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Enjoying the Holiday with Beautiful Skin

The holiday season is a time for giving and a time for cheer. Our hearts are filled with love and joy and our bellies are filled with goodies and treats. But our skin is depleted of moisture. This year we want you to enjoy the holidays, and we want you to do it with beautiful skin.

Hot humid summer days are sometimes unbearable, but boy does your skin miss that moisture in the winter. Not only is the weather outside dry, but when we turn on heat during the cold months our skin dries out even more. We’ve mentioned before and we will say it again, skin-care begins and ends with a good moisturizer. Is expensive better? No. The key is finding a moisturizer that works for you.

We’ve found that oil-based moisturizers work better than water-based ones in the winter. The oil creates a protective barrier on the skins that helps to better retain moisture.  Avocado, mineral, and almond oils are best for the face. They aren’t too greasy and won’t clog your facial pores.

Once you’ve purchased the right moisturizer, focus mostly on application to your face, hands, and feet. These areas get the most wind and weather exposure and if left untreated may be most uncomfortable if too dry.  With your beautiful skin, you’re now ready to enjoy the season of parties, gatherings, and family reunions.

When traveling, be sure to pack a few important things – moisturizer, sunscreen and gloves to protect hands. With these things, you and your skin will survive the most joyful and most chilly season of the year!

If you have any questions about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

Sparkle, Don’t Shine

We have now entered a time of endless parties, feasting and cheer known as the holidays. We constantly have to look game ready for family or friends coming into town who want to catch up or celebrate. When you’re planning parties and catching up on things at school or work, it can be hard to find a little “me” time to take care of a stress breakout or dull skin.

Here are a few tips on getting glowing skin for all of your holiday parties:

  • Hydrate – Drink water before, during and after the party. Your skin will stay hydrated despite the winter chill, and drinking lots of water helps prevent over-eating.
  • Avoid salty foods – Fill your diet with antioxidant-rich foods. Look for hors d’oeuvres with sweet potatoes, carrots, red peppers or berries like pomegranates or cranberries.
  • Get things circulating – Massage moisturizer into your skin when you apply it. This will help blood flow and help keep skin looking fresh.
  • Deal with the puffiness – If you notice puffiness in your eyes, steep and refrigerate tea bags, then apply the cool tea bags to your eyes when you wake up. Green tea or chamomile works the best.
  • Exfoliation is your friend! – Get those dead, dull flakes off your body and exfoliate one to two times a week. Use a creamy or water-based moisturizer afterward.
  • Winter Makeup – Use makeup products with light-reflecting pigments like mineral makeup to make your skin glow. Also try mixing your creamy moisturizers with a little bit of liquid bronzer.

Are you experiencing signs of dry holiday skin? During the holidays, or anytime throughout the year, skin health should be taken seriously. Please call us today at 865-690-9467 if you have any questions about your skincare routine or changes in your skin. Schedule an appointment with one of our board–certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.