Glowing Through the Holidays: A Survival Guide with a Twinkle of Grace

'Tis the season to be jolly, but amidst the holiday hustle, don't let your skin, or your spirits, lose its glow! Fear not, fellow festive souls, for we've crafted a survival guide to keep your skin radiant and your spirits high during this merry mayhem.

1. Sleigh Your Skincare Routine:

Deck the halls, and deck your skin with some TLC! Even Santa knows the importance of a good skincare routine. Cleanse, moisturize, and sleigh those impurities away. Your skin deserves the royal treatment, just like you deserve that extra cookie.

2. Hydration, Not Just for Santa:

While Santa may appreciate a good glass of milk, your skin craves hydration. Keep the water flowing like a melting snowman, and your skin will thank you. It's the secret sauce for a complexion radiant like freshly fallen snow.

3. Mistletoe-Ready Lips:

Pucker up, it's mistletoe season! Ensure your lips are as soft as a marshmallow in hot cocoa. A touch of lip balm or gloss will have you ready for those unexpected holiday smooches. May we suggest tapping on some Aquaphor before bed for perky and plump lips in the morning…you can thank us later. Don’t forget to exfoliate your pout as well. Just beware of the rogue eggnog mustache—humor intact!

4. Mask for the Merry:

Embrace the festive spirit with a holiday-themed face mask. No, we are not suggesting you plop your face on top of a meringue pie, but rather set the mood with some peppermint or sugar plum candles, draw a bath, grab some hot cocoa (or your fav festive drink), apply a mask, sit back and relax! 

5. Laugh Lines:

The holidays are all about joy, and what better way to express it than with laughter? Those laugh lines are the real holiday magic, so keep the giggles coming. If anyone asks, you're not getting older; you're just adding more festive decorations to your face. We can address them later, wink wink. 

6. Stress Less, Glow More:

The holidays can be stressful, but stress is not on the guest list for your better skin bash. Take a breather, indulge in some self-care, and remind yourself that perfection is overrated. A little imperfection adds character—just like that lopsided gingerbread house you attempted.

7. SPF: Your Winter Wingman:

Snow reflects sunlight, and so does that winter wonderland on your face. Even in the chillier months, don't forget your SPF. Protect your skin like you're shielding presents from prying eyes. Besides, you never know when you might need to step outside and challenge someone to a snowball fight.

8. Sleep, the Silent Night Miracle:

The true magic happens during the silent nights when you get enough beauty sleep. Let your skin rejuvenate, and wake up looking as refreshed as a snow-covered landscape. Who needs a winter wonderland outside when you can have one on your face?

So, my merry little elves, embrace the holidays with a glow that rivals Rudolph's nose. Your skin deserves to shine as bright as the star on the tree, and a sprinkle of grace will keep your spirits as high as Santa's sleigh. May your skin be merry and your holidays be filled with love and laughter!

Feel Giddie about the skin you’re in,

Emily Giddings, RN