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WINTER SKIN SURVIVAL GUIDE: HYDRATION TIPS FOR COLD WEATHER



Winter in NYC can be harsh on your skin, leaving it dry, flaky, and dull. Cold temperatures, low humidity, and aggressive indoor heating systems strip moisture from the skin, often leading to dehydration. Dehydration can weaken the barrier of our skin,  making it more vulnerable to irritation, redness, and sensitivity. Follow these expert tips to keep your skin radiant all season long.


Hydration Tips for Glowing Winter Skin


  1. Upgrade Your Moisturizer: Swap lightweight lotions for rich, emollient creams that lock in moisture. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and grapeseed oil, which nourish and protect the skin barrier.

  2. Don’t Skip Sunscreen: Even in winter, UV rays can damage your skin. Opt for a moisturizer with SPF or layer a broad-spectrum sunscreen over your hydration products.

  3. Stay Hydrated From Within: Drink plenty of water and herbal teas to maintain hydration levels. Foods high in water content, such as cucumbers and oranges, can also help.

  4. Invest in a Humidifier: Indoor heating can dry out the air in your home. A humidifier restores moisture, creating a skin-friendly environment that prevents dehydration. We highly recommend the nightstand-friendly designed Cloud Humidifier by Vitruvi. 

  5. Gentle Cleansing is Key Avoid harsh cleansers that strip natural oils. Opt for cream-based or hydrating cleansers that clean without compromising your skin’s moisture levels. 

  6. Exfoliate with Care Regular exfoliation removes dead skin cells, but overdoing it can worsen dryness. Choose gentle exfoliants, like enzyme-based products, and limit use to once or twice a week.


Spa Treatments for Winter Skin

  1. Hydrating Facials: Facials with hydrating masks or oxygen infusions can deeply replenish moisture and revive dull skin. Perfect for busy schedules, our 45-minute Signature Facial delivers a quick yet powerful hydration boost, leaving your skin refreshed and glowing.

  2. Body Treatments: Don’t forget to moisturize your skin all over your body daily to lock in hydration and maintain softness between treatments.

  3. Hand and Foot Care: The cold can wreak havoc on extremities. Indulge in manicures and pedicures that include paraffin wax treatments for intense hydration. Our current obsession? The Soft Lotion from Diptyque.


Winter doesn’t have to bully away your skin’s health and beauty. With these hydration tips and spa treatments at Spencer’s, you can maintain a radiant glow, even in the chilliest months.


Book in a winter spa treatment with us at www.spencers.spa. We look forward to hosting you. 

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