The Aspen elements can wreak havoc on your skin. Cold, dry air can lead to cracks and exacerbate the look of wrinkles and altitude-induced puffiness may keep you from enjoying a hot toddy at the Caribou Club. Enter board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman of New York City’s Shafer Clinic. She may be based in the big apple, but the tony mountain town is her happy place and she’s armed herself with a beauty arsenal that combats every winter skin woe, while heightening glow! Here, her favorites.
Dr. Diamond’s Metacine InstaFacial Plasma Bioactive Growth Factor Serum
“Packed with bioengineered growth factors, polypeptides and sodium hyaluronate, this clinically-backed serum repairs and hydrates, making it perfect for combating damage and dryness in cold temperatures. It also helps lift and firm for a more youthful appearance.”
Melach 33 Hyaluronic Botanical Mist
“This travel-friendly facial mist is a lifesaver when your skin is feeling dry or needs a refresh. It’s made with a biomimetic hyaluronic acid that boosts skin’s water content and provide long-lasting hydration. I like to spritz it on at the end of my skincare routine, then toss it in my bag to use whenever my skin needs a boost of hydration during the day.”
Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Night Cream
“This is one of my favorites! The drying effects of altitude can lead to a breakdown in the skin barrier, but this ultra-rich night cream deeply hydrates and nourishes skin to keep it in tact. The perfect blend of ceramides, antioxidants, and peptides work overnight to support long-lasting hydration.”
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Lip Repair Balm
“The skin of our lips is thin and not very effective at holding onto moisture, so it’s particularly important to protect them in cold temperatures. This lip balm is deeply moisturizing, helping to soothe the lips and prevent them from chapping.”
Medicube Exosome Cica Calming Toner
“If you get red, chapped skin while skiing, this super soothing toner made with exosomal cica can help calm things down. It also has niacinamide and tea tree leaf water to hydrate, balance and improve texture. I recommend applying it to the face right after cleansing to help calm the skin and prevent adverse reactions to cold temperatures and dry air.
Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Depuffing Eye Cream with Peptides
“Cold temperatures and high altitudes can significantly affect the eye area; not only is the thin skin here prone to dryness, but those who are not adjusted to higher altitudes may experience fluid retention and puffiness. This eye cream is a lifesaver! Formulated with peptides, resveratrol and hyaluronic acid, it nourishes the under-eye area while lifting, de-puffing, protecting against free radical damage and combating signs of aging. I love that it comes with a molded applicator tip for an added contouring effect.”
Noble Panacea Chronobiology Sleep Mask
“After exposure to cold, dry air, this sleep mask is the perfect way to help skin recover. It’s designed to maximize the body’s natural reparative processes that occur during sleep. It soothes and re-balances skin while brightening with a powerhouse combo of ingredients including peptides, retinol, ceramides, pre- and post-biotics and hyaluronic acid. And it comes with a facial sculpting tool, so you can massage and contour the face after applying the mask – so nice to do before bed!”
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI
“I use this serum every day! The formula is lightweight but powerful, effectively strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier. Since it immediately hydrates, it’s perfect for layering on in both the morning and evening, especially on the mountain.”
SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream
“People think of treating the neck and chest in the warmer months when those areas are on display, but the skin is delicate and still vulnerable to the effects of cold, dry air in winter. This beautiful cream from SkinMedica firms, reduces hyperpigmentation, improves skin texture and reduces fine lines thanks to a blend of peptides, shiitake mushroom extract and green microalgae extract. I use it on both my neck and décolleté daily, all year round.” ($135, skinmedica.com)
Treat Yourself:
Hit these local beauty meccas for lotions, potions and procedures.
Cos Bar
This legendary shop on Galena Street stocks coveted luxury brands curated by founder Lily Garfield, including skincare like Dr. Barbara Sturm and La Mer, Oribe haircare, makeup by Westman Atelier and and fine fragrances from Parfums de Marly, Tom Ford and Maison Francis Kurkdjian..
Suite Reyad
Get a blowout at chic Suite Reyad located at the St. Regis hotel and pick up a pack of their proprietary booster serum called The Cure, perfect for treating dry, damaged hair.
Yarrow Spa
When the top doc needs a massage she heads to the Yarrow Spa at the Hotel Jerome. All the treatments can be customized with native botanical essences found in the Rocky Mountains and I love going early to relax in their wellness environment.
Aspen Dermatology
For everything from a skin cancer check to laser procedures and neurotoxins, this medical office dedicated to healthy and youthful skin has you covered.
