HOLIDAY SKINCARE GUIDE

Ok, my friends.  After working with hundreds of women and discussing their skin regimen, exfoliation might be the #1 overlooked step for most women.  We sell amazing skincare lines at Cos Bar Vail; La Mer, Sisley and Natura Bisse just to name a few.  And if the ladies buying these expensive skin care products aren't exfoliating I know most women aren't.  

Why exfoliate? Cellular turnover.  Skin cell turnover is the rate at which the skin produces new cells. These new skin cells travel from the lowest layer of the epidermis to the top layer, die and are shed off to reveal healthier, younger, ‘glowing’ skin.  As we age, this cellular tunover slows down which leads to an unnecessary build up of dead skin.  Exfoliating will help get rid of this accumulated dead skin.  Exfoliating increases cell turnover to reveal newer, healthier skin cells, plus it decreases blackheads, minimizes hyperpigmentation and fine lines, and imparts an all-over healthy glow.

This skincare category is definetely a favorite of mine.  Living in Colorado has so many health benefits, however the dry climate and bright blue sky, definetely wreaks havoic on my skin.  When visiting Minnesota in the summer, my skin instanatly feels younger due to the humidity.  I have found that adding a face oil to my daily regimen has done wonders for my skin; hydration, reduce pore size, minimize fine lines and soothes the skin.  You can apply the oil directly to your skin, mix it in with your moisturizer or add a few drops to your foundation.  

Want an insider beauty secret?  Drink water.  Pure and simple, staying hydrated has many benefits for your health, including glowing skin.  It is recommended to drink 8 cups of water daily, I like to take a more individual method and drink 1/2 of my body weight in ounces daily.  When sufficiently hydrated you should notice your skin is plump, youthful and radiant.  After a fun night out, I always drink more water to help offset the damage I have done to my skin.  In the morning I love to add an 8 Greens tablet to my glass of water.  This tablet is high in vitamins and minerals, detoxes organs, helps reduce effects of aging and promotoes collagen.  Just DROP, FIZZ AND SIP.

What I Recommend

8 Greens Essential Greens Booster $14

Skincare masks provide some of the rewards of a spa facial right at home, which is perfect for us busy working moms.  Spending the day at the spa isn't a part of my routine, although I often dream about it.  So, what's the next best thing?  Draw a bubble bath, pour a glass of vino and apply a face mask all in the comfort of your home.  There are many different types of masks to choose from— the clay and mud varieties, to the sheet and creme options.  Treat yourself or a friend to a little bit of luxury.

When I am stressed, tired or have had too many eggnogs, it shows on my skin, especially my eye area.   In my opinion, eye creams are a must.  One of the many benefits of using eye creams is that they’re specially formulated for this thinner, more sensitive area around your eyes. With application of eye creams you can keep sagginess, dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles and fine lines at bay. 

I don't know about you, but I love all things lips.  Lip balm, lip gloss, lip stains and lipsticks!  But to have that perfect red lip during the holidays, your lips need to be hydrated and smooth.  Below I have chosen 3 of my favorite lip balms to treat and soothe your lips.  Grab one of these lip balms to ensure you have kissable lips for under the Mistletoe or on New Years Eve!

After prepping the skin with serums, oils and creams oh my, the next step to achieve that coveted "glow" is to cover any imperfections of the skin.  Discover the celebrity secret for instantly flawless, healthier, and younger looking skin.  The award winning Temptu Air and Airpod Makeup is the fastest and easiest way to achieve luminous skin at home like a pro!

Temptu Air by Temptu

At night our skin, just like our bodies, is resting, repairing and restoring.  To assist in this process, add a night cream to your skincare regimen to recieve optimal results.  After washing your face at night and applying a night cream you are providing your skin with necessary nutrients it needs to replenish.  Night creams can; hydrate the skin, boost collogen,  reduce fine lines, lift and firm and soothe the skin.

Ok, last but not least, a good nights rest will most definetely show on your face.  Your skin repairs and recovers while you sleep and that may be the closet thing to a fountain of youth.  Skimp on sleep and your complexion can look drab, ashen and dull.  The key is to get enough shut eye, 7 - 9 quality hours each night.  Not an issue for me as I go to bed as soon as I tuck my littles in to bed.  For a better nights rest, I recommend laying your head on a silk pillowcase by Slip.  These luxurious pillowcases are anti aging, anti sleep crease and anti bed head!  And if you have problems staying asleep, no problem!  Add a few sprays of This Works, Sleep Plus Pillow Spray onto your Slip pillowcase.  It's, clinically proven to help restore normal sleep patterns and helps you wake up feeling and looking refreshed.