Enjoy The Holiday Season Without Sacrificing Your Skin

This is not your typical spiel to tell you what you should or shouldn’t be doing, eating, or drinking this holiday season. Instead, I’m actually giving you a break. Encouraging you to ENJOY the season without stress or guilt. 

October, November, and December tend to morph together into one giant month. The last few months of the year are hectic {& blurry} to say the least. There’s decorating, family gatherings, late nights at holiday parties, extra time off work, etc. Our daily routine is thrown off and we tend to eat sweeter foods and drink a little more wine {or spiced rum} than usual. And hey - I’m here for it, for the most part. 

The downside to the fully packed schedule and indulgence? Letting your skin lose its glow. Amidst the rush of the holiday season, skincare tends to take a backseat. One thing I am strict about: In no season should you treat your skin any less than excellent. To make it easy, I’m giving you a few tips to ensure your complexion stays in tip-top shape through the new year!

Stick To Your Skincare Routine

If you’re a long-time client of Gameela Skin, you already know my skincare routine is non-negotiable. Whether you are traveling for the holidays or staying out later than usual at a holiday party, you should never skip your morning or nightly routine. Cleansing and applying your serums and moisturizer is always worth the extra 5 minutes. 

If you plan to travel, I recommend purchasing travel-sized products. This makes it easy to bring your skin products through airport security {& helps take less space in your suitcase}. Your skin will thank you when you get to your destination as having all of your own products and sticking to your routine will minimize breakouts. 

For those of you who purchase Rhonda Allison’s skincare line, I can special order travel-sized products for you to pack this season!

Exfoliate Your Skin 

While you should {always} exfoliate your skin on a weekly basis, this step of your skincare routine can be extra beneficial during the busy holiday season. 

This is largely due to the fact that we tend to wear more makeup, for longer time periods than we normally would. Exfoliation will not only help minimize skin impurities and breakouts, but it will also help remove dead skin cells so that your makeup can go on smoother. 

Added bonus: Consistent exfoliation during the cold months will help increase cell turnover. Skin tends to be drier and flakier during the Winter, so exfoliation will help slough off the dead skin and help your products penetrate & moisturize the skin. 

I recommend Rhonda Allison’s Mandellic Perfecting Polish for exfoliation. Use it 2-3 times per week for the best results. 

 
 

Eye Gels For Tired Eyes

Long nights, work parties, red-eye flights to see family for the holidays. While this is the best time of the year, it can also be the most tiring. Avoid tired eyes and dark circles with a little help. 

I carry an assortment of eye gels at Gameela Skin. However, my top choice after a long night is Patchology’s Rejuvenating eye gels. They are formulated to help combat puffiness, fatigue, and dry skin, and I can guarantee they’ll make you look like you got a full 8-hours of sleep. 😉

Pro tip: Put your eye gels in the fridge before using them - the cold will wake your skin up even more. 

 
 

Clean Your Makeup Brushes 

This {should be} an obvious one! Your makeup sponges, beauty blenders, and brushes carry SO many germs that can cause breakouts. They should be cleaned often but especially during the holiday season when you’re applying more makeup than usual. 

I recommend washing them once per week using your daily cleanser with lukewarm water and our Foreo cleansing device. Using the same cleanser you apply to your skin will help avoid coming in contact with any foreign ingredients that may cause irritation. 

*I recommend tossing & replacing makeup brushes every 1-2 years. Also, be mindful of how and where you store your makeup brushes on a daily basis and while traveling. It’s best to store them in a space where the bristles are not touching any other products. 


Nancy Ham