Winter is approaching. Whether you’re excited for hot chocolate and snowball fights or curled up by the fire and hunkered down until spring, there’s no denying that harsh weather can take a toll on your skin. Read about some of the best spa treatments for winter and how you can help your clients get through this cold, balmy season looking and feeling great.
Changes in skin care depending on the season
The transition from autumn to winter differs depending on the region you live in, but it is no exaggeration to say that the temperature is dropping and the heat is becoming more intense. What this means is that the hot, dry air indoors has a negative effect on your skin, which is compounded by the cold air and wind outside. However, there is no need to worry. There are plenty of skin care treatments that can hydrate, reduce irritation, and even warm up cold skin during these long, dark months. Your clients may be undergoing extensive head-to-toe nutrition and are counting on you to expertly guide them through this transition and prepare them for the onslaught of bitter cold.
As winter approaches, dry and flaky skin can become more severe as temperatures drop and weather becomes more extreme. Snow, you are beautiful, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your skin color is good. In addition, many of us rely on artificial heat sources and long hot showers and baths to escape the cold. Both central heating and exposure to hot water can further strip the skin of its natural oils, making it dry, itchy, cracked, and flaky. That’s why winter skin care is so important.
facial treatment
If windburn or dry, dehydrated skin on the cheeks is an issue, clients can benefit from moisturizing, rejuvenating, or restorative treatments. Although many types of facials can be beneficial at any time of the year, certain treatments stand out as ideal options for this season.
If your client is experiencing weather-related skin irritation, a rejuvenating facial is a great place to start. Paprika Herbal Treatment is a spicy option that is perfect for mature, uneven, or problem skin. Paprika and cinnamon rejuvenate and revitalize, while sage, honey and lavender soothe, moisturize and moisturize wind-ravaged skin, leaving clients with fresher, firmer and more radiant skin.
Extreme temperature and humidity changes can create a perfect storm of skin problems. Any shine left from summer may have long gone and dullness has begun. Now is a good time to recommend a peel, as gentle exfoliation speeds up cell turnover and gently breaks down the glue that holds dead skin cells together. I don’t want it.
Blueberry Detox Firming Peel contains lactic acid to slough away dead skin cells, and blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry juices contain vitamins and antioxidants. Both estheticians and customers Pamela S.reviewed the peel on our website and said: “I love this treatment…it’s my go-to for skin that needs detoxifying exfoliation and a glow that lasts for days. It has paprika, which warms the skin and improves blood circulation. It’s so good. It’s the secret weapon every esthetician needs in their back bar.”
There’s nothing more perfect for winter than hot cocoa. The Chocolate Mousse Hydration Mask is a real luxury for dry skin this time of year. Packed with moisturizing oils from macadamia nuts, almonds and jojoba, plus antioxidants from cocoa and vitamins C and E, this skin treat hydrates, plumps and plumps your skin. Also available in retail sizes, clients can enjoy this decadent mask in the comfort of their home.
body exfoliation
Another great way to heal dry winter skin from head to toe is with an exfoliating treatment. Spending too much time warming yourself by the fire or relaxing in a bath or sauna can reduce texture and moisture levels throughout your body, leading to tightness, peeling, and itching. Exfoliating scrubs remove dead skin cells and reveal fresher, smoother skin. A beneficial treatment on its own, a body peel is also a great addition to another treatment, such as a body wrap.
Professional scrubs are a great way to remove the top layer of dead, itchy skin and reveal a smooth, moisturized glow. The Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub creates the perfect vibe for the winter season. Cranberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, as are other ingredients such as green tea and pomegranate. Coconut sugar scrubs are also a great option for winter. Moisturizing coconut oil is combined with revitalizing cucumber, while natural sugar exfoliates and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. And the beachy scent of coconut may conjure up images of a tropical paradise, even with a foot of snow on the ground. Then, with a wrap, massage, shower, and soothing moisturizer, your clients will leave feeling hydrated and happy.
body wrap
Body wraps are also a year-round treatment, but there’s something particularly appealing about turning on a warm, cozy wrap from the colder months. Here are some examples that our clients will love:
eminence organic Herbal body wraps are designed to heal, restore, and detoxify and can be used to tighten skin throughout the body. Continuing with the hot cocoa theme, the Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap is the perfect indulgence for this time of year. Made with antioxidant-rich cocoa to moisturize and reduce the appearance of fine lines, and skin-softening macadamia and almond oils, this wrap is a luxurious treat for your skin.
For a warming option, the herbal cellulite treatment nourishes and moisturizes the skin with honey, while paprika and nettle create a sensation of heat. Welcome in this cooler season. This spicy combination energizes the skin’s appearance and brings a healthy glow. If your client’s skin is feeling dry, Stone Crop Restorative Body Wrap contains aloe and powerful active ingredients to hydrate, rejuvenate and brighten skin from head to toe. To do.
Massage
Nice massage ideas are definitely on the table while we get cozy. What better way to calm your mind amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season than with some relaxing downtime?
Our Apricot Body Oil is your go-to massage oil that leaves your skin incredibly soft, smooth, and nourished. Apricot kernel oil is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and grapeseed oil and jojoba oil are both incredibly nutritious and moisturizing.
Another Eminence Organic oil that is great for massage (at the spa or at home) is Stone Crop Body Oil. It’s infused with arnica and oils from stone crop, rosehip, and avocado for hydration.
