Brace yourselves, December is here and the Christmas season is in full swing.
A brimming calendar of events, too much eating, drinking, and not enough exercise or ‘me’ time can cause stress which reflects though your skin.
But don’t despair, it is possible to still look fresh, festive and stay healthy over this period.
There are a whole range of strategies you can put in place now, to ensure you stay on track.
To help, the Define Laser team have put together 6 tips to keep your skin glowing and healthy this Christmas.
- Moisturize Skin Naturally: Stay well hydrated
The combination of hot weather with an abundance of alcohol and convenient sugary treats are a recipe for dehydration.
Instead, keep your water glass (or water bottle) topped up with ice, and always within reach.
Why not add some lemon or lime slices and a few sprigs of mint for some additional flavour. This will help the temptation of grabbing a soft drink, juice or more wine!
Increasing your water intake, flushes out the toxins in your body to improve the health of your skin and your body.
- Keep Alcohol to a Minimum for healthy skin
Who doesn’t love unwinding and relaxing during the festive season with a glass or two of your favourite drinks!
Depending on the number of social commitments you’ve got, you could find yourself drinking consuming more alcohol mid-week and a higher volume over the weekends.
While alcohol is high in calories and disrupts the normal digestion process, the toxins can build up in the deeper layers of your skin and cause inflammation.
This can manifest in your skin as bloating, puffiness, acne, redness, flushing, premature ageing and even an increase in wrinkles.
You can still relax and enjoy Christmas with lighter options – eg half wine/half soda, or a low carb beer.
- Try a Vitamin B Serum
Dr Watson suggests increasing your vitamin B over this festive time. A great way to do this is Multi B Plus.
Formulated with a potent Vitamin B complex, including Niacinamide and a blend of sea plant extracts. This essential serum helps to clarify and fortify overall appearance of skin.
A multi-tasking complex that hydrates, detoxifies and provides antioxidant protection.
This is not only great to use throughout the silly season, but would make an excellent gift.
- Use Sheet Face Masks
We cannot recommend these enough. Sheet Masks are a must for your skincare routine. They can be used 2-3 times a week.
An easy and effective way to provide your skin with an immediate big boost of vitamins and hydration, sheet masks work instantly on the skin leaving it dewy and glowing.
They are great to prep and prime the skin for better application of makeup, making them a festive season skin prep essential.
Dr Watson recommends Aspect Intense Hydration Sheet Masks. Available for purchase from our Albany Creek clinic.
Tip: Keep them in the fridge for a refreshing skin pep-up on a hot day!
- Don’t forget beauty sleep for glowing skin naturally at home
Sleep is the time when your body repairs itself. This is true for your epidermis (the outer layers of your skin) as much as it is for your brain or muscles.
Late night Christmas parties, excessive alcohol and increased stress levels can all impact on regular sleep patterns. Lack of sleep can also cause:
· Hanging eyelids
· Swollen eyes
· Darker undereye circles
· Paler skin
· Wrinkles and fine lines
· Droopy corners of the mouth
So, remember, wash your face before bed. Use a topical moisturiser and get a full night’s sleep.
- And the ultimate health skin solutions? Spread some cheer
Taking care of your skin starts from the inside out, it’s not just about what you put on your skin or what you consume, but how you feel. The last few years have been hard on many so don’t forget to spread kindness and gratitude this Christmas! Getting in touch with your loved ones can be the kindest gift you can give.
Plus, you’ll also benefit with an endorphin boost of positive emotions and physical wellbeing.
How to Keep Skin Glowing and Healthy this Chrismas
There are many things you can do to keep your skin healthy and glowing this Christmas.
Try implementing some of the strategies mentioned in the article, such as staying hydrated and using sunscreen.
By taking care of your skin, you can enjoy the holiday season worry-free.
For more information about happy and healthy skin, call today and book a free skin consultation!
Define Laser has the latest laser technology and a qualified doctor to tailor our laser and cosmetic treatments especially to you.
Our Albany Creek clinic is at a convenient location with ample parking at 3/25 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek.
With a range of services including laser skin treatments, injectables, laser hair removal and skin treatments we have a solution for you.
Enquire online here to book, or call us on 07 3325 5775.
