It looks like wintery weather might finally be around the corner, so good timing for an article about how you can look after your skin with Medik8 and Calecim Professional at the Doctors Laser Clinic.
Winter’s cold air and low humidity can wreak havoc on your complexion. You may just start to notice your skin feeling dry and tight, looking dull, or becoming more sensitive and red. Chilly winds combined with indoor heating can weaken your skin’s barrier, giving way to to flakiness and irritation. Even fine lines can appear more pronounced when skin is dehydrated. The good news is that with the right care, you can protect your skin through winter. Below, we highlight a selection of science-backed products from Medik8 and CALECIM® Professional that target winter skin concerns. Keep your skin healthy and radiant through the colder months.
Medik8 C-Tetra (Vitamin C Serum)
Vitamin C is a winter skincare essential to revive a lacklustre complexion. Medik8’s C-Tetra serum is formulated with a stabilised form of vitamin C to brighten dull skin and even out your skin tone. This lightweight serum is packed with antioxidants, helping to fend off environmental stress while imparting radiance. It also has anti-ageing perks. C-Tetra visibly smooths the look of fine lines over time, yet it remains gentle on delicate or sensitive skin.
With its added vitamin E, it nourishes and protects, making your complexion look healthier and more “awake” even on dark winter mornings. Apply a few drops each morning after cleansing, it sinks in quickly without greasiness. Consistent use will help restore your glow and guard your skin against oxidative stress.
Good for: Dull or tired skin (adds glow), early fine lines, and sensitive skin types.
CALECIM® Restorative Hydration Cream (Moisturiser)
A rich, restorative moisturiser is especially needed in winter, and CALECIM® Professional’s Restorative Hydration Cream is an ideal choice for dry, lacklustre skin. This cream is powered by the brand’s unique stem cell ingredient, PTT-6®, which is a mix of growth factors and proteins derived from cord lining stem cells. PTT-6 doesn’t just moisturise the surface of the skin. What happens is that it actually signals your skin to boost its own hyaluronic acid production for sustained hydration.
In practical terms, that means skin that can hold onto moisture better, helping plump up fine lines from within. The cream also contains soothing aloe vera and vitamin E, which calm inflammation and protect the skin’s barrier.
You can use this moisturiser morning and night; it absorbs nicely and immediately relieves that winter tightness or flaking. Using it over time will support a stronger barrier, so your skin is less prone to redness and irritation despite the harsh weather.
Good for: Dehydrated skin that feels tight or looks dull.
Medik8 Calmwise Serum (Anti-Redness Serum)
If you experience redness, flushing or general sensitivity in winter, Medik8’s Calmwise Serum might just be of service to you. This lightweight serum is specifically designed to soothe reactive, red skin. It’s formulated with teprenone, a patented anti-redness ingredient that strengthens the skin’s barrier and reduces sensitivity.
It’s the reinforcement of your barrier function that helps the Calmwise Serum to prevent moisture loss and shield against irritants. Very useful in cold, windy weather. The formula also includes organic sage extract and niacinamide, which are anti-inflammatory and help to calm irritation. With regular use, you’ll likely notice that any blotchiness or flare-ups from windburn or indoor heating are diminished.
The serum absorbs quickly and can be easily layered under your usual moisturiser. We recommend applying it twice daily on areas prone to redness (such as cheeks or around the nose). Through the winter months, this serum keeps your complexion comfortable and even-toned, instead of chapped and red.
Good for: Sensitive or redness-prone skin; winter rosacea flare-ups; post-wind chill irritation.
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Intense (Barrier Repair Cream)
Winter can leave some areas of skin extremely dry or compromised, especially if you enjoy outdoor sports or are recovering from aesthetic treatments. Medik8’s Ultimate Recovery Intense is a heavy-duty repair cream formulated for exceptionally dry, damaged skin. This rich cream forms a protective barrier over the skin to lock in moisture and shield against harsh environmental elements. Its healing formulation features allantoin and beta-glucan (from oats) to speed up skin repair and relieve soreness, plus arnica to reduce irritation and any redness. Beta-glucan and arnica work together to calm and comfort even the most sensitive skin types.
Apply Ultimate Recovery Intense in the evening or whenever your skin needs extra help, for example, after exposure to biting winds or following a chemical peel/microneedling session. It has an occlusive, balm-like texture, so it’s excellent for overnight use to help your skin recover by morning. You’ll wake up with softer, less irritated skin as the cream accelerates the regeneration of the natural barrier. Even if you don’t use it every day, having this on hand as a rescue cream for winter is a good idea.
Good for: Very dry, chapped, or compromised skin; strengthening a weakened skin barrier; post-treatment care.
CALECIM® Professional Serum (Anti-Ageing Serum)
To address winter’s effect on fine lines and overall skin vitality, CALECIM® Professional Serum offers an advanced solution. This is a concentrated anti-ageing serum that contains the highest concentration of PTT-6® growth factors to actively rejuvenate the skin.
Just a few drops of the serum deliver a potent regenerative boost. The serum feeds your skin with the same factors it uses to repair and renew. The flooding of the skin with these stem-cell-derived growth factors encourages increased collagen and elastin production. The idea is that it helps to keep skin supple while at the same time, softening fine lines and wrinkles.
Users can expect their skin to become firmer and more radiant over several weeks of use, as this serum also targets dullness and even pigmentation irregularities. Despite its power, Professional Serum is gentle and suitable even for thin or sensitised skin (it’s frequently used post-procedure to speed up healing). Apply it after cleansing (and ideally after any exfoliation) so that it can penetrate deeply, then seal it in with a moisturiser. In winter, this serum can be a secret weapon to maintain a youthful glow and resilience when your skin would otherwise look tired.
Good for: Ageing skin with fine lines or loss of firmness; enhancing recovery and radiance in sensitive or post-procedure skin.
Your Winter Skin Plan
Winter’s challenges, from dryness to redness, don’t have to derail your skin health. Incorporating targeted products like the above into your routine can keep your skin hydrated, calm, and glowing even in the coldest months. At The Doctors Laser Clinic, we’re always on hand to help you create a personalised winter skincare plan. Our team can recommend the best Medik8 and CALECIM® Professional options for your specific concerns, and tailor any in-clinic treatments or home skin care routines to ensure your skin thrives all season. Stay warm, and take care of your skin!
