Summer Skin is Made In Winter

Professional skin peels are a popular cosmetic treatment for rejuvenating the skin, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, and hyperpigmentation, and achieving a smoother, more radiant complexion. While skin peels can be done year-round, starting in winter has unique advantages.

Reduced Sun Exposure: Winter’s shorter days and lower UV index mean less sun exposure, reducing the risk of UV damage after a peel, which can lead to hyperpigmentation. Even though sunscreen is still essential, the overall reduced sunlight helps protect your skin more effectively.

Cooler Temperatures: Winter’s cooler temperatures are ideal for post-peel recovery. Heat and sweat can irritate your skin and prolong healing, but staying indoors in winter allows for more efficient skin repair. Additionally, winter often encourages more focus on skincare routines with heavier moisturisers and hydrating products, supporting the healing process.

Less Humidity: Winter’s lower humidity levels create an optimal environment for post-peel skin. High humidity can prolong healing, while winter’s drier air helps your skin recover more efficiently. This allows your skin to repair itself with less risk of complications, resulting in better overall outcomes from your peels.

To prepare your skin before a professional peel, use key active ingredients. Use Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to exfoliate dead skin cells, retinoids to accelerate cell turnover, and antioxidants like vitamin C to protect and brighten the complexion, and tyrosinase inhibitors help reduce hyperpigmentation. Incorporate these actives into your routine a few weeks prior to your peel to receive the best results.

 

Murad’s professional peels utilise advanced formulations that combine potent ingredients with advanced formulations. These peels are designed to deliver maximum results with minimal downtime, making them suitable for various skin types and skin goals. Murad home care products nicely compliment your professional skin treatments to get the best results. The products that we recommend for preparation are:

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum; a fast-acting serum with 3 retinol technologies to visibly improve the key signs of ageing, plus a dose of hydrating hyaluronic acid so common retinol issues like dryness are practically a non-issue

Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment; uniquely encapsulated retinal serum that dramatically lifts and improves sagging, smooths deep-set wrinkles and increases skin elasticity.

AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser; creamy exfoliating cleanser containing physical and chemical exfoliations including Salicylic, Lactic and Glycolic Acids to reveal smoother skin.

Vita-C Glycolic; Vitamin C and Glycolic Acid serum to dramatically brighter, healthier-looking skin.

Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum; this intensive treatment targets dark spots and promotes surface cell turnover for brighter, more even skin.

 

The Murad products we recommend for post care are:

Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser; this creamy and calming cleanser is great for all skins without over drying. Containing Oat Extract and a hydrating Sugar Complex to keep your skin calm while it recovers.

Cellular Hydration Repair Trio; consisting of a serum, cream and sleeping mask. This trio all contains Bilberry Seed Extract rich in omegas 3 and 6 to provide a healthy barrier. Clinically proven to strengthen, nourish and repair your skin’s barrier in 30 minutes. Tip: apply the mask as a night time moisturiser and sleep in it for overnight hydration.

Revitalixir Recovery Serum; as the name suggests, this serum renews vibrancy as well as boosting softness and moisture.

Intense Recovery Cream; a comforting cream for face and eyes that deep moisturises even severely dry skin as it relieves visible redness and encourages recovery.

 

Winter provides perfect conditions for starting Murad Professional Skin Peels, offering reduced sun exposure, cooler temperatures, and ample recovery time. With Murad’s tailored treatments and complementary home care products, you can achieve your skin goals and ensure your skin is ready to shine by spring and summer. Take advantage of this ideal season and give your skin the rejuvenating treatment it deserves. Find your closest Murad Clinic today