A Beauty Mark Guide to Protecting Your Skin Barrier This Season

As winter settles in and the air becomes colder and drier, keeping your skin glowing and hydrated can feel like a challenge. At Beauty Mark, we specialize in adjusting your skincare routine seasonally so your complexion stays resilient, radiant and balanced no matter what is happening outside. With a few thoughtful enhancements at home paired with the right Beauty Mark professional treatments, you can maintain that winter glow all season long. 

Start with your cleansing routine

Your cleansing step creates the foundation for how your skin receives every active that follows. If you are starting your morning with a gel cleanser, you may unknowingly be dehydrating your skin before applying any serums or creams, increasing the need for extra hydration to replenish what has already been stripped away.  Switching to a milk-based cleanser during the colder months helps maintain moisture and protects the skins natural barrier from the very first step.

But before you reach for your cleanser take a look at how you remove makeup and SPF. Your cleanser is not designed to do all the heavy lifting. Introducing micellaire water or a pre-cleansing oil can make a remarkable difference in hydration and clarity, especially in the winter months.

We love Biologique Recherche, Eau Micellaire, an elevated micellar water enriched with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and amino acids. It gently removes make up, sunscreen, and impurities while leaving the skin hydrated, soothed, and perfectly prepared for your cleanser to do its real job.  To use- saturate a cotton round or 2 x 2 gauze and wipe the skin. Focus around the eyes, nose, and hairline where product and SPF often accumulate, and you will immediately notice how much more thoroughly your skin is being cleansed.

This small but meaningful addition will create a ripple effect throughout your routine. When make-up and SPF are lifted away first, your cleanser can truly clean the skin instead of pushing residue around. From there, your serums and moisturizers penetrate more effectively, helping preserve hydration and maintain your glow throughout the driest winter days.

Once your skin is properly prepped, using a Biologique Recherche milk- based cleanser further supports winter skin health. These cleansers wash the skin without disrupting its natural balance, providing a soft yet thorough cleanse ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin. They help preserve the lipid barrier, the key to resilient winter skin and create a balanced surface that enhances the absorption and performance of your serums, toners, and creams.

Adding a nourishing mask two or more times per week

A hydrating mask is one of the winter’s best kept secrets for restoring comfort and moisture.

Masque Visolastine from Biologique Recherche is a Beauty Mark favorite because it delivers deep, long-lasting hydration while strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier, essential when weather and indoor heating robs moisture away from the skin, transepidermal water loss (TEWL). TEWL rises because the air contains less humidity, so moisture escapes more easily. 

Masque Visolastine replenishes hydration, soothes irritation, and helps the skin stay calm, cushioned, and radiant through the season. Apply to clean skin, leave on for at least 20 minutes, then follow with your serums and moisturizer for boosted results.

Switch to a richer moisturizer

Cold, dry air can leave the skin feeling parched and dull, so locking in moisture becomes a top priority. Upgrading to a richer moisturizer in the winter months helps maintain hydration and protect your barrier so your skin stays glowing and balanced. 

One of our favorites is Cream Extraordinary by MBR, formulated for more mature skin that needs support in combating signs of aging such as deep wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and dullness. It has a rich, luxurious texture that melts into the skin leaving it deeply nourished without feeling greasy this is an incredible cream for dry winter climates, though the right moisturizer will always depend on your unique skin and routine. An in-person consultation with a Beauty Mark esthetician ensures your regime is personalized and effective.

Don't forget your environment- consider adding a humidifier next to your bed.

One of the easiest ways to prevent winter dryness is putting moisture back into the air. We love the Vituivi humidifier, a sleek, stylish piece that blends into your home while keeping your environment and your skin hydrated. Running it overnight helps to prevent the tight, flaky feeling that often appears in the morning during the winter months. You'll also sleep better and breathe better throughout the night. For a calm nighttime routine, pair your humidifier with a diffuser and add essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus for extra relaxation while you sleep.

Glow through the season

Winter skin does not have to mean dryness, dullness, or discomfort. With the right cleansing steps, nourishing hydration, richer moisturizer, and environmental support, your skin can stay luminous and resilient from the first snowfall to the final thaw. Need help adjusting your winter routine? Our aestheticians are here to guide you toward products and treatments that honor your skin’s unique needs and keep you glowing all season long. 

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