While December or Christmastime is said to be the most wonderful time of the year, holiday-related activities can also lead to increased stress. The parties, shopping trips at the mall, and holiday expectations can add more pressure to your already busy life. This can negatively affect both your skin and overall well-being.
Making a few tweaks on how you approach this season can help you enjoy the holidays with less stress. One thing you should prioritize is yourself, so that you’ll be able to feel ready to take on any challenge, as well as bring joy to your loved ones. Below are a few tips that can help you take better care of your health and skin this festive season.
The parties and celebrations this holiday might give you an excuse to indulge a little, but make sure not to overdo it. If you’re eating and drinking habits veer into unhealthy territory, you are likely to gain excess weight, as well as develop skincare problems. Increased sugar intake, for instance, triggers inflammation and contributes to breakouts.
Here are a few tips for eating well this season:
Don’t let the gatherings, socializing, and other Christmas-related activities rob you of the sleep and rest that your body needs. Do take note that the body goes into regenerative mode while you doze off, repairing cells, tissues, and daytime damage. It is also the time when your body’s collagen production speeds up.
Here are a few tips that can help you sleep well.
For further reading: Protect and Improve Your Skin While You Sleep
Don’t get caught in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Stress, alcohol, and overindulgence can wreak havoc on your skin and even contribute to aging. They can make dryness and wrinkles more prominent, as well as worsen skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Make sure to take time in maintaining a good skincare habit.
Most of the pressure during the festivities can stem from the people’s expectations of what the holidays should look and feel like. Movies, TV, and social media may also give you a curated idea of how the season should be celebrated, but these are all unrealistic and can set you up for more stress and disappointment when you can’t live up to them.
Finding balance and setting realistic expectations matter. Having a “picture-perfect” holiday should NOT be the goal, but focusing on the things, values, and people that matter the most to you. Other things that can help include:
Cutis Medical Laser Clinics is here to help you look and feel good, so you can be your best self not just this holiday season but throughout the year. If you have skin or body concerns that are making you self-conscious, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We have a number of non-surgical treatments that can help reach your beauty and body goals.
Some procedures worth considering include:
Don’t let the stress and pressure of the holidays take you over. Consider the tips mentioned above or get in touch with Cutis for aesthetic services that can help you look and feel your best. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor.
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