The Art of Wintering: Why Your Skin (and Soul) Doesn’t Need a ‘New You’ This January. Good practice in winter skincare.

Kamila Bójko
2 days ago
2 min read

January is often painted as a fresh start—a frantic dash towards "New Year, New Me." We are bombarded with messages of change, gym memberships, and long ''to-do'' lists.

But look out the window. January isn't the beginning; it is the deep mid-winter. While we are being sold a vision of reinvention, nature is doing the exact opposite. Nature is asleep.

Best winter skin treatments at DermaClinic Bristol

December's Hangover

Think back to last month. For many of us, December wasn't a time of rest; it was a marathon of planning and rushing. It was a period of heavy mental load of trying to make everything perfect for everyone else and in the end, we arrive at January exhausted.

Now, your body doesn’t need another "to-do" list. It needs recovery. It needs to heal from the marathon.

Have You Heard of ‘Wintering’?

Wintering is the act of stepping back when the world turns cold, it is a state where you stop pushing. You don't try to reinvent yourself; you simply preserve your strength until the light returns.

It is an ideal season for:

Hot cups of tea and early nights.
Embracing quiet moments and self care.
Letting winter just be, without feeling the need to conquer it.

Particularly as we mature, our bodies lose interest in "performing on command." We are no longer keen to trick our system with an extra espresso or a motivational slogan. If you feel your energy is low, it isn’t laziness—it’s biology.

A Sanctuary for Regeneration

Mid- winter is the time to embrace softness and allow someone else to take care of you. At DermaClinic Bristol, we believe your skincare routine should align with the rhythm of the seasons.

We invite you to sink into a heated bed in a warm room, enveloped by soft music. It is time to soothe a body and soul that have grown tired of the cold.

Choose your winter ritual:

Bespoke Facial: First- class products and soothing facial massage to restore your skin’s natural barrier. An experience tailored to your needs.

HydraFacial Holistic: Back, shoulders, arms and hands massage performed using wonderfully warm natural oils combined with Hydrafacial Signature. Holistic approach with a hi tech twist! Deeply hydrating and restorative, perfect for compromised winter skin, delivered with a focus on total relaxation.