Winter Skin: Why It Happens + How to Refresh for Spring
Written by Abbi Schumacher, Nurse Injector
As we step out of winter and into the brighter days of spring and soon, summer, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your skin. After months of harsh Wisconsin weather, you may be noticing your skin feels dull, dry, uneven, or more sensitive than usual. The good news? This is completely normal and completely fixable.
Winter in Wisconsin brings sub-zero temperatures, wind, low humidity, indoor heat, and limited vitamin D. While cozy, these conditions can take a serious toll on your skin. What you’re seeing now, dullness, fine lines, dehydration, and sensitivity, is often the result of a compromised skin barrier.
When the skin barrier is disrupted, it struggles to retain hydration and protect itself from external stressors. This can lead to tight, flaky skin, increased redness, breakouts, and a crepey appearance with more visible fine lines.
So, how do we reset your skin for the season ahead?
Spring is the perfect time to resurface, restore, and rebuild, prepping your skin for a healthy, radiant summer glow.
Step 1: Exfoliate & Renew
Winter can leave a buildup of dead, dull skin. Removing that layer is key to revealing a brighter, smoother complexion.
VI Peel – A powerful chemical exfoliation that resurfaces the skin, improving tone, texture, and hydration.
MOXI Laser – A gentle, non-ablative laser that refreshes the skin and creates a more even, radiant complexion.
Hydrafacial – A deep cleanse and exfoliation that leaves skin instantly glowing, hydrated, and rejuvenated.
Step 2: Hydrate & Glow
After exfoliation, restoring hydration and calming the skin is essential.
Focus on gentle, barrier-supporting ingredients:
Plated Calm – Formulated with glycerin and beta glucan for deep hydration, along with platelet-derived exosomes to support skin repair.
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque / Gel / Mist – Ideal for calming redness and soothing sensitive, post-winter skin.
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore – A rich moisturizer with ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to rebuild the skin barrier and lock in hydration.
Step 3: Smooth & Stimulate
Now that the skin is prepped, it’s time to target fine lines, texture, and long-term skin health.
Microneedling – Stimulates collagen and elastin production to improve texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
Neurotoxin (Tox) – Softens dynamic lines and creates a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
Refreshing your skin doesn’t have to be complicated—but it should be intentional. The transition into spring and summer is the ideal time to invest in your skin, setting the foundation for a healthy, radiant glow all season long.
As always, our team offers complimentary consultations to create a customized plan tailored to your unique skin goals