Written in Skin: The best ways to care for Your skin in winter

Low sun exposure and long clothing, are an opportunity for various skin treatments • In addition to the constant damage factors such as dryness, and stress. Here are some treatments.

 Skin care in the winter (photo credit: PR)
Skin care in the winter
(photo credit: PR)

The winter months, with low sun exposure and long clothing, are a good opportunity for various skin treatments • In addition to the constant damage factors such as sun, dryness, and aging, stress can be added this year due to the tense security situation. Here are some treatments that can be performed now.

1. Acne Scarring:

Acne is a common skin condition that primarily affects adolescents, but not only them. 5%-10% of both men and women over the age of 25 suffer from acne. There are two ways to treat the appearance of the skin in cases of different types of acne:

Non-invasive treatment: The innovative device SOFWAVE, which was launched about a year and a half ago in Israel and about five years ago worldwide for lifting and tightening the skin of the face and neck, has received FDA approval for treating acne scars using ultrasound-based technology. The treatment can significantly improve the appearance of scars and provide good results without surgery, allowing patients to continue their daily routine without the need for a long healing process at home.

The treatment is suitable for all areas of the body and face, but the clinically researched treatment (consisting of three sessions) has been found to be effective specifically for the face. The treatment can be performed starting from the age of 22 for all skin types and tones. Dr. Shimon Ekhoiz, Chairman and Co-Founder, says, "Due to the lack of effective and safe solutions without interrupting the patients' recovery, we are pleased to receive approval to use the company's technology for improving acne scars, in a non-invasive treatment that will help men and women cope with this common condition at all ages." The price for the treatment is approximately 7,000 shekels (the final price will be determined according to the treated body part).

 An innovative treatment for acne Sophovib (credit: PR)
An innovative treatment for acne Sophovib (credit: PR)

Cosmetic treatments: Dr. Marina Landau, a senior dermatologist and considered one of the world's experts in the field of skin disorders, says, "Acne treatments usually involve topical or oral medications, but sometimes specific cosmetic treatments are chosen for various reasons. Firstly, the comedones that cause inflammatory lesions cannot be cleansed superficially on the skin. Comedone cleansing is performed by a certified cosmetologist.

Another reason for performing a cosmetic procedure is to start treatment with Roaccutane in order to prevent acne breakout at the beginning of the medication treatment. Another reason for performing cosmetic treatment for acne arises from the unwillingness or inability to receive medical treatment (pregnancy, breastfeeding, personal fears). In such cases, cosmetic or medical peeling can be performed for both active acne and post-acne marks. These peels are usually based on alpha or beta hydroxy acids and are performed by a cosmetologist or a physician. Another alternative to peeling for these patients is the use of technologies such as IPL or laser."

2. Pigmentation and sun damage:

Dry skin in winter suffers from pigmentation, wrinkles, and sun damage that we absorb during the summer. Add to that the current painful reality, which does not alleviate the condition of our skin, as it turns out that stress has its own consequences. There are also several ways to treat these conditions:

Turmeric and Orange: Paula Balik Dayan, an expert in advanced cosmetics and natural medicine, offers vital treatments for pigmentation and moisturizing with nourishing substances that can be done in the winter. "Winter is the right time to treat the skin aggressively and deeply, shedding the layers of summer and the blemishes that have formed during this time.

Common winter treatments include pigmentation treatments, peeling, neck treatments, and the use of more powerful devices. It is important to diagnose the blemishes and understand their origin. There are three types of pigmentation: hormonal, post-traumatic, and sun spots. After the diagnosis, a thorough cleansing of the skin is performed, followed by a gentle vitamin C peel to remove dead cells. The next stage involves the use of advanced technologies combined with devices and acupuncture, according to the type of pigmentation diagnosed initially. The variety of technologies offered by advanced devices include ultrasound, mesotherapy, and phototherapy.

The treatment is completed with the application of a serum to nourish the area and complete the treatment, and of course, sunscreen." The duration of the treatment is one and a half to two hours. The price range for pigmentation treatment is 600-2,000 shekels per treatment. Usually, a series of treatments is required as the treatment involves multiple clinic visits.


