December Skin Survival: Your Winter Glow Guide from Giddie Skin
Winter in Minnesota doesn’t play, and your skin knows it. Between dry air, blasting heaters, and holiday stress, December can steal your glow faster than you can say “static hair.” But the good news? Your radiant, healthy, bouncy winter skin is absolutely within reach — with the right treatments, the right homecare, and a few Giddie-approved daily rituals.
Here’s your official Giddie Skin Winter Glow Guide for December — curated by our providers to help you navigate the season beautifully.
1. Winter Skin 101: Why Your Skin Changes in December
When temps drop, humidity disappears. That dry, cold air pulls moisture from your skin, weakening your barrier — which is your skin’s entire protection system.
You may notice:
Flakiness or rough texture
Dullness
Sensitivity
Fine lines looking more prominent
Breakouts (yes, dry can still = acne)
This is the time of year when your skin needs support, not punishment. Enter: treatments and products designed to restore hydration, brighten, strengthen, and protect.
2. The Treatment Heroes of Winter
✨ BioRePeel — the minimal downtime glow treatment
If you want brighter, smoother, “Did you go on vacation?” look- then, BioRePeel is your winter MVP.
Why our patients love it:
Stimulates collagen
Brightens pigmentation
Tightens pores
Great for melasma and dullness
Safe for all skin tones
Minimal peeling/flaking
It’s a great December/January option because it keeps your glow strong without compromising your schedule.
✨ Chemical Peels — The Powerhouse Reset
If you’re ready for deeper exfoliation and real correction, a Chemical Peel is the winter workhorse.
Benefits:
Clears pigmentation
Softens lines
Smooths rough texture
Reduces breakouts
Improves overall tone + radiance
Winter is honestly the best season for chemical peels — low sun exposure = better results and safer healing.
Patients love pairing them with:
Microneedling
SRA (Skin-Rejuvenation)
Medical-grade homecare like Vitamin C or Retinol
3. The Winter Skin Essential: Revision DermProtect Barrier Defense
If you add one winter product to your routine, let it be this one.
DermProtect Barrier Defense is our holy grail for restoring moisture, strengthening your barrier, and calming irritation.
Why it works:
Ceramides + fatty acids rebuild the skin barrier
Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration
Strengthens + protects against winter irritation
Extra-rich but non-greasy
Perfect for post-peel healing
This is the “put your skin back together” cream — and every winter routine needs one.
4. Your Official Giddie Glow Guide ✨
Healthy-Skin Habits for December & Beyond**
A glow doesn’t just happen — it’s built. Here’s your winter wellness cheat sheet, straight from our providers:
Winter Glow Nutrition
Skin-thriving foods:
Fatty fish
Avocado
Walnuts
Citrus
Leafy greens
Bone broth
Humidify your home
Your heater is cooking your skin. A humidifier changes everything for barrier health.
Sleep deeply
Your skin heals at night. Consider a magnesium supplement, consistent bedtime, and blue-light cutoff.
✨ Bonus: Giddie Skin Holiday Treatment Pairings
BioRePeel → same-day glow
Chemical Peel → deep retexturing
Microneedling + PRP → collagen reboot
SRA → pigment removal before spring
5. Need Help Building Your Winter Routine?
Whether you want a simple glow-up or a full corrective plan, our providers are here to help you customize your winter skin strategy.
Book a consultation to build your December–March routine and keep your skin bright, firm, and nourished all season long.
Whether you want glowing skin for photos, stronger immunity for travel, hydration after indulgent meals, or a boost of energy to get through the endless to-do lists—there’s an IV at Giddie Skin made for exactly that.
Feel Giddie about the skin you’re in.
-Emily Giddings, RN
