Professional Skin Care
Winter is on its way — whether you’re excited for hot chocolate and snowball fights or prefer cozying up by the fire — the cold weather can take a toll on skin. Read on for top spa treatments for winter and tips to help your clients look and feel their best through the cold months.
Seasonal Skin Care Transition
How fall turns to winter varies by location, but one thing’s constant: temperatures drop and indoor heating goes up. The hot, dry air inside and the cold, windy air outside both stress the skin. Fortunately, many spa treatments can hydrate, calm irritation and restore warmth and comfort. Clients often need thorough replenishing from head to toe and rely on you to guide them through this seasonal shift.
As winter sets in, dryness and flakiness usually get worse. Snow may be pretty, but it isn’t always kind to complexions. Many people also seek relief from the cold with long, hot showers or indoor heating, which strip natural oils and leave skin feeling dry, itchy and cracked. That’s why focused winter skin care is so important.
Facial Treatments
For windburn, dry patches or dehydration, moisturizing and restorative facials are ideal. While many facials help year-round, these are especially suited to winter skin.
For weather-related irritation, a rejuvenating facial is a solid first step. The Paprika Herbal Treatment is a warming option for mature or uneven skin. Paprika and cinnamon invigorate and increase circulation, while sage, honey and lavender soothe and hydrate wind-beaten skin, leaving a firmer, fresher glow.
Cold temperatures and humidity changes can rob skin of its summer radiance and lead to dullness. A gentle peel helps by speeding cell turnover and removing the layer of dead skin. The Blueberry Detox Firming Peel uses lactic acid to lift dead cells, while blueberry, raspberry and blackberry juices add vitamins and antioxidants. A client on our site, Pamela S., said: “I LOVE this treatment … I count on this for skin in need of a detoxifying exfoliation and a glow that lasts for days. It contains paprika, which warms the skin and increases blood flow, which is SO GOOD. A secret weapon that every esthetician needs in their back bar.”
When it’s cold outside, a warming treatment can feel extra comforting. The Eight Greens Phyto Masque – Hot warms the skin while delivering nourishment. Honey supports moisture, and antioxidants from yucca, flaxseed, linseed and chasteberry help improve skin texture. The heat effect comes from paprika, which revives winter-dull complexions. Because it’s also sold in retail size, clients can enjoy this mask at home.
Body Exfoliation
A full-body exfoliation is another great way to restore dry winter skin. Too much time near heaters, hot tubs or saunas can compromise skin texture and moisture, causing tightness and flakes. An exfoliating scrub removes dead cells to reveal smoother, softer skin, and it’s a perfect add-on before treatments like body wraps.
A professional scrub removes the itchy top layer and reveals hydrated skin. The Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub fits the winter mood — cranberry, green tea and pomegranate are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The Coconut Sugar Scrub is another winter favorite: hydrating coconut oil with refreshing cucumber and natural cane sugar leaves skin soft and silky, and the coconut scent can evoke a tropical escape even in snowy weather. Follow scrubs with a wrap, massage, shower and a soothing moisturizer for a hydrated, happy client.
Product Picks
– Eight Greens Phyto Masque – Hot: Firming, lifting and hydrating mask
– Coconut Sugar Scrub: Refining and hydrating body scrub
Body Wraps
Body wraps are welcome any time of year, but coming in from the cold to a warm wrap feels extra luxurious. Eminence Organics herbal body wraps are made to heal, restore and detoxify, and they can help tighten skin across the body. The Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap is an indulgent winter choice — cocoa is rich in antioxidants and helps moisturize while macadamia and almond oils soften skin.
For warming results, the Herbal Cellulite Treatment nourishes and hydrates with honey while paprika and stinging nettle provide a comforting heat sensation. This spicy blend helps refresh the look of the skin. If skin is very dry, the Stone Crop Restorative Body Wrap uses aloe and potent actives to hydrate, rejuvenate and brighten from head to toe.
Massages
A massage is a perfect way to relax during the busy holiday season. Our Apricot Body Oil is a go-to for massage, leaving skin soft and nourished. Apricot kernel oil is high in vitamins A, C and E, and grapeseed and jojoba oils add deep hydration.
The Stone Crop Body Oil from Eminence Organics is also excellent for massage, formulated with arnica and oils from stone crop, rosehip and avocado to moisturize and soothe.
Product Picks
– Herbal Cellulite Treatment: Regenerating and toning body wrap
– Apricot Body Oil: Soothing and hydrating massage oil
Finishing Touches & Home Care
Encourage clients to keep up their self-care at home with Eminence Organics products to extend the benefits between visits.
For the face, recommend the Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum to maintain hydration through the cold months. Hyaluronic acid draws and holds water in the skin, providing long-lasting moisture — exactly what winter skin needs.
For the body, suggest the Stone Crop Body Lotion. Packed with hydrating stone crop and bioflavonoids, it keeps skin moisturized and minimizes flaky patches.
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