With end-of-the-year festive season feels in the air already, you might be praying for the clearest, healthiest, glass-like skin ever, to serve as a canvas for all your perfectly-planned makeup looks. However, the sheer drama of this time of year – managing life and responsibilities along with parties and celebrations, an influx of sugary food and a chronic lack of sleep can be the foil to your plans, making your skin look dull, fatigued and prone to breakouts. If you are looking to stay one step ahead of any unexpected skin concerns, we have a few skincare tips for before, during and after the festive season.
A pre-festive skincare routine you can follow this season
Finding the time to stay loyal to your skincare routine during this period can be tough, which is why you may want to have a plan in place for arming your skin arsenal with all that it needs to survive the back-to-back commitments on your social calendar
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Here’s how to devise the ideal skincare routine before the festivities consume all your time and attention:
- Cleansing adequately, both in the morning and before you sleep at night, is a key step in ensuring that you maintain the smooth structure of your skin and avoid any harmful bacteria from lingering and causing any untimely breakouts. Cleansing gently but thoroughly will keep them at bay.
- While hydration and sun protection form the essential bedrock of any skincare routine, you also want to exfoliate your skin once or twice each week, depending on your skin type, to slough off dead skin cell buildup that might be hampering your skin’s glow.
- If you are looking to amp-up the payoff of your makeup, it also helps to treat your skin to regular massages to activate blood flow circulation, help skincare products absorb better and unlock a brighter skin glow.
- For additional improvement, consult a certified dermatologist for in-clinic treatments that are a great way to prep your skin for important occasions. In dealing with acne, acne scars, uneven texture or fine lines, you can opt for chemical peels, dermal infusions and microneedling radiofrequency, while skin brightening lasers can help with tan removal.
The post-festive skincare routine to follow this season
Once the festive season is in full swing, it is likely that a more thorough skincare routine might take a backseat (where do all the hours go?)—however, it is advisable to keep up with your basics - cleansing, moisturising and regular use of sunscreen. These measures can further help your skin’s glow remain intact through the season:
- While the festive season calls for maximum use of your makeup palette, ensuring that you thoroughly cleanse your skin at night is essential. Because of all the layers of makeup, your pores need extra help to stay unclogged. Depending on your skin type, you can opt for double cleansing to maintain clean, protected skin.
- Despite the many demands on your social calendar, it is important to prioritise sleep during this period as the skin leverages this downtime to flush out toxins and regenerate itself. When combined with the stress of back-to-back events, lack of sleep can often manifest in the form of dark circles and surprise breakouts.
- The festive season might also offer a free pass to indulge your sweet tooth, but it helps to bear in mind that excessive amounts of sugar can dial up inflammation and nudge open the door for sudden acne. While it may not be possible to cut out sugar from your diet entirely, it helps to opt for healthier alternatives wherever possible, such as a helping of fruits instead of a traditional dessert after meals.
- While you are treating your skin to some TLC, you’ll want to factor in your lipcare needs as well. Prolonged periods of drying mattes can make your lips feel like a chapped and arid desert. Before heading to bed at night, remember to slather on a nourishing lip mask or slick on a layer of lip oil under your lipstick for day-long hydration.
Tira Tip:
Once you have grasped the basics of curating a festive skincare routine, here are the skincare products that will aid you in your quest.
- Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Aminu The Azure Prevent Copper Peptide Serum
- Farmacy Beauty Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer
- L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Face Oil
- Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Express Eye Mask
- CLINIQUE Moisture Surge SPF 25 Sheer Hydrator
