Health & Wellness
Holiday Season Survival Guide
Dec 05, 2019
Five Ayurvedic skincare steps to keep your complexion glowing through the holiday season
By Rippan Sandhu, Co-founder and CEO, Ayurda Wellness
It can be difficult during the last-minute Christmas rush to find time for yourself each day, but here at Ayurda we believe that skincare is self-care, and self-care is self-love. Those ten minutes in the morning - especially for a busy mum - can make a huge difference to your mood and start your day off right. We encourage you to take that time for yourself. And if you have a daughter who is about to become a young woman, this summer could be the perfect time to introduce her to the world of skincare.
Here is our simple five-step guide to help your complexion breeze through the holiday season. From dark circles to dry skin, our survival guide will cover it all and ensure your skin is looking fresh, hydrated and plump, even past your last New Year’s bash.
1. Take off the day
For many of us, the holiday season means big lashes, bright lips, bold liner and a full face of foundation. Couple this with late nights and one too many cocktails, and the temptation to collapse into bed without removing your makeup is real. Resist it - skipping this step leads to breakouts and dryness. Take two minutes every day to remove your makeup. Even better, find ten minutes every week to give your skin some love with our Hydrating Face Pack with Multani Mitti & Tulsi - a rejuvenating deep-cleansing mask that penetrates deep into the skin to remove impurities.
2. Clean smarter, not harder
The holiday season calls for a more stringent cleansing routine, especially here in the southern hemisphere where we are heading into summer. Rather than reach for a heavy-duty winter exfoliator, double cleanse after removing your makeup. Our Nourishing Cleanser with Hingot and Turmeric is gentle enough to prevent dryness but infused with natural antioxidants to keep breakouts at bay.
3. Quench your skin
As wonderful as Christmas at the beach, the pool or an outdoor barbecue can be, heat and sweat do not mix. Together, these elements can leave your skin dry, flaky and in urgent need of hydration. Sip water throughout the day and keep chilled alcoholic drinks to a sensible number. When you are feeling particularly dry, a few spritzes of our Rose Mist will bring the glow straight back.
4. Sun smart is skin smart
Sunscreen needs to become a mainstay in your routine - if it is not already. UV is a top ageing agent, and now that the days are getting longer, you will likely be spending more time in the sun than usual. Apply a generous amount of non-comedogenic sunscreen over your moisturiser and before your makeup each morning to keep your skin protected all day.
5. All about the eyes
The skin under and around our eyes is the thinnest and most delicate, and tends to show signs of age - and bad sleeping habits - before the rest. This holiday season, keep your under-eyes plump and hydrated by being diligent about eye cream. Ayurda’s Sparkle Eye Cream with Turmeric and Anantmool is formulated with natural turmeric, red sandalwood and rose to reduce fine lines, rejuvenate and brighten the eyes.
Shop the Holiday Skincare
Hydrating Face Pack Multani Mitti & Tulsi NZD $39.99 |
Nourishing Cleanser Hingot & Turmeric NZD $69.99 |
Rose Mist NZD $29.99 |
Sparkle Eye Cream Turmeric & Anantmool NZD $49.99 |
Rippan Sandhu
Co-founder & Brand Visionary, Ayurda
The architect of the Ayurda brand, Co-creator of Australasia's first authentic Ayurvedic skincare range, founder of the award-winning Spa Ayurda, now part of Ayurda Wellness. Certified Health Coach with a long-standing commitment to the wellbeing of women and children.
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