Winter can quietly affect how we feel. Shorter days, colder weather and packed schedules often lead to low energy, disrupted sleep and a general sense of flatness. While this is commonly referred to as the winter blues, the impact can be physical as well as emotional.
Spa treatments offer more than surface level benefits during this time of year. They create space to reset, restore balance and help you to feel more like yourself again. Beyond this, they can also boost your physical wellbeing too.
Why winter affects wellbeing
Reduced daylight can influence sleep patterns and energy levels. Cold temperatures encourage muscle tension and stiffness. At the same time, social and work pressures often peak in December, creating a bottle neck for your energy and leaving little room for rest.
Taking time for regular self care during winter is not simply an indulgence. It's a practical way to support both your mental and physical health.
Massage. Releasing tension and calming the nervous system
Massage plays a key role in managing winter blues. Treatments such as Swedish, aromatherapy and hot stone massage can help release muscle tension caused by stress and cold weather. They also encourage relaxation by calming the nervous system.
For guests experiencing poor sleep, anxiety or physical fatigue, massage provides a grounding reset that can be felt in the following days after the treatment ends.
Book a massage at Luminis, with prices ranging between £57-£115.
Facials. Supporting skin and confidence in winter
Winter conditions often leave skin feeling dry, dull or more sensitive than usual. Specialist facials can restore hydration, improve texture and support skin health at a time extra care is needed.
Advanced treatments such as Dermabrasion, DermaFrac and corrective peels are particularly effective during winter, when sun exposure is lower and skin is more receptive to treatment.
Improving how skin looks and feels can have a noticeable impact on confidence, which is often underestimated during darker months.
Book a facial at Luminis, with prices ranging between £92-£276.
Manicures and pedicures. Small rituals that lift your mood
Hands and feet tend to be neglected in winter, and can be left feeling dry. Regular manicure and pedicure treatments help maintain comfort, appearance and hygiene, especially when skin becomes dry or nails brittle.
These treatments also offer something equally important. Time to pause. Even short appointments can create a sense of care and routine that supports emotional wellbeing.
Book a manicure or pedicure at Luminis, with prices ranging between £24-£72.
Hair removal. Feeling comfortable in your own skin
Although hair removal is often associated with warmer months, many guests continue treatments throughout winter. Maintaining regular appointments can feel empowering and practical, especially ahead of social events or travel that will be inevitable in the warmer months.
Consistency also supports better results, making winter an ideal time to stay on track.
Book a hair removal treatment at Luminis, with prices ranging between £17-£55.
Brows and lashes. Subtle treatments with strong impact
Eyebrow and eyelash treatments offer visible results with minimal time commitment. Well shaped brows or lifted lashes can make the face appear brighter and more rested, which can be particularly welcome during winter.
These treatments suit guests looking for a quick confidence boost without committing to longer appointments.
Book a lash or brow treatment at Luminis, with prices ranging from £20-£99.
Making self care part of winter, not a reward after it
Many people wait until spring time to focus on wellbeing. In reality, December and January is when support is most needed. Booking treatments throughout winter can help prevent burnout, improve stress levels and maintain a sense of balance during a demanding season.
Spa time becomes less about escape and more about maintenance. Supporting how you feel, not just how busy life becomes.
If you are feeling the effects of winter, our therapists can help you choose treatments that suit both your body and your mood. Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference to how you feel.
Book a treatment with Luminis today, and access a moment of reset and respite.
