It’s very common for skin to feel drier during the winter months. In fact, many of our patients come in this time of year with concerns about rough texture, tightness, flaking, or just an overall dull appearance. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and there are clinical treatments that may help support your skin through this seasonal change.
Two of the options we often discuss for dry or dehydrated skin are DiamondGlow and SkinVive. Each works differently, but both are designed to support hydration, either at the surface or a bit deeper beneath the skin. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening to your skin in winter, and how these treatments may fit into your plan.
Winter & Skin: Causes of Dryness
During colder months, the air around us changes significantly. Humidity levels drop, both outdoors and inside heated spaces. This dry air draws moisture from the skin more quickly than usual.
Add in things like long hot showers or the use of products that may be too harsh, and the skin’s outer barrier can become compromised. This barrier, called the stratum corneum, is what helps your skin retain moisture and defend against irritants. When it’s weakened, you’re more likely to notice dryness, sensitivity, and sometimes even breakouts or redness.
Dry vs Dehydrated Skin Defined
It’s helpful to understand the difference between dry and dehydrated skin, because they’re not the same.
- Dry skin is a skin type, meaning your skin naturally produces less oil or sebum. It often runs in families and may persist year-round.
- Dehydrated skin is a condition; it means your skin is lacking water. Even if your skin produces oil, it can still be dehydrated, especially during winter.
Many people have a combination of both. That’s why we tailor our approach depending on whether you need to replenish water, restore oil, or both.
DiamondGlow: Surface Hydration Explained
DiamondGlow is a non-invasive treatment we use to help restore hydration and improve the skin’s appearance at the surface level. It combines three steps in a single session: exfoliation, extraction, and infusion.
Here’s how it works:
- A diamond-tip wand gently exfoliates dead skin cells, which helps brighten the complexion and smooth texture.
- At the same time, the device uses vacuum pressure to extract debris from the pores.
- Finally, it infuses the skin with a professional-grade serum tailored to your needs, often one containing hyaluronic acid, which helps the skin retain water.
What patients tend to notice is that the skin feels cleaner, softer, and more hydrated afterward. While the effects can be seen quickly, this is often done as part of a regular skincare routine, usually once a month, depending on your goals.
SkinVive: Deep Hydration Treatment
SkinVive works differently. It’s an injectable treatment that uses tiny microdroplets of hyaluronic acid placed just beneath the skin’s surface. It’s not designed to add volume like traditional fillers. Instead, it’s used to improve the skin’s smoothness and moisture retention from within.
Because hyaluronic acid binds to water, it helps hydrate the deeper layers of the skin over time. Patients often report a subtle improvement in skin quality, with smoother texture and a soft, healthy-looking glow. These effects typically build gradually, and the results can last several months.
SkinVive is often considered when surface treatments like DiamondGlow aren’t quite enough, or when someone wants longer-lasting support for overall hydration.
Choosing the Right Approach
Choosing between these treatments depends on what we see in your skin and what you’re hoping to achieve.
- DiamondGlow is helpful if your main concern is dryness on the surface, dullness, flaking, or rough texture. It’s non-invasive and requires no downtime, so it’s easy to incorporate into your regular skincare.
- SkinVive may be more appropriate if you’re noticing persistent dehydration, loss of skin smoothness, or you’re looking for something with longer-lasting effects that works beneath the surface.
For some, combining both treatments provides the most comprehensive support, DiamondGlow for resurfacing and hydration at the top layer, and SkinVive to help retain that moisture over time. If you’re a good candidate, we’ll always walk you through what that could look like in a step-by-step, personalized plan.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re experiencing dry or dehydrated skin this winter, there are medical-grade treatments that can help support your skin in a way that’s customized to you. During a consultation, we’ll assess your skin in person, discuss your concerns and goals, and determine whether a treatment like DiamondGlow, SkinVive, or a combination is the right approach.
The goal is always the same: healthier, well-supported skin that feels more comfortable and looks more radiant, no matter the season.
FAQ
- Why is my skin drier in winter?
Colder air, low humidity, and indoor heat draw moisture out of the skin, which can disrupt the skin barrier and lead to dryness. - What’s the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin lacks oil and is typically a skin type. Dehydrated skin lacks water and can affect any skin type, especially in dry or cold environments. - Is DiamondGlow good for dry skin?
Yes. DiamondGlow helps remove dead skin cells and infuses the skin with hydrating serums, making it a helpful treatment for dry or dull skin. - How does SkinVive work?
SkinVive uses small amounts of hyaluronic acid injected beneath the surface of the skin to improve hydration, smoothness, and overall skin quality. - How often should treatments be done?
DiamondGlow is often performed monthly for maintenance. SkinVive results may last up to six months, depending on your skin’s condition and how it responds.
