Sadly, you can’t slap concealer on dry spots to hide them like you can with breakouts—makeup tends to worsen the problem. We get it, the grass is always greener on the other side.
At Gleam Medical Spa, you don’t have to simply accept a dull, flaky complexion! Your skin type may be out of your control, but your skin’s look and feel aren’t. Our skin experts understand the science behind skin triggers and know exactly how to locate and address the root of your unique concerns. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about reclaiming your confidence (and combating premature aging) with professional dry skin treatments in Denver, CO.
Understanding Your Skin Type
No matter what skin concerns you’re looking to address, determining your skin type is the crucial first step. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are five skin types:
- Normal
- Oily
- Dry
- Combination
- Sensitive
Our providers will help you distinguish your unique skin type, but if you’d like to get an idea of where you land for yourself, you can also perform some simple at-home testing! First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Once your skin has fully dried, use an oil-blotting sheet across the entirety of your face. In between sections, hold the sheet up to a light to take note of how much oil, if any, it picks up in that spot.
If the sheet darkens with oil after every blot, you have oily skin. If the sheet shows little to no spots, you have normal or dry skin. If you’re only picking up oils around your “T zone”—your forehead and nose—you have combination skin.
You may not be able to determine if you have sensitive skin from this test, but the most common indicators of sensitivity include frequent reactions like:
- Irritation
- Redness
- Burning
- Itchiness
- Tightness
- Rash or hives
Don’t worry, we’ll perform a skin analysis before recommending any treatments to help ensure that you not only achieve the look you want, but that you’re supporting your skin’s long-term health beyond the surface.
Dry vs Dehydrated Skin
When it comes to skincare, dehydration and dryness are not the same, and neither are hydration and moisture. Colorado is a beautiful place to live, but it’s important to remember that the extreme climate shifts throughout the seasons can take a toll on your skin.
If you’re struggling with dehydrated skin, a poor water supply is the problem, no matter your skin type. However, water isn’t the problem for those battling dry skin. Rather, your skin isn’t producing enough natural oils to maintain its moisture barrier.
Dehydration requires hydration to replenish your skin internally, while dryness requires topical moisture to refresh your complexion. If you (or an inexperienced provider) misdiagnose these issues, you won’t see results from your chosen dry skin treatments in Denver, CO.
Science-Backed Dry Skin Treatments
In Denver, CO, dry skin is a year-round problem for men and women of all ages, especially during the winter months. That’s where the Gleam team (AKA your skin’s dream team) comes in!
Our specialists recognize that unlocking your skin’s true potential requires an intentional, delicate balance of at-home and in-office care, focused on barrier repair. All of our professional clinic solutions can be tailored to suit your unique skin type and goals, but here’s an overview of our most popular dry skin treatments.
In-Office Solutions
Ever wish there was a reset button for your skin? That’s what our clinical treatments are for! Not to toot our own horn, but Gleam’s science-backed dry skin treatments in Denver are powered by the most innovative technologies on the market. However, these solutions are never one-size-fits-all—we tailor our approach, formulas, and techniques to align with your exact vision.
HydraFacial
Patients from all walks of life are turning to HydraFacials as their primary form of skin care for good reason! This revolutionary technology opens the door to never-before-seen customization, allowing our providers to select the perfect products for your 4-step experience.
After gently cleansing and deeply exfoliating your skin with a light chemical peel that requires zero downtime, we’ll perform precise extractions with a high-tech suction device. Once your pores are squeaky clean, we’ll infuse a medical-grade serum throughout your skin to replenish your moisture barrier and lock in your results. After your HydraFacial in Denver, you’ll notice smoother, more supple skin with less pronounced flakiness, breakouts, and even wrinkles!
Custom Facial
We can’t emphasize this enough—there is no universal “secret” to healthy skin. That’s why we offer fully custom facials that reflect your unique vision.
After openly discussing your struggles and goals with us during your consultation, we’ll take a look at your skin to locate what’s causing your concerns. Next, we’ll formulate your personalized facial plan, combining technologies such as dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage, and LED therapy with professional skincare products to elevate your skin’s look and feel in a single session.
Exosome Microneedling
Microneedling has served as one of the most tried-and-true dry skin treatments in Denver—and the entire world—for thousands of years. Rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, this simple yet effective technique uses ultra-fine needles to create microscopic injuries across the epidermis (the uppermost layer of skin) that trigger your body’s natural healing response.
At Gleam, we’re taking this technology even further. Our exosome microneedling unlocks your skin’s dormant powers on a microscopic level by enhancing cellular communication. This streamlines the delivery of nutrients, growth factors, peptides, and beyond.
After applying an AnteAGE serum (the most scientifically advanced stem cell and exosome serum to date), we’ll perform your microneedling session. Together, these technologies offer the benefits of three traditional microneedling sessions in a single appointment!
ADVATx Laser Resurfacing
Our ADVATx laser resurfacing is raising the bar for skin rejuvenation, offering more dramatic “airbrushed” results with minimal downtime. Patients don’t just love ADVATx for nourishing dry skin—they also praise its transformational capabilities as a non-invasive skin texture treatment in Denver.
This state-of-the-art device meshes high-powered yellow and infrared laser energy to gently raise your skin’s internal temperature, kickstarting collagen production to naturally rebuild your skin’s structure. Externally, ADVATx also sloughs off dead skin cells for an instantly smoother, more glowy appearance.
At-Home Solutions
Our in-office dry skin treatments lay the foundation for glowing, healthy skin, but our work’s far from done. Taking proper care of your skin at home is crucial to maximizing your treatment results, but not all skincare products were created equally.
If you’re not seeing results from your current skincare routine, rethink your product line-up. Unfortunately, drugstore products aren’t formulated with the proper ingredients to target skin concerns. For example, a moisturizer that contains alcohol (a drying agent) and only .5% hyaluronic acid (HA) won’t effectively restore your moisture barrier.
If you’re battling dry skin, it’s important to refrain from products with intense retinoids or tretinoin that can further diminish your skin’s natural oils. Instead, opt for a simple regimen of dermatologist-designed products, including a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and serum. Some of our favorite at-home dry skin treatments include:
- SkinBetter Science’s AlphaRet Line
- SkinCeuticals’ Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
- SkinBetter Science’s Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment
- SkinCeuticals’ H.A. Intensifier
- SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic With 15% L-Absorbic Acid
Your Skin Journey Starts Here
If you’re ready to get started at Gleam Medical Spa—to discover the full potential of your true beauty and confidence—book your first appointment today! We’re so excited to get to know you and to introduce you to your most beautiful self.
If you’re not quite ready for an in-person consultation, you can use our Treatment Planning Tool to get instant personalized treatment recommendations based on your input. Tell us a bit more about your needs and goals, and we’ll draft a personalized roadmap for the journey ahead.
If you have any additional questions about our dry skin treatments in Denver, CO, give us a call. We’d love to hear from you! Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about our limited-time offers and get more expert insights delivered to your inbox.
What Makes the Gleam Team the Dream Team
At Gleam, we don’t see our role as just another job. Every day is an opportunity for us to enhance someone’s life!
We take pride in our patient-centric approach, ensuring that the power is always in your hands. We’re simply here to act as your guide—providing the professional insights and compassionate support you need to make the best decisions about your care. Beyond helping you look and feel your best, we’re also committed to offering a positive experience for all of our patients.
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