Glow Up for the Holidays: Radiant Skin Tips for the Festive Season

Party season is in! With family functions, work events, and exciting celebrations around town, the holidays always feel extra magical. If you want to match that radiant feeling and turn heads at all the gatherings to come, it’s time to show your skin some extra care

Take a look at these tips for fresh, dewy skin you can achieve at home. Between the dazzling Christmas lights and a New Year’s Eve disco ball, you'll be the one stealing the spotlight!

Start with a Clean Slate

The first step is to remain consistent with your regular skincare routine, starting now. Treat your skin to everyday care through cleansing and moisturizing before bed – and in the morning if your skin type calls for it. Don’t skip out on these simple steps – especially at nighttime. Sleeping with makeup on can clog pores, dry you out, and even cause inflamed eyes or skin.

Try to get a gentle exfoliation treatment (such as AHAs or BHAs) at home about two to four days before your big event or once a week on a consistent basis. This will help shed any dead skin dimming your radiance and help your products penetrate the skin even better.

Micro-Infusion Facial for Glowing Skin

One or two days before the event, give yourself a Micro-Infusion treatment for a quick transformation. You can "stamp” your skin and send the active ingredients layers deep to rejuvenate and hydrate your skin.

Ivan Pol, facialist to Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek, and Emma Stone, uses it to prep celebrities for high-profile events. “I love this treatment for a quick at-home way to take my skin from dull to dewy with little to no downtime,” says Ivan. “If you’re looking for that celebrity glow, a quick pick me up, and a deep lasting hydration boost, then I’d highly recommend it.”

Do it the night before and wake up with dewy looking, glowing skin! Give it a go every two weeks along with your consistent skincare routine to keep the Hollywood-esque glow throughout the entire holiday season.

Targeted Patches for Bright Eyes

Now that you’ve got an all-over glow, it’s time for a targeted approach! The day of or the night before, try clinical-grade patches on the areas that need it most. Micro-Infusion Targeted Patches are serum-infused micro-darts that dissolve into the skin to deliver active ingredients for quick results. Use it under your eyes to reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles so you look bright, awake, and refreshed. You can also use them on 11 lines, frown lines, or wherever you want to smooth or plump your skin.

Hydrate to Stay Refreshed

Staying hydrated is an essential part of holistic health. Be sure you’re getting your eight cups a day, especially if you plan to have some cocktails at your events. Alcohol can be dehydrating and cause flushing – not very flattering in holiday photos. Don’t skip out on any fun you want to have, but you could consider a wine spritzer with sparkling water and a splash of red wine as an alternative if you’re hoping to feel and look your best.

Eat Well & Avoid Skin Triggers

These festivities are usually filled with fried food, eggnog, and enough sweets to feed the North Pole. While it's certainly delicious, lots of sugar and seed oils can trigger acne breakouts.

We’re not saying don’t enjoy yourself at holiday parties. But if you have a few consecutive shindigs to attend, you may want to create a balance between healthy options and edible pleasures so your skin isn’t overloaded all at once.

De-stress & S.O.S. with the LED Mask

With busy schedules, present shopping, and a never ending to-do list, the magical time can also be filled with some stressful moments. Unfortunately, stress is a known culprit for wreaking havoc on your skin. There’s nothing worse than doing everything right, only to wake-up to an uninvited pimple on the day of the event!

So take some time each day to unwind, journal, sip on some herbal tea, or do whatever else relaxes you. If that’s not enough, and you are dealing with a breakout or want to further prevent them from appearing, try the Q-Rejuvelight Pro. One of the mask’s two modes, the Anti-Breakout Treatment, combines red and blue wavelengths to destroy the bacteria that causes acne, helping reduce redness, inflammation, and breakouts on the spot.

Let’s Recap Your Holiday Prep:

• A Week Before: Cleanse & moisturize every night; stay consistent with your regular skincare routine.
• 3 Days Before: Exfoliate to remove dead skin and reveal a fresh new complexion; this’ll help the next steps get absorbed better!
• 2 Days Before: Complete a Micro-Infusion Facial for that Hollywood glow.
• Day Before: Pop on some Micro-Infusion Patches on the under-eyes to brighten them up and reduce puffiness.
• Morning of: Sip on the H20 to stay hydrated and slather on some extra moisturizer to make sure you’re ready to go! Bonus: Use the LED mask if you have any unexpected redness or pimples.
• Throughout the Day: Stay mindful of your diet, enjoy the treats but balance them with healthy choices.
• Day After: Grab the LED mask Anti-Breakout mode to reduce any acne or inflammation from too many treats, too many drinks, or staying up too late. Hey, it happens!

With these tips and a bit of TLC, your skin will be holiday-party ready. Now don’t forget to connect with loved ones and have a good time!