Skincare during holidays

The holidays are a great time to enjoy the company of friends and family, indulge in delicious foods and splurge on a dream vacation. That said, the festive season can also have a tremendous effect on the skin—and not in a good way.

1. Lack of sleep deprives your skin the chance to repair itself.

Between food prep and party hosting, getting a good night’s sleep around the
holidays can be quite the challenge. Our brains produce body-repairing hormones when we sleep, which are necessary for tissue repair and cell regeneration. As the body’s largest organ, skin is usually where the first signs of damage appear.  You need to get seven to eight hours of sleep because that’s when the skin repairs itself.
Holiday skin care tip: Try to infuse essential oils in your room, before going to sleep, to help relax your mind and body and get you ready for sleep.

2. Sugary treats trigger glycation, which accelerates skin aging.

The best part about the holidays is all the delicious treats. But these sugar by-
products stop your cells from functioning properly. As a result, the molecules in your skin that keep your complexion looking tight and young are no longer able to do their jobs.
Holiday skin care tip: If you’re having a hard time controlling your sweet tooth this holiday season, opt for something that will satisfy your cravings, yet provide your skin with beneficial nutrients, for example berries.

3. Alcoholic drinks can damage your skin

In addition to sugary treats, the effects of alcohol from your holiday drinks on the
skin can also be substantial.
Holiday skin sare tip: Instead of a booze-filled holiday drink, try a wine spritzer with sparkling water and a splash of red wine.

4. Not removing your make-up can clog your pores

While upping your makeup game for your back-to-back holiday soirees won’t
necessarily cause breakouts, forgetting to remove it before you hit the sack can clog your pores and make your skin a breeding ground for bacteria.
Holiday skin care tip: While thoroughly washing your face before bed is one of the best ways to avoid breakouts, sometimes there are just not enough hours in a day. For days when you just can’t, keep a package of makeup remover wipes by your bedside table.

5. Stress compromises your skin’s natural barrier.

The holidays are a stressful time—and stress can have a tremendous impact on the
skin. From breakouts to excess oil, the side effects of stress on the skin can seem endless.
Holiday skin care tip: try using calming, barrier repair cremes, to enforce the skin’s barrier, and try some bath salts for relieving stress.

6. Hectic schedule disrupt your normal skincare routine.

Around the holidays, everyone’s busy. Because of that, our skin care can be put on the back burner—especially when it comes to those weekly treatments like masking and exfoliating.
Holiday skin care tip: Try applying exfoliating masks once a week, which can rejuvenate the skin and leave your complexion feeling silky soft and ready for moisture.

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