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 Queens of Phillies 5, by Dr. Marina Landau (credit: PR)
Queens of Phillies 5, by Dr. Marina Landau (credit: PR)

The Italian Promise: The facial and body treatments offered by the Italian company NEAUVIA include the use of the FDA-approved ZAFFIRO device, which boasts two technologies - the only one in the field of aesthetic medicine that combines infrared radiation and water peeling synergistically. This is a significant combination of treatment advantages that help maximize results and visibly affect the appearance of the skin by applying air pressure for deep lymphatic drainage, delivering active ingredients to lighten the skin and provide moisture for texture improvement.

The treatment works on the deep layers of the skin thanks to five different water peeling formulas: a formula for skin health combined with hyaluronic acid nourishment that provides moisture and prevents dryness while smoothing wrinkles, a formula for calming the skin, a formula for skin brightening and pigmentation treatment, as well as a formula for hair and body care. The treatments are non-invasive, painless, and the return to routine is immediate. The cost of the treatment is 1,500 shekels and is available at selected clinics throughout the country.

Clarifying matters: "The frequency and type of recommended treatment for pigmentation vary depending on its type, and they are only given after a precise diagnosis in the clinic," explains Liora Friedman, a cosmetologist and senior instructor at GIGI. "In the first stage, a cycle of four to six types of peeling begins, which is done only in the winter season, with the number of exact treatments and the intervals between them depending on the result. In addition to peeling, advanced technologies can also be incorporated, such as IPL light therapy, diamond peeling, electroporation for the penetration of lightening substances, or green LED, and it is important to complement the treatment in the clinic with the use of specialized and active skincare products at home."

GIGI has a home treatment kit from the RETINA series, which includes six products: sunscreen, moisturizer, peeling water, pigment-suppressing cream, pigment-peeling cream, and a cleansing device containing lightening and calming substances for home treatment.

The treatments are performed by cosmetologists throughout the country. Price range for products: 219-470 shekels.

3. Fatigue and stress:

Since October 7th, Israel has been at war, and it seems that we still have a long way to go. The tension, worry, lack of sleep, crying, nerves, and accumulating fatigue are noticeable on our faces and our skin, which becomes damaged and devoid of vitality and flexibility, in addition to dark circles around the eyes, wrinkles, and lines that were not there before. We have found ways to treat this as well.

Paula Belik Dayan  (credit: OR GEFEN)
Paula Belik Dayan (credit: OR GEFEN)

Time machine? DIVINE PRO by ALPHA MEDIX is a treatment using radio waves combined with micro-needling. It is an effective treatment for skin distress, tightening, and improving texture in delicate areas such as the neck and around the eyes, while providing a refreshed and radiant skin appearance.

The treatment is gentle, minimizes pain, and allows for immediate return to regular activities. It is based on the combination of micro-needles and radio waves, as well as three clinically proven technologies, to stimulate collagen and elastin production in a natural skin healing process.

The price for the treatment starts at 1,000 shekels. The treatments are performed in authorized clinics and machines throughout the country.

Golden capsule: GENEO GLAM by ALPHA MEDIX is a facial treatment with unique equipment and an innovative golden capsule based on pure gold flakes and special ingredients for mature and tired skin, instantly transforming it into flexible and moisture-rich skin.

In addition to gold, the capsule contains cornozine peptides that strengthen the skin's defense system, silk amino acids that help prevent moisture loss and reduce wrinkles. Additionally, the treatment uses silk amino acids to provide increased flexibility and moisture to the facial skin, significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

The price for the treatment is 600-800 shekels. The treatments are performed in authorized clinics and machines throughout the country.

 GIGI  (credit: Olga Filonenko)
GIGI (credit: Olga Filonenko)

Tired peels: With the arrival of winter, the season of skin peels (through exfoliation) begins. MILK PEEL by OMEGA MEDIX is a sought-after treatment in clinics due to being a mild peel with good results for radiant and glowing skin. It does not cause severe peeling, but rather evens out skin tone, brightens and restores moisture, luster, flexibility, and radiance. It is intended for skin rejuvenation during the autumn and winter season, with quick results and immediate return to routine. The treatment provides flexibility to the facial skin, neck, décolletage, and back of the hands. The price for the treatment is 1,500 ILS. The treatments are performed in clinics and authorized machines throughout the country.

