Last week, we shared why flooding is one skincare trend that dermatologists enthusiastically recommend to prevent cold weather from leaving your skin looking lackluster. But what if, even with your best efforts, winter’s effects still dull your complexion? 

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute can help with a dual treatment featuring dermaplaning and HydraFacial MD, leaving your skin exceptionally radiant.

The Science Behind Glowy Skin

After a good exfoliation, you’ve probably noticed that your skin seems to have a natural “aura.” When we talk about glow, that post-exfoliation effect is what we’re referring to, and it all comes down to how our skin reflects light.

At its freshest, the skin has a smooth, even surface composed of healthy cells that allow light to bounce off uniformly. This reflection creates the appearance of a natural glow.

However, as dead skin cells build up, they create a rough, uneven surface that scatters light, casting subtle shadows and making your complexion appear less luminous. Cold air and indoor heating make the problem even worse. Not only does it dry out your skin, but that lack of hydration also slows down the natural cell turnover process.

Unless you regularly treat your skin with exfoliating and hydrating treatments, that layer of dead skin cells lingers, giving your skin a dull appearance and acting like a barrier preventing your skincare products from penetrating past the surface.

Get Your Glow Back With Dermaplaning Followed by a HydraFacial MD

When your skin needs a glow-up this winter, dermaplaning and a HydraFacial MD are two treatments that complement each other beautifully, sweeping away surface-level texture and nourishing your skin.

What Is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a pain-free but very effective exfoliation technique that doesn’t rely on chemicals or abrasives. Instead, your ADCI AP Esthetician gently glides a sterile, surgical-grade scalpel blade across the skin’s surface to remove dead cells and fine, vellus hair known as “peach fuzz.”

Once an expert sloughs away that buildup of dead skin cells, you’ll see an immediate improvement in your skin’s tone and texture. Removing that barrier also allows skincare products to sink deeper past the surface, making your moisturizers, serums, and other treatments even more effective.  After dermaplaning, makeup goes on smoothly, appearing flawless.

What Is HydraFacial MD?

Unlike traditional facials, which can leave behind debris in your pores, HydraFacial MD uses a form of microdermabrasion called “hydradermabrasion” to gently and thoroughly clean, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin.

The treatment’s specialized wand system allows your provider to precisely extract impurities and dead skin cells, leaving your skin completely refreshed without the discomfort that can come from other treatments like chemical peels and microneedling. Then, with a gentle, vacuum-like attachment, the wand extracts any remaining pore debris, leaving your skin exceptionally clean and prepped for hydration.

At the end of your treatment, your dehydrated winter skin also benefits from a dose of peptides and vitamins delivered directly into the freshly cleansed pores, maximizing absorption and hydration. It also contains antioxidants to further protect your skin from environmental stressors. The result is a noticeably plumper, more radiant complexion.

You can customize your HydraFacial MD treatment to address specific skin concerns more directly with targeted serums. ADCI offers

  • Epicutis Neck and Décolleté Booster Serum visibly revitalizes the neckline, making your skin look smoother and younger.
  • HydraFacial MD Perk Eyes and HydraFacial MD Perk Lips are refreshing treatments that gently cleanse and hydrate the most delicate parts of your face.

Schedule Your Winter Revitalization Treatments With ADCI

When done regularly, dermaplaning and HydraFacial MD can support long-term skin health by keeping the skin’s surface clear of dead cells and impurities, which promotes faster cell turnover.

Each session makes your skin smoother, more even-toned, and better able to retain moisture, even during harsh winter weather. If you stick with the regimen consistently, you may even see fine lines and areas of hyperpigmentation diminish.

Most of ADCI’s clients find that monthly treatments provide the best balance of deep cleansing and exfoliation without overstressing the skin. However, we can discuss other options better suited for your skin concerns.

To get your dermaplaning and HydraFacial MD treatments on the books throughout the winter, please contact our scheduling staff at 952-915-6000 ext 1.