Beauty
Take a moment for yourself.
Skin care can be overwhelming.
In reality, it should be an oasis.
A routine just for you that brings relaxation and washes away the day, resetting you emotionally.
It felt like a simpler time without the hustle and bustle.
More time spent at home meant more time to indulge in a skin care routine.
Thus, skin care evolved into self-care.
Skin care has the ability to give you a much needed serotonin boost.
Cleansing your face is imperative, says Dr. Zion Ko Lamm, MD a board-certified Internal Medicine physician.
Nelson adds, invest in a cleansing balm to remove heavy make-up and follow with a double cleanse.
Swap your gel-based products for cream-based products with emollients, says Nelson.
Look forhyaluronic acidandceramides, '' she tells Bustle.
Also, don’t skimp on exfoliating rough, dull winter skin.
One of my favorite ingredients that is both soothing and gently exfoliating islactic acid.
Perfect for a glowing complexion.
Having a good spot treatment and pimple patches on hand can help keep your blemishes at bay.
see to it youre incorporating ingredients that help with issues that arise from more makeup and cold temperatures.
Sulfur is my tried-and-true favorite acne fighting ingredient.
Also, check that that you are washing your makeup brushes and towels.
Prepping your skin by cleansing stops dirt from becoming trapped beneath your holiday glam and clogging your pores.
Moisturizing keeps your skin from drying out underneath your makeup and priming creates a barrier to protect it.
Remember, protecting your skin also means nourishing your body from the inside out.
Nelson recommends staying hydrated as well.
It should be an escape from rushing around to different holiday parties and shopping in the cold weather.
Find a routine that works for your lifestyle, Nelson says.
Start with a regimen that feels right to you and practice consistency.
If you fall off track, just pick up where you left off.
Most importantly, give yourself, and your skin, some grace.
