With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s not just your clothes and party favors that need preparation – your skin deserves a festive glow too! The combination of inclement weather, holiday stress and layers of makeup can leave your skin looking dull if you don’t give it the care it needs. Whether you’re getting ready for a big celebration or just indulging in some well-deserved self-care, now is the perfect time to revamp your skincare routine. Keep reading to learn how to prep your skin for a glowing, holiday-ready look that will keep you glowing all season long.
How to prepare your skin for the holidays
Clean
Start your routine with Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder. This powder-to-foam wash harnesses the power of enzymatic exfoliation from actinidin and papain to gently remove dead skin cells and impurities. It’s rich in vitamin C from Barbados cherry and Kakadu plum, which helps brighten your skin and reveal a renewed, glowing complexion. Use two to three times a week to maintain a smooth and luminous appearance.
On other days, use Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser to keep your skin balanced and refreshed. This foaming liquid cleanser features micellar technology to trap and lift dirt and oil without over-drying skin – a huge bonus in chilly weather. Kombucha fermentation, rich in metabiotics, nourishes the skin’s microflora, while ginger and jasmine work together to revitalize and soothe. Probiotic and prebiotic ingredients help support a balanced skin barrier, making this cleanser suitable for all skin types.
Tuna
After cleansing, restore hydration with Stone Crop Hydrating Mist. This revitalizing toner is perfect for uneven skin, using stone to nourish and lavender to soothe. It also contains jasmine, which provides vitamins and carotenoids, helping to calm and restore the appearance of irritated skin. Spray it on your face and neck or use a cotton pad for a quick refresh throughout the day.
Take your hydration a step further by applying Birch Water Purifying Essence. With nutrient-rich birch water, this essence cleanses while boosting your skin’s moisture levels. It features ultra-moisturizing Snow Mushroom and antioxidant-rich Reishi Mushroom to visibly improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of puffiness. Botanical collagen helps strengthen the skin’s barrier function, ensuring better absorption of the following products.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is key to achieving smooth, glowing skin, especially before any holidays. Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant uses lactic acid to gently exfoliate, while natural flours (rice, chickpea, oat) polish the skin’s texture. The combination of strawberry containing salicylic acid and rhubarb rich in polyphenols brightens and rejuvenates the skin. In addition, the Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex hydrates and softens while heilmoor clay deeply cleanses.
For more intensive exfoliation, Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel targets fine lines and wrinkles. With lactic and glycolic acids, this peel deeply exfoliates, while acai berry, grapefruit and goji provide powerful antioxidant benefits.
Mask
Who doesn’t love a good face mask to relax and rejuvenate before the holidays? Mango Exfoliating Enzyme Masque is packed with fruit enzymes from mango, pineapple and Kakadu plum to exfoliate, brighten your skin and smooth your complexion. Use it when your skin needs an extra glow!
For a more hydrating option, Strawberry Rhubarb Masque is formulated with Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex and nourishing shea butter to provide deep hydration. Grape seed oil helps support the skin’s moisture barrier, while the brightening effects of strawberry and the revitalizing properties of rhubarb revitalize and revitalize dry skin. Suitable for normal to dry skin types, this mask helps maintain a healthy glow during the winter months.
Treat
For deep hydration and antioxidant protection, Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil is a perfect choice. Rich in essential fatty acids, rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil and jojoba oil improve skin moisture and tone while fighting dryness. Rosemary leaf extract conditions the skin while milk thistle adds extra antioxidant support, helping to maintain a youthful glow.
Marine Flower Peptide Serum delivers plant peptides and marine extracts to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The Smart Collagen+ complex helps to tighten skin, while blue-green and red algae extracts boost hydration. This lightweight serum is easily absorbed, providing a youthful appearance without feeling heavy.
Moisturize
Now, lock in all that hydration! Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream is ideal for achieving that smooth, luminous look. With antioxidant-rich arctic berries and peptides, this cream targets the signs of aging and boosts your skin’s natural glow.
If you prefer a rich, nourishing feel, the Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer is for you. Coconut oil and shea butter work together to tone and tighten your skin, while green apple provides lasting skin-tightening benefits. It is ideal for anyone who wants to keep their skin soft and hydrated throughout the day.
Eye care
Don’t forget eye care! Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream is an ultra-hydrating option that helps reduce puffiness and smooth fine lines around the eyes. It’s perfect for those holiday mornings when you need to look refreshed after a late night.
To reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream is ideal. It targets fine lines, puffiness and dark circles, leaving your eye area looking youthful and bright.
Body care
For a full-body glow, start with the Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub. This exfoliating scrub uses finely ground sugar crystals to gently remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smooth and refreshed. The blend of cranberry and pomegranate infuses your skin with antioxidants, helping to protect against environmental stressors while enhancing your skin’s natural glow. It’s the perfect prep step to smoother, more polished skin all over.
After exfoliating, lock in moisture with Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream Body. This rich, hydrating cream harnesses the power of monoi, a Tahitian gardenia flower infused with coconut oil to deliver long-lasting hydration. The formula works to tighten and firm the skin’s appearance, making it appear more youthful and supple. With each application, you’ll notice a smoother texture and a boost in skin elasticity, perfect for keeping your body soft and nourished in the colder months.
With this festive skin care routine, your skin will be glowing and ready for any holiday. From deep hydration treatments to gentle exfoliation, every step helps you achieve glowing, nourished skin all season long.
To learn more about customizing your vacation routine, contact your favorite Eminence Organics Spa partner for personalized recommendations.
