Once again, the holiday season is fast approaching. A busy lifestyle doesn't have to mean dull skin! Achieving healthy, luminous skin for the holiday season involves a combination of skincare, lifestyle choices, and a positive mindset. Here are some tips to help you get holiday season-ready with radiant skin.

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration!

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. Use a hydrating facial mist to refresh your skin, or use a hydrating mask once a week for a little boost.

Limit Stress

Practice stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises. High stress levels can negatively impact your skin, so take time for self-care. Making sure you get enough sleep will also help to reduce stress. This is when your body repairs and rejuvenates your skin. Drifting off can be hard when the mind is racing. Trying a magnesium supplement can assist in quietening those buy thoughts and help to relax. Imbibe Calm Sleep powers cellular health with 100% of your RDI of Magnesium and tackles nervous energy and stress at the source with the world’s first blend of minerals, amino acids, adaptogens and botanicals in one Super Intelligent, sip-to-chill raspberry lemonade powder. 

Exercise Regularly

Physical activity increases blood circulation, promoting a healthy complexion. Remember to cleanse your face after exercising to remove sweat and prevent breakouts.

Healthy Diet

Being mindful of your sugar intake is a must, and limit your alcohol consumption. Be sure to include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods rich in antioxidants to nourish your skin from the inside.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts can contribute to skin health.

Establish a consistent skincare routine

Here is a basic daily skincare routine to have your skin looking luminous in no time. Be sure to give your skin enough time to adapt to the ingredients if you are introducing anything new. 

Step 1: Cleanse Thoroughly.

Luminous skin needs to be cleansed properly. This is one of the most important steps in your skincare routine. Cleansing not only removes impurities from your skin, but it gives your skin the best chance it can to stay breakout free, and prepares your skin for the rest of your products. It allows for better ingredient penetration. A single cleanse is fine in the morning, however, we suggest a double cleanse of a night time. The first will cleanse away your day, and the second will cleanse the skin itself.

Step 2: Exfoliate

All skin types can benefit from exfoliating once or twice a week to polish away dead skin cells to refresh and revive your glow. Check out the wide selection of exfoliants online at Skin Matrix today. Whether your skin is needing a gentle physical exfoliant or more of an enzyme approach, we have you covered!

Step 3: Give Your Skin Some Love. Moisturise!

Choose a moisturiser that suits your skin type and provides adequate hydration. Moisturise, hydrate, and protect your skin in one easy step with Skin Matrix Zinky. Zinky will prevent moisturiser loss from the skin, reduce skin sensitivities and keep skin hydrated and luminous. Our goal was to create a lightweight moisturiser that contained a high percentage of Zinc Oxide with a light tint that would be universal for all skin tones. Mission accomplished! Vitamin C is also a fabulous ingredient that will brighten and illuminate your skin. Try adding a vitamin C serum under your moisturiser each morning and night.

Sun Protection

With Summer comes sun, and with sun comes UV damage to the skin! Make sure you are applying at least an SPF 30 each day to protect your skin from any harm. Remember that it does not have to be sunny to be exposed to UV so apply that sunscreen EVERY day! If you are breakout prone, opt for a mineral sunscreen to allow your skin to breathe throughout the day and prevent congestion. 

Don't forget your body!

Often forgotten, our body needs some love too. Keep your skin hydrated with daily moisturising, and if you are looking for a summer glow, adding a gradual tanning moisturiser such as EcoTan Winter Skin will not only hydrate, but will also give you a sunkissed look without the harmful exposure to the sun! Because when it comes to tan... fake it, don't bake it!

Add a little makeup glow

While applying your makeup, give your skin the final touch with a hint of highlither. Add a small amount to the top of the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and cupids bow to add an instant luminosity that will brighten your face and your day instantly. We love the Jane Iredale Glow Time Highlighter Sticks, or if a powder hilight is more yousr style, try the Inika Baked Contour Duo which is the perfect way to highlight and contour at the same time. 

Final tip

Stay Safe, Stay Happy and Enjoy the Holiday season!