Ultimate Skin Care Preparation for Holidays: Your Self-Care Checklist
With the holiday season around the corner, it’s not just your party outfits and gifts that need prepping — your skin deserves a festive glow too! The combination of harsher weather, holiday stress and layers of makeup can leave your complexion dull if you don’t give it the care it needs. Whether you’re gearing up for a big holiday bash or simply indulging in some well-deserved self-care, now is the perfect time to refresh your skin care routine. Keep reading to learn how to prep your skin for a radiant, holiday-ready look that will keep you glowing throughout the season.
How To Prep Your Skin For The Holidays
Cleanse
Kick off your routine with the 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 to brighten your skin and reveal a refreshed, radiant-looking complexion. Use it two-three times a week to maintain a smooth and luminous appearance.
On other days, use the Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser to keep your skin balanced and refreshed. This liquid-to-foam cleanser features micellar technology to trap and lift dirt and oil without over-drying the skin — a huge bonus in chilly weather. Kombucha ferment, rich in postbiotics, nourishes the skin's microbiota, while ginger and jasmine work together to refresh and soothe. The probiotic and prebiotic ingredients help support a balanced skin barrier, making this cleanser suitable for all skin types.
Tone
After cleansing, restore hydration with the Stone Crop Hydrating Mist. This revitalizing toner is perfect for uneven skin, using stone crop to nourish and lavender to soothe. It also contains jasmine, which supplies vitamins and carotenoids, helping to calm and restore the look 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 the Birch Water Purifying Essence. With nutrient-rich birch water, this essence purifies while boosting your skin’s moisture levels. It features ultra-hydrating snow mushroom and antioxidant-rich reishi mushroom to visibly improve elasticity and reduce the look of puffiness. Botanical collagen helps enhance the skin's barrier function, ensuring better absorption of the following products.
Product Picks
Exfoliate
Exfoliating is key for achieving smooth, radiant skin, especially before any holiday events. The Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant uses lactic acid to gently exfoliate, while natural flours (rice, chickpea, oat) polish the skin’s texture. The combination of strawberry, which contains salicylic acid, and rhubarb, rich in polyphenols, brightens and rejuvenates the skin. Additionally, the Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex hydrates and softens while the heilmoor clay deeply cleanses.
For a more intensive exfoliation, the Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel targets fine lines and wrinkles. With lactic and glycolic acids, this peel exfoliates deeply, while acai berry, grapefruit and goji offer potent antioxidant benefits.
Mask
Who doesn't love a good face mask to unwind and refresh before the holidays? The Mango Exfoliating Enzyme Masque is packed with fruit enzymes from mango, pineapple and Kakadu plum to exfoliate, brighten your skin and even out your complexion. Use this when your skin needs an extra radiance boost!
For a more hydrating option, the Strawberry Rhubarb Masque is formulated with the Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex and nourishing shea butter to provide deep moisture. Grape seed oil helps support the skin’s moisture barrier, while the brightening effects of strawberry and the rejuvenating properties of rhubarb refresh 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, the Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil is a perfect choice. Rich in essential fatty acids, rosehip oil, seabuckthorn oil and jojoba oil improve moisture and skin tone while combating dryness. Rosemary leaf extract conditions the skin while milk thistle adds additional antioxidant support, helping to maintain a youthful-looking glow.
The Marine Flower Peptide Serum delivers plant peptides and marine extracts to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The Smart Collagen+ Complex helps firm the skin, while blue-green and red algae extracts enhance hydration. This lightweight serum absorbs easily, providing a youthful appearance without a heavy feel.
Moisturize
Now, lock in all that hydration! The Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream is perfect for achieving that smooth, luminous look. With antioxidant-rich arctic berries and peptides, this cream targets signs of aging and enhances your skin’s glow naturally.
If you prefer a rich, nourishing feel, the Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer is your go-to. Coconut oil and shea butter work together to lift and firm your skin, while green apple provides lasting skin-firming benefits. It’s ideal for anyone looking to keep their skin looking soft and hydrated throughout the day.
Eye Care
Don't forget about eye care! The Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream is a super-hydrating option that helps reduce puffiness and smooth out 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 look of wrinkles around the eyes, the 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 milled sugar crystals to gently buff away 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 radiance. It’s the perfect prep step for achieving softer, polished skin all over.
After exfoliating, lock in moisture with the Monoi Age Corrective Night Body Cream. This rich, hydrating cream harnesses the power of monoi, a Tahitian gardenia flower soaked in coconut oil that delivers lasting hydration. The formula works to firm and tighten the look of the skin, making it look more youthful and supple-looking. With each application, you'll notice a smoother texture and a boost in skin elasticity, perfect for keeping your body soft and nourished during the colder months.
With this holiday skin care routine, your skin will be glowing and ready for every celebration. From deeply hydrating treatments to gentle exfoliation, each step helps you achieve radiant, nourished skin all season long.
To learn more about customizing your holiday routine, reach out to your favorite Eminence Organics Spa Partner for a personalized recommendation.