If you’re anything like us, you’re beyond ready for the cooler weather and festive holiday activities ~ but how to make sure your skin is ready for the change of season?
Toccare Day Spa is here to help and guide you on your journey to radiant, glowing skin. Charlotte’s premier green beauty boutique and day spa, Toccare offers facials, massages, and waxing services to meet all of your needs during this holiday season.
You’ll want to make sure that you’re just as diligent with your skincare routine as you have been during the Summer (because you have been, right?) and look for products that will nourish your skin through the chilly temperatures, brisk winds, and heaters blowing on your face.
We asked Toccare owner, Caci DiRusso, and their lead estheticians, Alessandra and Meshelle, for their advice on what to do to get glowing skin during the winter season to help your skin thrive.
“I’ve often said that Fall is the most important facial. A good winter skincare ritual consists of a few vital steps: An appropriate exfoliant to remove any dead, over-sun-exposed skin, a nutrient-dense serum to help restore elasticity and strengthen barrier functions, and a moderately heavy moisturizer to help boost hydration and help hold in moisture for the upcoming cooler months.”
-Caci Di Russo, Owner of Toccare Day Spa
Caci and the team at Toccare recommend three steps to get glowing skin for the holidays…
Step One. The Facial:
We recommend our signature 60 minute radiance facial for your first visit to Toccare as this will allow you to discuss any concerns that you may have and give you and your esthetician time to create a plan to achieve your skincare goals.
Pro-tip: as for how often you should get facials, it depends on the individual and their skin care needs. We recommend getting a facial once every three months for maintenance. However, if you have skin concerns you’d like to target and/or are looking to build out a new skin care regime, we recommend a facial every 4-6 weeks so that we can advise on best practices and help you gradually add to your skin care routine.
Step Two. Enhancements:
Depending on your skin type and skin goals, we would also recommend adding on oxygen or an enzyme enhancement to the facial to ensure your skin stays supple and hydrated during the cold winter months.
Step Three. At Home Care:
Toccare takes a different approach to skin care than many other day spas. We do not typically recommend that our clients get a full line of products at once, instead, we recommend adding in new products gradually so that we can ensure that each product works well with your skin type and addresses your skin concern properly (not to mention, it is easy on your holiday budget). Our gradual approach not only allows you to see the benefits of each product, but allows your skin to get comfortable with a new routine.
Here are a few products that Toccare lead estheticians recommend that can address skin concerns during the fall/winter months ~ don’t miss the scoop-exclusive 10% off discount code below!
NEW! Lilfox Blue Legume
Benefits:
- Experience:Soothing and balancing scents of lime and basil leaf touch and calm the soul.
- Results: Skin is enveloped in a rich crème that instantly soothes and hydrates deeply.
- Skin Type: All skin types, especially sensitive, mature, dry.
- Texture: Luxurious rich blue pudding
“This is my go-to product for anyone that is dehydrated and is concerned with inflammation! I like to use this once a week to calm my skin or after a facial at night, I will put this product on to seal in all the amazing benefits from a facial that day” -Alessandra Hernandez
Eminence Facial Recovery Oil
- Experience: Clary Sage Oil: calming; balances oil production
- Results: Olive Oil: calms and soothes the look of skin while deeply hydrating the skin, Sage Leaf Extract: antioxidant; rejuvenates and tones the look of skin
- Skin Type: All skin types
- Texture: Smooth Serum that leaves a dewy and radiant appearance.
Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum
- Experience: Smooth, lightweight, and melts right into the skin, no fragrance.
- Results: A synergy of three molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid and three nutrient-rich seaweeds work together to restore and maintain optimal moisture levels, keeping your skin hydrated all day long.
- Skin Type: All skin types
Stone Crop Cleansing Oil
- Experience: Infused with moisturizing sunflower and jojoba oils.
- Results: brightening stone crop and supercharged microgreens, this light and luxurious formula gently removes makeup and deeply cleanses to deliver dewier, softer looking skin after every use.
- Skin Type: All skin types
- Pro-tip: add the stone crop hydrating mist after cleansing to lock in the moisture and increase your hydration level.
Marie Veronique Vitamin C+E+Ferulic Serum
- Experience: Earthy undertones with a hint of orange.
- Results: Provides necessary ingredients to produce collagen, Increases UV protection, repairs at the cellular level, and provides micronutrients needed for healthy skin.
- Skin Type: All skin types
- Pro-tip: A perfect Retinol alternative for pregnant women.
Scoop Savings at Toccare
We are here to give you the scoop on skincare and selfcare! In honor of our partnership with Scoop, we are offering 10% off product purchases with code SCOOP10 at checkout. This promotion will end on 01/2022.
And Don’t Forget. Water:
We also recommend drinking a lot of water during the winter months to keep you hydrated and as a result, your skin will be less likely to break out. In addition, drinking water helps your body flush out any toxins.
For questions or to schedule a new appointment with our estheticians, call or text 704-614-7503 or send us an email to hello@toccaredayspa.com and mention that you saw us on Scoop. We look forward to meeting you!
Myers Park:
Email: myerspark@toccaredayspa.com
Address: 715 Providence Rd Charlotte, NC 28207
Text or Call: 704-562-1912
Hours:
Mon + Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am – 7 pm
Sat: 9 am – 4 pm
Sun: CLOSED
Dilworth:
Email: dilworth@toccaredayspa.com
Address: 1419 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
Text or Call: 704-614-7503
Hours:
Mon + Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am – 7 pm
Sat: 9 am – 4 pm
Sun: CLOSED
