Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Its Impact on Skin — Why Lymphatic Drainage, Facials & Massage at My Beauty Salon in Cleethorpes Are Essential This Winter

Aggie Singh
4 hours ago
2 min read

As the days get shorter and darker, many people notice changes in their mood, energy, and even their skin. This is often linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). At my beauty salon in Cleethorpes, I see this every year — skin that feels more stressed, tired, and in need of extra care after the brighter summer months.

What is SAD?

SAD is a type of depression that usually appears in autumn and winter when there is less natural sunlight.

Less sunlight = less serotonin (the “feel-good” brain chemical).
Lower serotonin + higher stress = more cortisol (the “stress hormone”).
Too much cortisol over time = more inflammation in the body and skin.

It’s a bit like running your body on an empty tank. Without sunlight “fuel,” your system struggles — mood, energy, sleep, and skin all start to show signs of stress.

Let’s Focus on Solutions

Winter is coming — but instead of dreading it, let’s focus on what we can do to support both mood and skin health:

Movement is free – Walking along Cleethorpes seafront or a light jog can boost serotonin, support the nervous system, and balance stress.
Vitamin D check – A simple blood test can show if you’re low. Supplementing helps mood, immunity, and energy.
LED therapy – At my clinic, our medical-grade LED light helps recharge cells, balance circadian rhythm, and reduce inflammation in the skin.
Relaxation treatments – Book a facial in Cleethorpes with LED or try pressotherapy lymphatic drainage in Cleethorpes to help your nervous system switch from “fight-or-flight” into healing mode. Perfect for restoring your post-summer glow.

Options at My Clinic

From September onwards, I’ll be taking pre-orders for medical-grade LED devices to use at home during the darker months.

Or, if you prefer hands-on care, you can book:

A relaxing facial in Cleethorpes
A massage in Cleethorpes
Lymphatic drainage sessions in Cleethorpes with pressotherapy

— all designed to boost mood, reduce stress, and keep skin radiant throughout winter.

Simple Analogy

Think of your body like a coal mine:

Sunlight = the coal that fuels mood and energy.
Winter = the mine gets emptier.
Stress = burning through coal faster.
Exercise, Vitamin D, facials, massage, and LED therapy = ways to refill the mine, keeping both your body and skin glowing in the darker months.

Backed by Clinical Research

A review of 19 clinical trials confirmed that light therapy significantly reduces SAD symptoms compared to placebo (Golden et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2005).
Studies show that blue-enriched and white LED light improve mood and reset circadian rhythms in SAD patients (Lam et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2006).
Dermatology research demonstrates that red LED light stimulates collagen, reduces inflammation, and improves skin health (Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2014).

This winter, don’t just survive — thrive. Support your mind, body, and skin with facials, lymphatic drainage, LED light therapy, and massage in beauty salon in Cleethorpes. Your glow doesn’t have to end with summer.

Aggie Singh

Cosmetologist • Author • Judge