Hereford Spa Blog - Christmas skin treats

16 Dec 2016

With the Christmas party season in full swing, we all want to be looking our best. However, with the weather turning cold and the central heating cranked up in the office and at home, your skin may be a little parched, and your complexion dull.

Our Hereford beauty therapists agree that this is the time of year when we need to step up our beauty routine to prepare our skin for the festivities, but it doesn’t have to be a chore when you’re treating yourself and your skin to an extra bit of pampering at our spa!

Say hello to beautiful skin

With so many facial treatments to choose at Holmer Park’s award-winning spa, we know it can be hard to choose! For first-timers, we like to recommend the ‘Prescriptive Discovery’, a 30 or 60-minute session where our trained experts will help you to learn which methods of skincare and products are best for you.

Of course, we must mention Holmer's Favourite. It’s exactly what you want out of a good facial treatment – totally relaxing and enjoyable, with clearly noticeable results. We only use premier quality High Skin Refiner products, which smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and give you a more radiant complexion. It’s our favourite for a reason.

Pampering at home

Taking care of our skin at home can be trickier in winter, but it’s all about keeping skin moisturised and being consistent. As our spa therapists say, the healthier we keep the condition of our skin, the better it will look. Here’s how you can keep your skin merry and bright during the festive season:

Often our skin’s pH can become off-balance in the bad weather, which can be restored with a non-alcoholic toner or a light floral water after cleansing.
Exfoliate once or twice a week, to remove dead skin and allow moisturising products to be more easily absorbed.
Use a serum underneath your moisturiser in the morning and at night as a hydration booster for added glow and nourishment.
Apply a more generous quantity of moisturiser than usual and massage the skin until all the cream is absorbed. This replicates the massaging action in our spa facial treatments. Our therapists do this to activate the microcirculation of the superficial blood vessels and decongest the skin.
Extend the area where you normally apply your eye cream from just beyond the eyebrows to the middle of the cheeks. Eye creams are full of antioxidants and some contain great plant-based peptides to avoid the degradation of collagen and elastin.
Use your night cream twice to three times a week as a regenerating mask by applying a thicker layer than usual. Before applying the mask, lay a warm, damp flannel over your face for a few minutes to prep the skin and open the pores for better absorption of nutrients.

‘Tis the season to be jolly

When getting ready for a big night out or a sparkling Christmas dinner, there are a few top tips you should remember to ensure the event goes with a bang!

For the same reason you wouldn’t get your eyebrows waxed the day of an event, exfoliate your face three to four days before, always using a mild product. This allows the skin to calm down from any irritation and redness that may have occurred. Never try a new product on the day either – experiment beforehand, or use tried and tested skincare products that you know won’t react badly on your skin.

If you’ve been out late partying, pop your eye cream in the fridge before you go to bed. When you apply it the following morning it will be cold and refreshing and work brilliantly to reduce puffy eyes. This is a great tip for everyday use – a metal spoon that’s been chilled in the fridge can also do wonders.

Post-party, avoid coffee first thing in the morning. You may think you need it to get through the day but all it will do is dehydrate your skin and body even further. Opt for something such as green tea, which will detoxify your body and is great for your skin too.

Want to be pampered by the professionals? To book a facial treatment at Holmer Park Spa and Health Club, please call us on 01432 370222 or fill out the enquiry form below.

We look forward to pampering you soon at Holmer Park

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