The festive season is a beautiful time to spend with family and friends, enjoy delicious foods and sweets, and dress up fancy for late-night events. However, these eventful times can be hectic and stressful for your skin health.
But don’t worry. We are here to guide you through the perfect steps to prepare and maintain your skin's glow while enjoying everything during this festive season.
Essential Lifestyle Tips for Maintaining Healthy, Glowing Skin
1. Manage your stress levels and sleep quality
Getting a proper night's sleep and managing your stress can be difficult during this time of year. However, these two factors play a significant role in keeping healthy and radiant skin.
When stressed, stress hormones (cortisol) are released, leading to increased inflammation, a weakened immune system, and a compromised skin barrier. This can make existing conditions flare up or cause new problems to appear.
Moreover, lack of sleep weakens the immune system, making the skin more prone to breakouts and flare-ups. As the body’s largest organ, the skin often reflects our stress levels and sleep quality. Our body needs 7-8 hours of rest each night to repair and rejuvenate the skin. Failing to prioritise proper sleep and stress management can significantly impact your skin’s overall health and appearance.
Are you struggling to get quality sleep? Try creating a calming night routine to help you unwind and relax.
We suggest taking a warm bath to fully relax your body and mind. Put away all electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed, sip on some herbal tea, and incorporate a bit of meditation. These small steps can help you de-stress and prepare your body for a restful night’s sleep.
2. Watch your alcohol intake and stay hydrated
While it's tempting to enjoy holiday cocktails and wine, drinking excessively can have a negative impact on your skin.
Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it depletes your body's fluids and leads to dehydration. This can result in wrinkles, puffiness, and dull-looking skin, while also worsening conditions like eczema or other sensitive skin issues.
In your 20s, your body processes alcohol more quickly—within just a few hours. However, by your 40s, it can take up to 33 hours to fully metabolise. Different types of alcohol can have varying effects on your skin. Clear liquors like vodka, gin, and tequila tend to be gentler on your skin and are processed more quickly.
Aim to drink a cup of water after every sip of alcohol to prevent dehydration and any adverse effects from alcohol.
3. Create a winter skincare regimen
With many events, you may have more opportunities to wear makeup. But make sure to remove it properly by double cleansing and following your optimised winter skincare routine.
- Always double-cleanse your skin with a pH-balanced gentle cleanser and use a tool like our Konjac Sponge to cleanse it thoroughly.
- Exfoliate your skin regularly using a gentle exfoliant to remove any buildup of dead skin cells and makeup. For the best results, we recommend using our Purifying Mineral Mud Mask for the face and Refining Body Scrub for the body twice a week.
- Finally, moisturise your skin using our Defining Body Cream to lock in moisture, deeply nourish it, and protect it from environmental stressors. For those who suffer from cold feet and swelling, apply our Nourishing Hand & Foot Cream to massage your feet and legs.