Gradlestone
Cold air outside and dry heat inside are hard on skin, and a facial is often the first thing guests book in November. It helps a lot, but it is worth knowing what it can and cannot do.
What a facial does well
A good facial deeply cleanses, removes dead skin gently and puts moisture back where winter takes it out. You leave with skin that feels calm and looks brighter, and the massage alone eases a tight jaw and forehead.
What it does not do
One treatment will not undo years of sun or erase fine lines. Results build with regular visits, roughly once a month, and with what you do at home in between. We would rather tell you that now than oversell an hour.
Skin in winter needs patience more than products. Go gentle and go regular.
Choosing the right one
Dry or tight skin does best with a hydrating facial. Sensitive or red skin needs a calming one with fewer active ingredients. If you are unsure, book the classic and let your therapist look closely first; they will adjust as they go.
Looking after it at home
Use a gentle cleanser, a richer cream at night and sunscreen every morning, even in grey weather. Keep showers warm rather than hot, and run a humidifier in the bedroom. Simple habits make the next facial work twice as hard.
