The party season asks a lot of your skin. Late nights, central heating and cold air all leave skin drier and duller, just when you want it to look its best. If you’d like a natural glow by Christmas, timing matters more than most people realise.
What skin boosters actually do
Skin boosters don’t change the shape of your face. They improve the quality of the skin itself, restoring hydration and supporting your own collagen and elastin. Your skin looks fresher, smoother and more radiant, and you still look like you.
In clinic, I use two main skin boosters:
- Profhilo, for dehydration, crepey texture and reduced firmness across the face and neck.
- Baby Glo Skin Booster, for dullness, dehydration, fine lines and uneven tone.
Polynucleotides are different. They don’t give an instant burst of hydration. They are a longer-term investment in skin quality, which is why I class them as regenerative aesthetics rather than skin boosters. I use them for fine or crepey skin, delicate under-eye skin and reduced elasticity.
Why timing matters
Skin boosters work gradually. Most people notice their skin looks more hydrated within a couple of weeks, but the full improvement builds over the following weeks as the skin responds. Most treatments work best as a course, and the number of sessions is agreed at your consultation. Polynucleotides are a longer-term investment, so they reward starting early.
That’s why I always say the same thing at this time of year: if you want to see the full benefit by mid-December, book your consultation in October or early November. Leaving it until the week before a party won’t give your skin the time it needs.
Why I always start with an assessment
Not every skin needs the same booster. I begin with a full assessment of your skin, your concerns and your medical history. Sometimes the right first step is a skin booster. Sometimes it’s a peel, a course of LED or a prescription skincare plan to prepare the skin first.
Your plan is built around what your skin is actually doing, not a fixed menu.
Book your consultation
If you’d like glowing skin for Christmas and New Year, now is the time to start. Book a consultation online at skinselfclinic.aesthetidocs.app/book-appointment, or WhatsApp my team on 07584 292711.
Dr Sita Madaan, The Skin & Self Clinic, First Floor, 9a Burkes Parade, Beaconsfield, HP9 1NN.