Our Skin is Feeling the Stress
When I am busy and stressed, I drink less water and more caffeine and wine. I let personal maintenance slip. My eating habits go to pot. I sleep less and probably sleep worse.
No where is this more evident than on my skin. In December, with the lack of sunlight and the holiday chaos, I feel like I age ten years. Now, more than ever it is important to take better care of your skin. For me, more sleep and less alcohol are non-starters at this time of the year, so I will focus on the realistic steps I can take. Hope it’s ok to share them with you.
- Drink more water. (Your GI system will thank you too.)
- Avoid picking at sugary and salty snacks. Save these indulgences for the parties.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Stick to your skin regimen, and focus specifically on steps to overcome dryness.
- exfoliate daily
- moisturize 2x’s day
- for extremely dry skin, use pure vitamin E oil
- blot wet skin with a towel, don’t rub
- Avoid long, hot showers — even though they sometimes serve as a hideaway
- Invest in a humidifier for your room. They aren’t just for croupy kids.
- Invest in a good sunless tanner. If you can’t fix it, mask it. I loved Kiehls, but it was recently discontinued. I recently bought St. Tropez Self Tan Classic, because all the women at Blue Mercury recommended it to me and they look fabulous.
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DON’T LET THE HOLIDAY STRESS GET TO YOU