Chunky sweaters, woolly jumpers and boots and jeans are often the best excuse to relax that rigid beauty regime – we all tend to stretch the intervals between the leg waxes and the pedicures.

But when it comes to our skin, winter is the time when we should be taking extra care. Our winter climate is harsh across most of South Africa with little winter rainfall and surprisingly harsh sunlight. Most importantly, this is the season when the dry air and cold winds do the most damage.

At Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, we have firsthand experience of a bracing winter climate – but we also know that a comforting facial during the colder months helps to reset, restore and improve your skin.

Because skin cells tend to regenerate more slowly during winter, additional exfoliation during a facial tends to not only add a little more colour to your skin but also to remove dead skin cells and even out the tone. That means your moisturizer at home will be more effective in protecting and nourishing your skin going forward.

As you probably know, during winter hydration is also super important – and that doesn’t just mean drinking a couple of glasses of water a day. In cold temperatures, water evaporates from the skin more rapidly. This is true even for those who religiously cleanse and moisturize – and remember that the older your skin, the more vulnerable it is. That means you need to make sure that it is regularly replenished.

The use of a hydrating mask during a facial not only deals with obvious problems like redness and dry skin but also penetrates deep into the epidermis, rejuvenating the deeper layers of the skin and restoring elasticity. The end result is a more glowing complexion where fine lines are less obvious and skin tone is more even.

The components in the products that we use at the Granny Mouse Spa also provide some extra comfort for parched winter skin. Vitamins and antioxidants repair free radical damage as well as help your skin to protect itself against the harsh elements. They also help reduce inflammation, improve circulation and encourage your skin to create healthy new skin cells.

Serums containing growth factors take this a step further by helping to reduce the signs of aging. They stimulate the production of collagen production, improving skin texture.

So, during your next visit to Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, come and relax in one of our cozy treatment rooms while we provide plenty of comfort to your winter skin. We’ll help you to find the facial that is perfect for your skin and help you relax and feel special and pampered.