10 Ways To Get Your Glow Back After The Holidays
Did you over-indulge in sugary treats or alcohol this holiday season? If so, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to spell disaster for your skin. Follow these expert tips to complement your skin care routine and restore a radiant glow for the new year.
1) Rehydrate
If your complexion appears to have lost its luster over the holidays, it could be a sign that your skin is dehydrated. Although a direct correlation between increased water intake and skin hydration hasn’t been established, drinking enough water has many overall health benefits, according to Healthline. While water consumption needs vary widely, Healthline suggests drinking water whenever you feel thirsty. Another way to boost your hydration is to choose foods with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables.
2) Get A Good Night's Sleep
A study by the scientific journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology found that, compared to people who slept five hours or less, those who slept “seven to nine hours a night had skin that was more moisturized and that could protect and heal itself better after being exposed to ultraviolet light.” As it turns out, the phrase “get your beauty sleep” couldn’t be more true!
3) Eat Foods Rich In Antioxidants
Antioxidants are a true skin care superhero, but they’re also an important part of a healthy diet. According to Medical News Today, consuming antioxidants may improve the appearance of skin by reducing free radical damage and supporting the production of collagen.
4) Hot/Cold Water Shower Cycle
You can mimic the effects of “contrast hydrotherapy” by alternating between hot and cold water in the shower. Healthline suggests cycling between hot water for one to three minutes and cold water for one minute for approximately 20 minutes, finishing with cold water. There is some evidence that suggests contrast hydrotherapy may reduce inflammation.
5) Give Your Skin A Midday Refresh
A spritz of a hydrating, antioxidant-packed facial mist can do wonders for invigorating the look of skin throughout the day. We recommend the Mangosteen Revitalizing Mist for promoting a radiant glow.
6) Book An Eminence Organics Facial At A Spa
There’s no better way to give your skin a glow up than to visit an Eminence Organics spa. Spa facials provide many benefits, including thorough cleansing, expert extractions and an opportunity to relax and enjoy some “me time.” Additionally, a skin care professional can assess your skin and provide tailored product recommendations to target your unique skin type and concerns.
7) Try A High-Intensity Workout
Attending an upbeat exercise class (such as a spin class or Zumba) or hitting the gym for a cardiovascular workout may have benefits for the skin, as this type of exercise stimulates blood circulation.
8) Take A Yoga Class
Glow from within by taking a yoga class or practicing yoga at home. According to SELF, “Yoga causes vasodilation (enlargement of the blood vessels), which leads to increased blood flow to the skin, providing it with more oxygen and nutrients.”
Learn more about the benefits of yoga for the skin.
9) Use A Jade Roller
Is your skin looking puffy or inflamed after the holidays? A jade roller might be just what you need to whip your skin back into shape. Jade rollers work by relieving facial tension, reducing eye puffiness, relaxation and improving lymphatic flow throughout the body.
Learn how to use a jade roller.
10) Give Yourself A Gua Sha Massage
Similar to a jade roller, a gua sha can help stimulate bloodflow and reduce puffiness. Additionally, they are designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and sculpt the face. Although this trendy tool recently gained popularity on social media, it has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.
Watch a gua sha demonstration video.
