The Winter Skin Upgrade

After months of cold air, central heating and low humidity, winter skin often starts to feel tight, dull and less resilient. Hydration drops, circulation slows, and that fresh summer glow can quietly fade. Winter is the ideal time to optimise the skin, strengthening it from within while sun exposure is low and healing conditions are at their best.

At this time of year, many skin experts shift the focus from protection to regeneration. Think of it as future-proofing your skin, building collagen, repairing the barrier, and improving tone and texture so skin emerges stronger in spring.

Dr Ewa Kania, PhD specialises in regenerative laser dermatology from her smart Marylebone clinic. With a background in stem cell and regenerative medicine, she combines advanced laser technology with biology-led repair to improve overall skin quality, not just surface appearance.

Her winter hero treatment is LaseMD Ultra, often called the “baby laser.” Using fractional Thulium laser technology, it creates microscopic channels in the skin that stimulate collagen renewal, refine texture, brighten pigmentation and dramatically enhance absorption of active serums. It is gentle resurfacing, without the harsh downtime associated with traditional lasers.

After treatment, Dr Kania applies bespoke regenerative serums, often including exosomes or polynucleotides, which signal repair and support long-term collagen production. With minimal downtime and visible glow within days, LaseMD Ultra is ideal for winter, quietly upgrading skin so it is smoother, stronger and more luminous by the time spring arrives. 

To support results at home, winter routines should focus on hydration, barrier repair and gentle glow, not aggressive exfoliation.

For everyday hydration, Emma Coleman’s Plumping 4D Hyaluronic Serum is an easy winter staple. It uses a multi-weight hyaluronic complex to deliver up to 72 hours of hydration, helping skin look plumper, softer and more comfortable almost immediately, which is exactly what cold, dry skin needs.

From the Dr Sebagh range, Rose de Vie Serum is the winter hero. It is lightweight but deeply nourishing, designed to shield skin from environmental stress while boosting radiance. It is especially good in extreme weather, which is why I use it when skiing, when cold air, wind and altitude can leave skin tight and reactive. It also works beautifully after in-clinic treatments, and can be used following laser or peels to support healing and comfort, making it a natural partner to LaseMD.

Exo C Booster adds a more active, regenerative step. Using plant-derived exosome technology with next-generation Vitamin C, it supports cellular communication, collagen production and skin density. It gives instant glow but also works long-term on firmness, tone and fine lines, making it ideal in the weeks after laser when skin is actively renewing. For occasional maintenance, the Skin Perfecting Mask refines texture, boosts brightness and smooths pores, but in a way that supports the barrier rather than stripping it, which matters more in winter.

Lips need just as much care as skin in cold weather. AlumierMD LipBoost is a peptide-powered treatment that smooths, hydrates and visibly plumps while strengthening the delicate lip barrier, ideal for seasonal dryness and flaking.

And because skin repair happens while you sleep, internal support matters too. DIOME’s Rested supplement is designed to improve sleep quality, which directly impacts collagen production, inflammation and skin recovery. Better sleep means better skin, especially in winter when energy and light levels are lower.