The Great Winter Skin Slowdown: Why Your Glow Feels Like It’s on Holiday (and How to Bring It Back)
- Indulge Beauty
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
There’s something comforting about winter. Soft jumpers, early nights, and that first sip of something hot when your hands are still cold. But while you’re layering up and slowing down, your skin is having its own seasonal struggle.
We call it The Great Winter Skin Slowdown.
Here’s what’s really going on (and why your summer glow feels like a distant memory).
Your Skin in Hibernation Mode
As the temperature drops, your skin’s natural oil production takes a hit. Humidity falls, heaters go on, and suddenly your skin’s barrier is under attack from every angle.
What that looks like for you:
✔️ Dry patches that weren’t there last month
✔️ Flaky makeup that won’t sit right
✔️ A general “meh” feeling when you catch yourself in the mirror
✔️ Tightness, sensitivity, or even random breakouts (because yes, dry skin can break out too)
Your skin doesn’t hate you, it’s just conserving energy, much like the rest of us during winter.
Hydration vs Moisture: Yes, There’s a Difference
Let’s clear this up, because it’s one of the biggest mistakes we see in the salon.
Hydration = water.
Moisture = oil.
If your skin feels tight and papery, it’s craving water (hello, hyaluronic acid serums and hydrating masks).If it’s rough and flakey, it’s missing oils (think barrier creams, nourishing moisturisers, and lipid-rich products).
And if it feels like a hot mess? You probably need both.
The Sneaky Winter Skin Saboteurs You Haven’t Thought About
It’s not just the cold. Here’s what else might be messing with your glow:
Long hot showers: They feel good at the time but strip your skin barrier faster than you can say “where’s my moisturiser?”
Skipping SPF: UV damage doesn’t take winter off.
Central heating: Lovely for your toes, terrible for your face.
Poor exfoliation habits: Either doing too much (and wrecking your barrier) or not enough (and trapping dull, dry skin cells on the surface).
So... What Should You Actually Do?
We won’t list a million steps, because who has the time? But here’s what we recommend for every skin type right now:
✔️ Hydrate first, then moisturise. Lock in the good stuff.
✔️ Don’t skip your SPF. Even on grey days.
✔️ Add in a nourishing facial treatment. Something that gives you both instant glow and deeper skin support.
Our go-to product for hydration right now?
Aspect Hydrating Serum.
Packed with hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and B vitamins, this serum helps plump, protect and deeply hydrate. It’s lightweight, works beautifully under makeup, and gives your skin that fresh, dewy finish we all crave in winter.
Perfect for:
Dehydration
Fine lines
Dullness
Basically, anyone wanting their glow back
And our Winter Warmer Package is here for a limited time.
Enjoy:
🪨 30 minutes of hot stone massage
💆♀️ A 35-minute Nourish Express Facial
✨ Plus 10 minutes of extra facial massage for that post-treatment glow
It’s the perfect way to hydrate your skin, relax tight muscles, and give yourself a little mid-winter reset. Book here.
The Bottom Line?
Winter skin isn’t bad skin. It’s just asking for something different.
So layer up, drink your water, skip the boiling showers, and give your skin what it really wants this season: a little more love, a little more moisture, and a lot more patience.
If you want help tweaking your routine, booking a facial, or just figuring out what your skin’s trying to tell you — come see us. We’re here for all of it.
📞 Or come see us for a skin consultation!
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