Anti-aging: Wrinkles and signs of aging become more noticeable on the skin during the aging process, but in winter, when the rest of the skin is dry from the cold, they appear even more prominent.

 Sculptara (credit: PR)
Sculptara (credit: PR)

In-depth skin: Founder and owner of the cosmetics corporation HAVA ZINGBOIM, Hava Zingboim, explains: "The facial skin is an exposed organ that is influenced by changes in weather and natural physiological changes. Only a deep treatment, deep within the skin, in all layers of the epidermis, simultaneously with the restoration of the outer protective layer of the skin (visible to the eye), will provide a complete solution and allow for the utilization of the winter season for an ideal anti-aging treatment for a uniform, radiant, and luminous skin appearance."

The developed biometric treatment works on several parameters simultaneously: active renewal (without irritation), encouraging collagen production that contributes to a more firm skin appearance, and strengthening the skin's barrier function to improve and accelerate skin functions and create a smoother, toned, and vital texture.

The treatment includes a unique combination of acids, moisturizing ingredients, and ingredients (bio-mimetic peptides) that remove the skin's protective layer and work synergistically to provide a complete solution for effective anti-aging treatment specifically tailored to cold-exposed skin - they accelerate various biological processes deep within the skin.

The treatment also incorporates innovative ingredients such as miniaturized and penetrating fibrillar collagen (a breakthrough development by professor Hava Zingboim in collaboration with Bar Ilan University) and miniaturized and penetrating hyaluronic acid that restore moisture, volume, and natural firmness to the skin and provide internal support to the upper layers of the skin to smoothen and blur wrinkles, improve flexibility and softness, and maintain high moisture levels over time.

The treatment also includes a warming gold mask, rich in antioxidants, which increases the skin's moisture level and stimulates blood circulation, a process that enhances cellular substance exchange. The average cost for such a treatment at a certified PME cosmetician clinic is 450 shekels. Available from cosmeticians working with the Hava Zingboim method.

 GIGI  (credit: Olga Filonenko)
GIGI (credit: Olga Filonenko)

5. Stop sweating:

The best time to treat excessive sweating during the hot summer months is actually when it is cold outside. We found such a treatment:Apnoea sweating: A treatment to reduce sweating and odor in the armpits is performed using the MIRA DRY device, which emits heat energy that targets and destroys sweat glands in the armpit area only. It is possible to significantly reduce sweating and odor in the armpits over time and see improvement after the first treatment. Noticeable results are felt after two treatments.

The price for the treatment is 8,000-10,000 shekels.

To schedule an appointment: BioT Clinic network from Super-Pharm.

6. Regarding the body matter:

During the cold season, when clothing is long and covers most of the skin's surface along the body, treatments can be performed that leave marks and are easy to conceal with clothing.

The Hollywood trend: Every woman loses about 1% of the collagen in her body each year, and by the age of 45, she is expected to lose up to 25% of her natural collagen. Sculptra treatment gradually restores the skin's abilities, reestablishes volume in the skin, smoothes wrinkles, and rejuvenates the structural support of the skin that has been lost over the years as part of the aging process.

 Treatment with a glam capsule based on pure gold from Alphamedics (credit: PR)
Treatment with a glam capsule based on pure gold from Alphamedics (credit: PR)

The treatment is intended to stimulate natural collagen production in various areas of the body and improve the appearance of the skin. It firms, rejuvenates, smooths wrinkles, and gives a fresher, uplifted appearance. The treatment is performed by injecting poly-L-lactic acid, which stimulates the biological process, promoting the creation of youthful components in the skin, especially collagen fibers, a process called a bio-stimulator. The treatment is suitable for arms, neck, flabby abdomen, and thighs. Dr. Lehabit Ackerman, a specialist in dermatology and owner of aesthetic clinics, explains: "Collagen fibers are proteins in the deep dermis layer of the skin that provide stability and help the function of elastin fibers and our natural hyaluronic acid.

 Beauty Clinic (credit: PR)
Beauty Clinic (credit: PR)

Collagen helps maintain skin stability while keeping it smooth and moisturized. The results of the treatment last over time (around two years). It is possible and advisable to combine the treatment with additional equipment such as radio waves or ultrasound for even more impressive results." The price varies from region to region and depends on the condition. The price of a vial of injectable material is 6,500 shekels and is sufficient for a single treatment.