Just because the sun is receding in the sky and the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean you should ease up on your skin care routine. In fact, fall is an ideal time to transition your skin care routine and prepare for the upcoming harsh winter weather. To help you get started, Hartford, CT’s leading skin surgeon, Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, offers several expert skin care tips.

Here are three ways to prepare your skin for winter:

• Swap Lotions For Creams: If you typically use lotions to hydrate your skin, use creams instead. These formulas are often more moisturizing than lotions and provide a stronger barrier against water loss. 
• Maintain Sunscreen Use: While there’s less sun exposure during the winter months, it’s still important to protect your skin against the sun’s damaging rays all year long. Look for facial products such as moisturizers and makeups that contain SPF to help protect your face.
• Book Treatments Now: If you’re considering booking any services with the skin surgeon, now is the time to do it. Appointments for procedures such as Botox®, age spot treatments, and other services fill up quickly in the months preceding the winter holidays. Also, you’ll need to keep your face protected from harsh winds and weather-related stressors directly following your procedures. So if you’re interested in chemical face peels or any other treatments that could affect the sensitivity of your skin, fall is the best time to do it, before the weather turns chilly.

To schedule your appointment with Hartford’s premier skin surgeon today, call (860) 246-3533. To learn about their complete range of services, visit the office of Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, online.