatments?
Healthy skin is always the first priority.
If your skin barrier is actively irritated, we may need to focus on restoring comfort and hydration before moving forward with more intense, corrective treatments.
Healthy and hydrated skin reacts better to light and laser treatments, giving you a more desirable outcome.
Before recommending specific treatments, we like to look at the whole picture:
· Your current routine
· Your skin's sensitivity
· Your primary concerns
· Your goals
Effective, consistent at-home skincare can support a healthy skin barrier that’s ready for light and laser corrective treatments.
What skin treatments should I do in winter?
Once your skin barrier is healthy, it’s important to choose the right treatment for your unique skin, needs, and goals.
At The Look Aesthetics, our consultations are all about getting to know you and recommending a custom treatment plan. If you’re in the Franklin, TN area, you can click here to book your consultation and come see us!
And if you can’t come into our office for a consultation, we’ll walk you through understanding which treatments are best aligned with your needs and goals.
The best winter skin treatment targets your primary concern:
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Have uneven tone and pigment? BBL is the best treatment for sun spots, uneven skin color, redness, and broken capillaries.
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Focused on improving texture and skin quality? You may want to book MOXI for smoother, more radiant skin in just 2-4 weeks.
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Worried about the tone and texture of your skin? BBL + MOXI together are a game-changer! These two give you comprehensive surface improvements in just one session.
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Looking for deeper correction? UltraClear laser resurfacing can significantly improve sun damage, acne scarring, and advanced skin aging that’s unresponsive to other treatments.
Winter skin treatments should include prep and aftercare
Check with your provider before starting or stopping a specific product before or after treatment. You should share your full skincare routine so they can help you effectively prep.
We typically ask our patients to prep with a skin lightener like Koji Pads to get the best result from a laser treatment.
We may also need to protect the skin after a procedure by focusing on skin barrier support and pausing the use of any active ingredients that can interfere with healing.
In-office treatments move the needle toward real results, but home care is just as important. What you do at home protects your investment and enhances your results.
Pro tip: During recovery, avoid introducing new active ingredients or exfoliating products until you're cleared to resume them. You can care for your results by consistently using a gentle cleanser, getting appropriate hydration, and using high-quality SPF.
Your post-treatment routine is an extension of the treatment you’re investing in
Why do we recommend Alastin after UltraClear?
After UltraClear, we send patients home with an Alastin post-procedure kit.
The star is the Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex+. The kit also includes an Ultra Light Moisturizer and other recovery products.
Why Alastin? They say it best: “Alastin is clinically proven to help prepare skin and reduce visible recovery time when used before and after treatments.”
How can you make the most of your winter skin treatments?
The first step is to invest in light and laser treatments in the winter season to take advantage of reduced sun exposure. (It’s also a good excuse to cozy up at home for a day while you heal!)
The goal of winter skincare isn't to use the most products or book the most aggressive treatment.
You want to keep your skin healthy, comfortable, protected, and supported so you can continue working toward your long-term goals.
Healthy skin is a year-round project. Winter is just the best season to invest in light and laser treatments!
Click here to book a consultation so we can learn more about your skin, goals, and needs.
Not in the greater Nashville area? You can find some of our favorite skincare and winter-worthy products in our online shop.