Now that holiday time is approaching, holiday parties shouldn’t deter us from whipping out the hottest of holiday fashion. Show a little skin!
Here are our tips to get your skin in tip-top shape before your first big holiday party hits:
1.) Functionalab BEAUTY Nutrient Tonic — Functionalab.com [4-pack $22 ]
4 days before: Functionalab BEAUTY Nutrient Tonics. Just guzzle one of these tasty and HEALTHY treats down in the AM to let ingredients like SensaraTM , Blueberry, Pomegranate & Acai help get your skin, nails, hair, and attitude begin to glow from the inside out.
2.) KMS California moistrepair overnight mask — available at most salons – prices vary.
Night before: KMS California’s patented IOPS Inside Out Perfecting System reconstructs the hair from the inside out, while natural ingredients vanilla and aloe shield hair from environmental stress. Apply one tube of moistrepair overnight mask is applied to dry hair before bed. Product absorbs quickly and there is no need to shampoo the next day. Great for all hair types….and leaves no residue on bed linens. Leaves your hair ready to style for your holiday up-do, or for perfect waves.
3.) LUSH Sugar Scrubs — LUSHUSA.com [$4.95]
Day of: LUSH Sugar Scrub scrubs away dead skin cells, tackling cellulite (ew) and invigorating sluggish winter skin. Its stimulating blend of fresh fennel and fennel oil acts as a great tonic for the skin, while lavender oil has a healing effect on the skin and warming ginger kicks the circulation up a notch while emitting a lively scent that will keep you energized to dance all night.
4.) Avène Body Lotion with Cold Cream — AveneUsa.com [$22.00/13.52 fl. oz.]
After the shower, moisturize with Avène Cold Cream Body Lotion. A non-greasy texture will keep you fresh, while the safflower, cocoa and sesame oil will infuse directly in to thirsty exfoliated skin to nourish and protect skin from harsh winter winds.
And, if you’re feeling more in to getting a bronzed look for your holiday fun – make sure to follow these simple steps:
5.)Shobha’s Exfoliating Cloth — ShobhaThreading.com [$15]
Get a super, super deep exfoliation all over your bod with Shobha’s Exfoliating Cloth. This eco-friendly (made out of 100% plant fibers!) acts kind of like a loofah, but it’s much easier to maneuver for targeted coverage like knees & knuckles (it’s event good for the bikini area). Nix any bacteria with a quick spin in the washing machine, to keep this cloth lasting up to 1 year!
6.)Xen-Tan Transform Luxe — Xen-Tan.com [$30]
For your bronze- skip the skin-scorching tanning beds, and opt for an at-home kit like Xen-Tan. Apply after your Shobha exfoliation in circular motions. Start from the bottom up to avoid any smudging. Get a pal to evenly distribute on your back, or use a long-handled tanning spatula if you’re working solo. Make sure to wash your hands REALLY WELL after use and let yourself dry for at least 15 minutes before dressing. Take special care of hard to tan areas like the hands, knees & elbows– extra moisturizer on these areas beforehand will keep your glow even & ready for a night of holiday fun. Use coupon code HOLIDAY09 at checkout to receive 35% off your entire purchase until Jan 1.
Disclosure: All products were provided for review. No monetary compensation was received for this review. All opinions belong to the author.
