Winter Skin Rescue: 7 Treatments to Revive Dry, Dull Skin at Advanced Practice Aesthetics
Winter in Minnesota and Colorado brings snow, cold temperatures, and very dry air. Cold air holds less moisture, and indoor heating further reduces humidity — a combination that can significantly compromise your skin barrier. As a result, many people experience dry, tight, dull, irritated skin during the winter months.
While moisturizers, humidifiers, and protective clothing can help, winter skin concerns often require professional treatments and medical-grade skincare to restore balance and maintain healthy skin function.
At Advanced Practice Aesthetics, we focus on strengthening the skin barrier, calming inflammation, and supporting long-term skin health — especially during harsh winter conditions.
Common Winter Skin Concerns
Once the temperatures drop, your skin suffers.
During colder months, skin is more prone to:
Consistent home care is essential, but professional treatments can significantly improve winter skin health when dryness and irritation persist.
1. RF Microneedling
Radio Frequency Microneedling is a safe and effective way to combat winter skin problems. During an RF microneedling treatment, a group of ultra-fine needles penetrates the skin, essentially causing micro-wounds that stimulate your skin’s healing properties.
Additionally, the radio frequency heats the underlying tissue, which can further enhance collagen production and skin tightening.
RF microneedling can help boost collagen production, smooth your skin's texture, and improve hydration retention (essential in the winter months). We can use this procedure on various body areas, including the face, neck, decolletage, arms, abdomen, and thighs.
Post-treatment skincare focused on barrier repair helps reduce dryness and downtime during the winter months.
2. Chemical Peels
Another popular option for improving winter skin is professional chemical peels, which range from light, barrier-friendly peels to medium-depth chemical peels, depending on your skin’s needs.
At Advanced Practice Aesthetics, we offer light chemical peels using Epionce formulations as well as medium-depth chemical peels, including VI Peels, to address concerns such as dryness, dullness, uneven tone, acne, and pigmentation.
Light chemical peels are designed to gently refresh the skin, improve texture, and support ongoing skin health with minimal downtime. Medium-depth chemical peels, such as VI Peels, work more deeply to improve skin clarity, tone, and overall radiance.
Winter is an ideal time for chemical peels because there is less sun exposure, which helps reduce the risk of post-treatment pigmentation and allows the skin to heal more comfortably.
Regardless of peel depth, proper pre- and post-peel skincare is essential. Supporting the skin barrier before and after treatment helps improve results, minimize irritation, and promote safe, even healing.
Your provider will guide you on which peel type is most appropriate for your skin and how to prepare for and recover from treatment.
3. (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo Rejuvenation
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photo rejuvenation is a light-based treatment (not a laser) that uses broad-spectrum light to target skin conditions, particularly pigmentation, redness, acne, and visibility of spider veins.
IPL photo rejuvenation also stimulates collagen production. IPL can support overall skin clarity and collagen stimulation over time, promoting a more youthful appearance and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Winter is the best time for IPL skin rejuvenation because there is less direct sun exposure.
Aftercare involves avoiding sun exposure, using sunscreen, following gentle skincare routines, and staying hydrated to support the healing process.
4. Dermaplaning
For instant glowy skin and smoother makeup application, go with dermaplaning. Dermaplaning is a simple procedure that uses a sharp scalpel to gently remove the outermost layer of skin.
Eliminating this dead layer of skin reveals smoother, brighter skin and helps enhance the effectiveness of your skincare routine. Dermaplaning can be especially helpful in winter by removing flaky buildup that can interfere with hydration.
5. PRP Skin Rejuvenation
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a great treatment to get in the winter to help promote healing and rejuvenate your skin. This treatment involves drawing a small amount of your blood and separating it in a centrifuge to gather the platelets.
This concentrated plasma is injected into your skin to stimulate healing and regeneration. PRP therapy is a way to naturally support collagen production and support skin rejuvenation and recovery during the winter months.
6. Hydrating Facials (With Medical Grade Skincare)
You can never go wrong with a hydrating, professional facial performed by a licensed esthetician using medical-grade skincare products.
Facials involve deep cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, supplemented with medical-grade Epionce formulations designed to support barrier repair and hydration.
If your face feels dry, tight, and flaky, consider signing up for a facial at Advanced Practice Aesthetics.
7. Medical-Grade Winter Skincare (Our Approach)
Professional aesthetic treatments are most effective when supported by consistent, medical-grade skincare — especially during the winter months. At Advanced Practice Aesthetics, our skincare philosophy focuses on strengthening the skin barrier, calming inflammation, and supporting healthy skin function, rather than relying on aggressive exfoliation or short-term fixes.
During winter, cold air, wind, and indoor heating can weaken the skin’s natural defenses, leading to dryness, irritation, and increased sensitivity. A barrier-first approach helps the skin retain moisture more effectively, tolerate professional treatments more comfortably, and recover more efficiently after procedures.
This type of skincare support is especially important for maintaining results from treatments such as chemical peels, RF microneedling, IPL, and injectable services throughout the colder months.
Your provider will guide you on which skincare steps are most important for your skin and treatments, and how to adjust your routine during the winter season.
Book Your Med Spa Treatment in Colorado or Minnesota
For professional med spa treatments in Hopkins, Minnesota, or Berthoud, Colorado, choose Advanced Practice Aesthetics! Our licensed providers will help customize your treatments and skincare to support healthy skin during the dry winter months.
Bring out your sunny side with a stimulating chemical peel or PRP therapy! Call us at 612-895-5895 or book an appointment online today.