- Sugar and fatty foods can overload your system and cause your skin to break out. Holiday cookies, pies, and candied foods individually may not give you blemishes, but because these kinds of foods are so plentiful during the holidays, you may not even realize how much of them you have eaten.
- Stress weakens your immune system, which can cause all kinds of problems including poor elimination. Since your skin in the largest organ of elimination, breakouts are common when you are under stress.
- Even a lack of sleep can put excess stress on your body and therefore your skin. Consistent restful sleep will be reflected in the healthy look of your skin.
- And don’t get me started on those of you who may have gone to sleep with makeup on. This is a skin care no-no and will inevitably cause congestion in your pores leading to breakouts.
There are several good
treatments to help clear breakouts and clean up your skin. Using a clay mask on your entire face will help clean out the pores as well as
stimulate blood circulation, which helps to eliminate toxins and brings
out a healthy glow. You can even dot the mask on your blemishes and
leave it on overnight to give any infections extra attention, helping breakout
to heal faster. Geranium (or lavender) essential oil is another solution for problem
skin. Due to its antibacterial properties, geranium will help speed up
recovery time on any red, infected places. Drinking water is another key step to
keeping your skin clear. Helping to flush toxins out of the body, water helps with the overall health of (all) cells as well as assisting with detoxification.
Tired,
depleted skin is usually a result of a lack of rest
combined with poor skin care habits, both common during the holidays. The solution?
For more information, see:
- Breathe! Finding time to “relax” during a hectic day may seem impossible, but even slowing down and taking a couple of deep breaths every now and then can help calm down the chaos in your life (and mind).
- Take a nap. Lack of sleep is one of the primary causes of dull-looking skin. Giving your body a break—even for 15 minutes—will help keep you looking radiant throughout the new year.
- Water is essential for healthy tissue, so drinking water will always help to revitalize your skin. (It helps with weight loss, too.)
- Take a bath.
Lock the door to the bathroom, put on some soothing music, add aromatic
bath salts to the tub, light some mood-enhancing candles, and R E L A X—you deserve it! You made it through the holiday madness and now it’s
time for you.
- Get a facial. There is nothing better for your skin than a professional skin care treatment. In the hands of a pro your skin will come to life again, even if you overindulged in holiday cheer.
For more information, see:
- Sugar Addicted? Try a three-day sugar fast
- Tips to help you Drink More Water!
- What is a clay mask and why use one?
- Solutions for Stressed Skin
BE WELL, and have a safe and healthy new year!
