Another new year is upon us, and with it, another opportunity to reinvent ourselves. Whether your goals are simple, like organizing that crowded closet in your hallway, or something more radical, like rejuvenating your skin, you shouldn’t go it alone.
After cold weather, holiday stress, and indoor heating, it’s completely normal for your skin to look dull or uneven. Now is the time of year when many people want that fresh, healthy glow again, and a chemical peel is one of the simplest, most effective ways to make it happen.
Divina Averilla, MD, and the team at Love Your Body Medical Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, specialize in chemical peels. In this blog, we highlight our top three reasons why you should consider getting one this winter.
One of the biggest perks of getting a chemical peel in winter is that — while sun damage is still a concern — the sun’s UV rays are much less intense. That’s why fall and winter are considered the “sweet spot” for peels.
After a peel, your skin goes through a renewal process and becomes more vulnerable to sun damage. We strongly recommend applying sunscreen and limiting sun exposure, which is much easier to manage during the colder months.
You’re indoors more often, wearing more layers, and not dealing with intense summer sun, creating the perfect conditions for faster recovery and better overall results.
Winter is the best time to start the process because the benefits line up perfectly with the rest of your year.
Chemical peels help with things like dullness, uneven tone, fine lines, breakouts, and rough texture. They remove the layer of dead, dry skin that builds up from cold air, indoor heat, and holiday stress (and last summer’s sun damage). When you give your skin a reset early in the year, you’re setting yourself up for months of healthier, more radiant skin.
Winter also gives you time to plan ahead. If you want glowing skin in the spring or summer, starting peels now gives your skin plenty of time to recover, rebalance, and look its best.
Heat and humidity can complicate any skincare treatment, including chemical peels. In the winter, your skin tends to stay calmer and less oily, which helps the peel work more effectively.
Cooler weather also reduces inflammation and minimizes the chance of irritation. Dr. Averilla tailors the strength of your peel to your goals, and winter conditions make it easier to achieve the results you want without battling excess oil or heat-related redness.
If you’re worried about sensitivity, flaking, or dryness, winter provides the ideal backdrop for a smoother recovery. It’s also easier to stick to gentle, nourishing products when you’re already focused on winter skincare.
If you’ve never had a peel before, don’t worry: The process is straightforward. After discussing your goals with Dr. Averilla, we chose a peel that best fits your skin type and concerns. There are three main types of peels: light, medium, and deep.
Light peels are best for fine lines and wrinkles, acne, uneven coloring, and sun-damaged skin. Medium peels go a bit deeper and address more severe discoloring, age spots, acne scars, and moderate wrinkles. Deep peels are the most intense, targeting extensive sun damage, deep acne scars, blotchy skin, and even precancerous growths.
Recovery times range from a few days with a light peel to weeks or months with medium and deep peels.
During your treatment, we apply the peel to your skin, which works quickly to break down dead skin cells and stimulate new cell turnover.
We provide specific aftercare instructions, which typically include sunscreen, gentle cleansers, and moisturizers. If you get a light peel, the initial peeling phase is manageable and worth it for the smooth, bright skin that follows.
Think of a chemical peel as a clean slate for your skin and winter as the perfect time for a refresh. It’s a low-effort way to step into the New Year feeling refreshed and confident.
With the right treatment and timing, you’ll enjoy a smoother texture, a more even tone, and that healthy glow that makes everything look a little better.
Ready to get started? Contact Love Your Body Medical Spa online to request an appointment with Dr. Averilla, or call today.
