Merry and Bright: 5 Holiday Skincare Tips for a Healthy Complexion

Between all the parties, special events, and family plans, the holiday season can be a stressful time of the year. All the indulging, celebrating, late nights, and poor sleep can also wreak havoc on your complexion, contributing to acne, dullness, and premature aging. This only makes it important to give back to yourself. In this season of giving, it is crucial to prioritize self-care or take time each day to give your skin the TLC it needs. Not only will it make you feel good about yourself, but also keep your skin looking merry and bright this holiday season. 

Below are a few holiday skincare tips for a healthy, glowing complexion. 

1. Stay hydrated

Take it easy on the booze. But if you can, trade alcoholic beverages for water and other hydrating drinks. Know that alcohol, especially in large amounts, can dehydrate both your body and skin. It increases inflammation and causes skin redness, as well as compromises sleep and your body’s regenerative process. 

If you, however, cannot stay away from holiday drinks, opt for red wine instead of hard liquor. You might also want to savor your beverage or pay attention to how it tastes and smells rather than gulping it down. Another way to take it easy is to drink water between booze to decrease dehydration and reduce the symptoms of a hangover.

2. Don’t forget to moisturize

Cold air and low humidity can suck out the moisture in your skin, resulting in dryness and irritation. Using a good moisturizer helps lock in moisture and improve skin smoothness. While it is definitely important during colder months, you also need to apply moisturizer year-round to protect your skin barrier and defend it against damage. 

Dr. Sylvia’s Hydra Pro with MoistureLock is a lightweight, non-greasy formula that nourishes the skin without leaving any oily residue. It is designed to provide intense hydration, keeping the skin soft, supple, and moisturized. It can also soothe irritated skin and improve your skin’s radiance.

3. Get your beauty sleep

All the preparations and celebrations involved with the season can make it harder to get a good night’s sleep. And since the skin repairs itself while you doze off, it is important to get seven to eight hours of sleep at night. Skimping on it can show up in the form of dark circles, puffy eyes, and dull complexion. 

You can give your body and skin the TLC it needs this holiday season by practicing healthy sleep habits. Setting a sleep schedule is one way to do it, as well as making your bedroom sleep-friendly. Keep it cool, dark, and quiet, and consider changing your sheets or blankets to suit the weather. 

4. Apply sunscreen

Sunscreen is not just for the summer; it is important year-round. Prolonged or unprotected exposure not only causes sunburn, but also premature skin aging and an increased risk of skin cancer.  Sunscreen protects the skin by preventing UV rays from damaging the skin. It also reduces signs of aging and the appearance of sunspots.

Make sure to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Apply 20 to 30 minutes before going out and don’t forget commonly overlooked areas such as the ears, lips, neck, and chest. It is also a good idea to wear hats and sunglasses, and avoid direct sun exposure. 

5. Treat your skin with some TLC

Give yourself the gift of self-care! Refresh and rejuvenate your skin with non-surgical aesthetic treatments from Sanctuary by Cutis. Here is a brief rundown of a few procedures that can give you merry and bright skin this holiday season.

• 10D Care-9 – combines ultrasound and radiofrequency technology to lift, tighten, and tackle visible signs of aging. It can target the superficial and deeper tissues to stimulate new collagen. It offers non-invasive skin tightening and improves skin texture and elasticity.
• Imperium Deep Restoration – cleans, repairs, and nourishes the skin, while also providing anti-aging effects. It features the use of Pulsed Crown RF that targets the deep dermis to regenerate skin tissues and help with collagen remodeling. It can firm and tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve skin tone and texture.
• NIR Cinderella – uses pulsed infrared light to tighten loose skin on the face, neck, and other areas of the body. It effectively heats the deeper layers, causing the fibroblasts to repair skin cells and build new collagen. NIR Cinderella can treat and improve aging, sagging, and crepey-looking skin, as well as tighten and contour the skin.
• Exilis Ultra – uses radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to tighten skin and reduce signs of aging. It safely heats the right layers of the skin to promote collagen production, as well as go deeper to target and kill fat cells. It can help firm mild skin laxity, shrink fat deposits, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
• HydraMaster Facial – is a 14 in 1 hydra dermabrasion platform that cleanses, exfoliates, hydrates, and nourishes the skin. You can use it as a standalone solution or pre-rejuvenation facial treatment. HydraMaster helps speed up skin renewal, unclog pores, improves skin tone and texture, and enables better absorption of skincare products.

If you’re looking to boost your natural radiance and beauty this holiday season, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sanctuary by Cutis. WhatsApp us at +65 9780 2079 to learn more or book an appointment.