Holiday Glow, Unlocked: Expert-Approved Winter Skincare Secrets for Radiant, Protected Skin

Winter may bring cozy nights, crisp air, and holiday soirées with friends, but it also brings dry air, indoor heat, and a surprising spike in UV exposure thanks to snow glare and overcast skies. The result? A season where skin needs more protection, not less. 

To help you glow from holiday parties to ski weekends, Solara partnered with expert esthetician Katey Kristabelle (@facesbykateyfavorites) to provide tips that nourish, shield, and restore your complexion from the inside out.

1. Peptides for Post-Party Repair

Holiday gatherings, late nights, and winter travel can leave skin looking dull, thirsty, and a little depleted — especially when sleep, hydration, and routine are all over the place. That’s where Guardian Angel Super Peptide Milk SPF 50  becomes more than just sunscreen. This formula is packed with barrier-supportive peptides + antioxidants, helping to replenish what long nights, stress, and cold weather take out of the skin. 

These ingredients work together to:

• Support elasticity and firmness
• Smooth the look of fine lines and fatigue
• Replenish moisture lost from cold air and indoor heat
• Keep skin plump, calm, and revived

By making Guardian Angel your daily SPF step, you’re not just protecting your skin,  you’re giving it a built-in recovery boost. Its silky, milk-like texture delivers instant comfort while peptides work behind the scenes to keep your winter glow bright, refreshed, and party-season ready.

2. Post-Treatment Winter Tips (Your Barrier Needs Extra Support This Season)

Winter truly is “peel season”—a time when many people get seasonal facials, chemical exfoliation, microneedling, lasers, and deeper treatments. But cold air, indoor heating, and harsh winds can make post-care even more important.

First and foremost: follow the aftercare instructions from your provider. Every treatment is unique, and so is your skin. From a general standpoint, winter post-care is all about keeping the skin barrier nourished, protected, and hydrated. A few winter-approved essentials include:

• Daily SPF — Use your favorite SPF, even after treatments and even in winter. Freshly exfoliated or treated skin is more sensitive to UV (and yes, UVA ages the skin through clouds, snow, and windows).
• Barrier-repairing moisturizers to calm and restore.
• Humectants like hyaluronic acid to replenish lost hydration.
• Gentle occlusion or an oil-and-water method to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.

These steps help the skin stay balanced, supported, and resilient during the colder months — especially when treatments can make the skin more reactive or exposed.

3.  Hydrate Deeply, Then Shield Against TEWL

Winter air is cold, dry, and constantly pulling moisture from the skin — a process called transepidermal water loss (TEWL). TEWL is one of the biggest culprits behind barrier impairment, redness, tightness, flaking, and sensitivity this time of year. This is why hydration alone isn’t enough — you need something that nourishes and protects.

After applying your favorite moisturizer, layering on Guardian Angel SPF adds a second, silky layer of comfort that truly functions like skincare. Solara’s formulas aren’t “just SPF” — they’re barrier-supportive, hydrating, antioxidant-rich treatments that can be worn alone or layered over your routine to:

• Calm stressed and red skin
• Lock in hydration
• Create a breathable, protective barrier
• Prevent windburn and sensitivity
• Maintain a dewy, healthy finish all day

Think of it as your skin’s winter coat — lightweight, nourishing, and protective enough to carry you through colder days without compromising your glow.

4. Don’t Skip SPF — Yes, Even in Winter

We know you hear this all the time, but do you know why? Snow, clouds, and overcast skies can reflect and intensify UV rays — sometimes up to 80% of them. 

Mineral protection is your daily non-negotiable for:

• Ski weekends and snowy getaways
• Morning city walks
• Holiday market strolls
• Driving (UVA penetrates windows!)

With zinc oxide + peptides, Solara formulas help shield skin from UV, visible light, and environmental stressors, all while calming winter irritation and redness.

5. Soothe, Calm & Protect with Zinc

Winter often = redness, irritation, and that tight, wind-chilled feeling. The good news? Zinc oxide isn’t just a UV filter — it’s a soothing skin hero that helps:

• Reduce redness from windburn
• Calm sensitivity triggered by cold + indoor heat
• Support your barrier through dry-air environments
• Keep skin balanced, even, and grounded
• Winter skin doesn’t need to feel stressed, just supported.

A Season for Radiance. A Ritual You’ll Love.

Winter doesn’t have to dull your glow. With nourishing layers, mineral SPF protection, and barrier-loving actives, your skin can stay bright, calm, and beautifully supported, no matter what the temperature is outside. ❄️

Shop Solara’s winter essentials and get ready to glow all season long! Your future skin thanks you.