It’s Officially Winter — Time to Repair, Protect & Glow!

It’s Officially Winter — Time to Repair, Protect & Glow!

Today’s Winter Solstice marks the official start of the coldest, driest months of the year — a period when Dallas skin concerns rise sharply. Between chilly winds, indoor heating, and low humidity, your skin loses water faster, leading to dryness, dullness, irritation, and tightness. Even your lashes and brows become more fragile.

Here’s your Winter-to-Spring guide to keeping your glow protected and healthy all season.

1. Why Winter Takes a Toll on Your Skin

Winter air contains significantly less moisture, and indoor heating pulls even more hydration from the skin barrier. In Texas, rapid hot-to-cold temperature swings make things worse.

This causes:

• Increased transepidermal water loss

• Flaking and rough texture

• Heightened sensitivity

• Fine lines appearing more pronounced

• Slower cell turnover

Your routine must adapt to these seasonal changes.

2. Build a Winter-Proof Routine

• Double Cleanse for Barrier Protection: Start with an oil cleanser like COSMEDIX Purity Solution to remove makeup and buildup without stripping. Follow with a gentle, hydrating cleanser to support your moisture barrier. 

• Exfoliate Gently: Dead skin accumulates faster in winter, blocking hydration. Choose gentle enzymes or mild exfoliants once or twice a week to keep skin smooth without irritation.Our facials also include enzyme masks tailored to your skin’s exact needs for safe, effective winter exfoliation!

• Hydrate in Layers: Winter skin needs ingredients that pull in and hold moisture:

• Hyaluronic acid serums and moisturizers like SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan or COSMEDIX Cell ID

• Probiotics + peptides for barrier support

• Weekly hydrating masks to replenish moisture

• Upgrade Your Moisturizer: Swap your lightweight, brightening summer moisturizer for a richer winter formula with ceramides, fatty acids, and nourishing oils such as SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore or COSMEDIX Humidify to reinforce your barrier and prevent moisture loss.’

• Don’t Forget the Sunscreen! Yes, you still need SPF in winter! UV rays and temperature swings in Texas stress the skin year-round. We love TiZO AM Replenish, our go-to mineral SPF that hydrates, protects, and doubles as a primer under makeup. Lightweight, non-greasy, and perfect for daily wear.

3. Why Winter Is the Best Time for Facials & Metabolic/Chemical Peels

Winter is ideal for deeper corrective work. With lower sun exposure, your skin can recover smoothly while treatments work more effectively.

• Monthly facials remove buildup and boost hydration, keeping your skin healthy and supple; but you need more to achieve deeper results

• HydroLux, microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning refine texture and brighten dull winter skin

• Advanced metabolic chemical peels like Blueberry Jessner, Timeless, TCA, and Deep Sea Peel stimulate cell turnover, improve tone, and target pigmentation

• Microchanneling (coming soon!) will take results even deeper by enhancing collagen stimulation and improving product absorption. 

Winter is the perfect season to focus on smoother, clearer, more radiant skin.

4. Lashes & Brows Need Winter Care Too

Cold weather = brittle lash and brow hairs. Elevate your lash lift or brow lam with our luxury keratin treatment designed to hydrate, protect, and strengthen. Pair it with your lash and brow serums at home:

• Duo Lash & Brow Boost Growth Serum hydrates and protects after lifts + laminations

• BL Lash MD Advanced strengthens natural lashes, supporting extension retention

Healthy lashes and brows frame the face and enhance your winter glow instantly.

5. Internal Support: The Missing Step in Most Winter Routines

Winter skin health is not just topical.

• Drink more water than you think. especially if you consume coffee or caffeine. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, meaning you’ll need extra hydration to compensate

• Add omega-3s to strengthen the skin barrier

• Focus on antioxidant-rich foods (berries, spinach, sweet potatoes.)

• Use a humidifier while you sleep — an easy, evidence-backed hydration booster

These internal habits dramatically improve resilience and barrier function in cold months.

Your Winter Glow Up Starts Today

The shortest day of the year is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and recommit to a routine designed for the season. Glow Up Studio Dallas is here to guide you through winter with advanced facials, metabolic peels, and curated skincare tailored to your skin, lashes, and brows.

Book your Winter Radiance session today and protect your glow from Solstice to Spring.