If your skin's feeling like it’s lacking the festive cheer, here's some skincare hacks to get it party ready and fast.
The party season has officially arrived. Our schedules are maxed out with festive celebrations and our wardrobe has undergone a makeover in advance of the many parties ahead. But what about our skin? Is it primed and ready to glow, not to mention, take the hit of several indulgent nights out?
HACK 1 – SEND IN A PROFESSIONAL:
Book yourself in for a professional skin treatment. This is a must to get your skin fit for the festive season and both you and your skin will come out feeling amazing.
Choose a treatment that incorporates deep cleansing and advanced exfoliation using Hydroxy Acids to create a congestion free, even toned, silky soft skin. You'll also benefit from a strong dose of hydration using active treatment masques and serums, giving you plump skin without the traces of dehydration, flakiness or fine lines.
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HACK 2 – GET AN EXFOLIANT IN YOUR LIFE:
Get an exfoliant in your life if you don't already. Exfoliation is the workhorse of skincare and will give you the perfect, flawless canvas for makeup application. With regular exfoliation, you can keep calm knowing you'll be congestion free during the party season as it dislodges trapped dirt and oil in our pores that cause blackheads. Exfoliation also assists the skins renewal process, helping to revitalise, plump and even skin tone. Plus, it boosts the skins barrier function, preventing excess moisture loss and skin sensitisation. You'll notice how bright and smooth your skin looks and feels instantly.
You've many choices when it comes to picking a Dermalogica exfoliant. For daily polishing and skin brightening, look no further than the award winning Daily Microfoliant. This rice based exfoliant gently microfoliates the skin, making it ideal for even a sensitive skin. If you're after serious resurfacing then consider Gentle Cream Exfoliant. This five-part enzyme and Hydroxy Acid cream based exfoliant also teams up as a masque, so it softens the skin as it smoothes!
HACK 3 – TAKE TIME OUT:
Take time out for you, even if it's just five minutes to breath, take a quick stroll or read a book. It's a given that life gets busier during the party season, but if it's healthy, clear, glowing skin you're after then you'll need to retain some Zen. The skin is a barometer for our stress levels. Common skin conditions that show up when we're either physically or emotionally stressed are breakouts along the jawline and neck and skin sensitivity. In the long term, stress also speeds up the ageing process.
Dermalogica's Stress Positive Eye Lift is a saviour during stressful periods. Pop some on in the morning and say goodbye to tired, puffy eyes and hello to brighter, energised eyes. No one will ever know you've only had a couple of hours of shut eye!
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HACK 4 – MASK IT:
Masking is the perfect skin pick me up either before a party or to recover your skin the next day. Masks deliver quick and instant results and you can even 'multi-masque' for a professional treatment at home.
If your skin is dehydrated reach for a gel based hydrating mask such as Dermalogica's Skin Hydrating Masque which can even be used around the eyes and over the lips. If it's oily and congested skin, Dermalogica's super charged Charcoal Rescue Masque is fantastic for detoxifying and minimising the appearance of pores.
Night-time treatments that harness our skin's natural regeneration process are another great way to give the skin a quick boost. Dermalogica's Overnight Repair Serum is an advanced age-fighting facial oil that intensely restores and nourishes, so that come morning, you wake up to silky smooth, soft skin. And for the perfect pout this season, keep Dermalogica's new Nightly Lip Treatment on your bedside table. This rich overnight formula deeply nourishes and plumps the lips with the bonus of reducing and preventing lines around the mouth.
HACK 5 – INSIDE COUNTS TOO:
Along with what you put on your skin, what you put in also impacts the health of your skin. Be sure to fill your fridge with lots of fresh fruit and veggies, water and iced green or white tea, all of which are packed with skin protecting antioxidants. Summer fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and blueberries also help increase the microcirculation of the skin and reduce any redness.
With a little bit of extra investment this party season, your skin will be looking as incredible as your new LBD!
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