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Whenever we need to attend events or celebrations, we worry a bit about how our skin fares on the day. For some reason, our skin tends to 'act out' and not feel its best on the day— not to mention the voice that tells us our skin will 'punish' us the day after.
Skin is personal, so it's valid and human to feel all these worries. Although we try our best not to tie our confidence to how people will perceive us, seeing and feeling that our skin is on track for progress always gives us that extra spring in our step. That can be particularly tricky to navigate, especially with celebrations, events, and get-together season coming up. External factors like pre-event anxiety or stress, restless (or sleepless) nights, and changes in the flow of our routine get thrown into the mix. In our head, we can be aware of these factors, but at the same time, we don't want them to be a total hindrance to enjoying and being present in the moment.
Our solution? Coming up with a simple, easy, effective way to ensure our skin is at its best— even as you're breezing from one dinner table to another. Here are three tips on how to do it:
Strip it down to the essentials.
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Even the most avid skincare lover can't help but feel like skipping their at-home routine after hours well spent with friends, families, co-workers, and partners. Instead of skipping on your entire routine, plan days ahead and try to narrow down the specifics of your skin routine. That way, when you've settled down to do your skincare routine, you'll think it's only the abbreviated yet highly effective version of the original, so why not do it?
Consider this easy routine: your cleanser and a trusty serum or moisturizer— sunscreen for daytime, too. Squeeze in a potent skincare product only if you're sure you can follow its recommended use (i.e. if it only has to be on your face for a certain time— make sure you can commit to it before pushing through!)
Keep cleansing.
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Whether you love to explore exciting makeup looks or prefer donning a bare-faced glow, cleansing will be your essential step for the season. Cleansing ensures your skin is free of residual or excess sebum, dirt, and makeup that may congest the pores and lead to breakouts.
If you're planning to enjoy one too many toasts or have activities outside your home, make the necessary prep. Gear yourself up with your skin-type-and-needs-friendly cleanser and ensure it's in your line of sight on every night out or in. Your skin the day after will thank you for it!
Plan your routine skin sessions ahead.
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May it be before or after, it's best to have that extra boost to make sure your skin progresses even during the season with personalized facials made expertly, exactly for you and your skin's needs.
Together with the skin experts at the Space closest to you, we'll help you come up with the best treatment course before or after your holidays. We'll make sure we help you with what you want to achieve without being a hindrance to any of the things you want to celebrate. Choose from any of our holiday-friendly treatments and safeguard your skin progress with little to no downtime needed:
For Your Step 2 - Treatment of Choice
Go for the Essential Facial for hydrated, decongested skin.
Opt for a next-level facial with Clearlift Laser Treatment for brighter skin and less pigmentation.
Choose the Pixel Mild for fewer acne marks & scars.
Try the gold-standard Ultherapy®️ for tighter, more contoured skin.
Our insider tip: our Three-Step Journey could help you navigate your way around the holidays— as it includes cleansing, treating, and finding the best skincare products to treat, prevent or maintain your skin!
Although we can watch out and create our holiday-proof skin routine, make sure it’s always revolved around how you want to celebrate the season and never the other way around. We live by the belief that your skincare should adapt to you and your skin needs— it’s only a matter of finding the full package that offers little to no fuss without skimping on effectiveness!