With the arrival of winter and a decrease in temperature, the skin begins to react to environmental changes. Frost, cold wind, dry air in rooms due to heating - all these factors can cause discomfort and provoke a deterioration in the skin condition. Patients of cosmetology clinics during this period often complain of dryness, peeling, redness, increased sensitivity and other problems. Let's take a closer look at what complaints most often bother people in the winter and how to deal with them.
1. Excessive dryness of the skin
One of the most common complaints from patients is dry skin. In winter, the humidity level decreases, and constant contact with artificial heating dries the skin even more. As a result, a feeling of tightness, peeling and even microcracks appear, which can cause discomfort and pain.
What to do?
- Use moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, ceramide complexes, and natural oils.
- Add serums with antioxidants and glycerin to your care.
- Use a humidifier indoors.
- Avoid harsh cleaning products that contain alcohol or sulfates.
2. Skin peeling and sensitivity
Excessive dryness leads to peeling, especially around the nose, cheeks, and lips. Many patients also notice increased sensitivity: the skin may turn red and react more sharply to cold than usual.
What to do?
- Avoid harsh scrubs in favor of gentle peels with lactic or mandelic acid.
- Use creams that soothe and restore the skin's barrier function (with panthenol, aloe vera, azulene).
- Apply moisturizer immediately after washing, while the skin is still damp.
3. Vascular changes and redness (couperosis, rosacea)
Cold air outside and sudden temperature changes indoors can cause capillaries to dilate, leading to facial redness. This is especially common in people with thin and sensitive skin, as well as those suffering from couperose or rosacea.
What to do?
- Use creams and serums to strengthen blood vessels (with vitamins C, K, and rutin).
- Avoid hot baths and sudden temperature changes.
- Perform procedures aimed at strengthening blood vessels, for example, laser removal of couperose or mesotherapy with venotonics.
4. Acne flare-ups
Although acne is often considered a problem of oily skin, it can worsen in winter even in people with a tendency to dryness. This is due to a decrease in immunity, stress, improper care, or the use of too thick nourishing creams that clog pores.
What to do?
- Use light but moisturizing skincare products (with zinc, niacinamide, salicylic acid).
- Regularly cleanse the skin using mild gels without aggressive surfactants.
- Take a course of professional facial cleansing or procedures aimed at balancing sebum production.
5. Exacerbation of atopic dermatitis and eczema
Patients with chronic dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis or eczema often notice exacerbations in the winter. The main causes are dry air, contact with synthetic fabrics, and sudden changes in temperature.
What to do?
- Use special emollients and creams with anti-inflammatory components.
- Choose clothes made from natural fabrics.
- Humidify the air in your rooms and drink enough water.
- Avoid hard water and hot showers.
6. Seasonal hair loss and brittle nails
During the winter, many people notice that their hair falls out more than usual and their nails become brittle. This can be due to vitamin deficiencies, poor circulation to the scalp, and exposure to cold air.
What to do?
- Take vitamins with biotin, iron, and zinc.
- Massage the scalp to improve microcirculation.
- Use care products to strengthen hair and nails (keratin, silk proteins, natural oils).
How does ML Beauty Clinic help deal with winter skin problems?
In our clinic, we offer a wide range of procedures that will help protect and restore your skin in winter:
- Deep hydration – biorevitalization, mesotherapy, carboxytherapy.
- Strengthening blood vessels – laser treatment of couperose, plasma therapy.
- Skin regeneration – chemical peels, care masks.
- Anti-stress programs – hardware massages, LED therapy.
Winter is a time when skin needs special attention. Choose the right care, sign up for treatments at ML Beauty Clinic, and let your skin shine with health at any time of the year!