Meet Dawn Diehl, owner of Birch Tree Day Spa and our trusted esthetician, whom we’ve consulted to advise how to keep our skin healthy during the winter months. Although Alabama doesn’t see the harshest winters, the temperatures still drop, and our body’s largest organ—our skin—often pays the price. Dryness, dullness, and irritation are all common, but Dawn knows exactly what your skin needs and is sharing her go-to products and treatments to stay glowing all winter long.

Skincare Products for Winter

ZO Skinhealth Daily Power Defense (antioxidant)

Daily Power Defense has been elevated with ZO®’s exclusive technologies – including new ZPOLY™ complex – to enable a long-lasting, youthful and healthy skin complexion. This advanced serum is clinically shown to support skin’s protective barrier while defending against environmental stressors and premature signs of aging.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish for exfoliation

Gently removes dead skin cells to instantly reveal smoother, softer + glowing skin, and was recently named one of the 6 Best Face Scrubs to Exfoliate Your Way to Smooth Skin – Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab. This polish physically exfoliates dead skin cells and other debris to improve radiance, while magnesium oxide crystals wash away clean, leaving skin instantly soft and smooth.

Plated Skin Science INTENSE Face Serum

Plated Skin Science INTENSE Face Serum is a cutting-edge formula inspired by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) technology. Enriched with renewing growth factors, it works to visibly firm, smooth, and rejuvenate your complexion. Designed to mimic your skin’s natural regeneration process, this serum delivers professional-level results in the comfort of your home. Clinically proven, INTENSE Face Serum can reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, even the appearance of dark spots and redness, enhance luminosity and glow, and is gentle for all skin types. With daily use, visible results can be seen in just six weeks.

Skincare Treatments for Winter

Hydrafacial

This treatment deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates the skin utilizing super serums filled with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. This is a resurfacing treatment and is perfect for clients who want a glow.

Microneedling

This treatment uses tiny, controlled micro-injuries to stimulate your skin’s natural collagen and elastin production—improving texture, softening fine lines, reducing acne scars, and enhancing overall tone.

Easy at-home facial care

Hydration and exfoliation are key, especially in the winter months. Make sure to drink at least 64 oz of water a day and choose a moisturizer for your face and body that will nourish your skin. For someone on a budget, Dawn recommends Vanicream for full body hydration and Vanicream lotion for the face. For exfoliation, she prefers a 10% Azelaic Acid and ZO Skinhealth Exfoliating Polish.

About Birch Tree Day Spa

Nestled in the community of Bluff Park, Birch Tree Day Spa is designed for renewal and restoration of mind and body. With custom treatments to fit individual needs, a relaxing atmosphere and top wellness specialists, Birch Tree helps people recharge.