‘Tis the time of season where the “to do list” seems to stretch beyond time. It can make your skin pucker and crinkle with wrinkles at the mere thought.
You don’t want your skin to age or breakout because of a few weeks of stress cheer; do you? We don’t either, so we’ve come up with a few suggestions. And since, we don’t want to add to your holiday burdens…um…fun, you can easily incorporate them into your busy schedule.
Stay Hydrated.
Water hydrates cells, reduces fluid retention, and flushes out toxins. Alcohol dehydrates and is hard on the skin, so flush it. Coconut water is good for this.
Take a Supplement.
Stress depletes levels of nutrients. The B vitamins and magnesium are good for stress; vitamin C is a skin healer, and vitamin D helps with lack of sunshine in winter. A multivitamin will cover all the basics.
Eat More Fresh Vegetables and Fruit.
They will help to balance the effects of holiday foods and drinks that may not be so good for you.
Put Down the Salt Shaker.
Salt draws moisture from the cells and leads to water retention that results in puffiness around the eyes and to drier skin.
Do This Yoga Pose: Legs Up the Wall.
Ten minutes lying on the floor with legs resting up against a wall rejuvenates skin and you. Place a cool cloth or eye mask over eyes while in the pose.
Breathe.
People tend to breathe shallowly when stressed. Breathe deeply and slowly; expand the belly on the inhale and deflate it on the exhale.
Just Say “No.”
Say “no” to some of the sugary treats and to people. Sugar affects collagen production. Stress from doing too much negatively affects skin.
Exfoliate Regularly.
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, and makes it ready for regeneration of new skin cells.
Moisturize.
Hydrate your skin more than normal. Organic or natural facial mists are great for on-the-go hydrating and is refreshing for the spirit. Moisturizing will keep your skin looking refreshed, reduce appearance of wrinkles, and keep skin from becoming dehydrated.
Laugh.
Laugh, sing, dance, or find things to appreciate in everyday this holiday season. It will make you glow and when you glow, your skin will show it.
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