Why January Is the Best Time for a Facial: Refresh Your Skin for the New Year

There’s something about the start of the year. The hecticness of the holiday season is behind us and we’ve got our New Year’s resolutions to motivate us.

You can use this energizing time of year to do something great for yourself: schedule a facial. With this personalized treatment, you give your skin what it needs to thrive. That makes the cold, dry month of January a particularly good time for this kind of care.

Dr. Norman J. Pastorek and Janice Pastorek, BSN, RN, offer a range of facials at our Norman J. Pastorek, MD, PC, FACS offices on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York City and in Madison, Connecticut. Come see us and we can tailor treatment to support your skin health throughout 2026.

The benefits of a January facial

For starters, a facial helps offset winter’s harsh effects on the skin. We can use your treatment to soothe and hydrate skin that’s irritated from cold, wind, or even an overly indulgent December.

Beyond that, January tends to be a little less busy socially. With more time between events, it’s easier to weather the minimal downtime that often comes with a facial (like a day of redness).

Additionally, this is a great time of year to establish new healthy habits. By getting into a routine of regular facials, you make sure your skin gets what it needs to look its best. Getting facials every 4-8 weeks offers benefits like encouraging consistent skin cell turnover and more collagen production. This helps your skin stay firmer and fresher-looking throughout the year.

Finally, and just as importantly, facials give you time to relax. While you’re at our office, you can recline comfortably, leaning into a dedicated moment of self-care. If you’re feeling frazzled after the holiday season, this treatment gives you a way to decompress.

Finding the right facial for you

Here at our offices, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all facials. Instead, our team tailors treatment to your skin and your cosmetic goals.

We can gear your facial to address:

• Dryness
• Dullness
• Hyperpigmentation
• Inflammation
• Injuries
• Skin laxity
• Visible signs of aging

We offer leading-edge facial treatments at our offices. If you want a way to encourage skin tightening or faster wound healing, for example, we might incorporate electro-stimulation. With this microcurrent facial, we can stimulate your muscles to help your face look tighter.

Or if you want to help your skin look hydrated and glowing, we might recommend a CO2Lift® carboxytherapy facial. This helps to oxygenate your skin, lifting and brightening it.

In short, if you’re bothered by any skin tone or texture issues, we can likely tailor a facial designed to improve it. At the same time, we cultivate a facial experience that promotes relaxation. This gives you a way to both look and feel better, helping you head into 2026 strong.

If you want to get a facial booked for yourself this January, call either of our offices or book your appointment online today.