Holiday Skincare Survival Guide: How to Protect Your Glow This Winter

The holidays are basically a full-contact sport for your skin. Between late nights, stress, sugar, champagne, and cold weather, your skin barrier is waving the white flag.

But don’t panic — this is exactly when smart skincare wins. Here’s how to protect all that progress we’ve built together and keep your glow going strong through the chaos.

What the Holidays Really Do to Your Skin

💥 The Inflammation Spike

Let’s be real — between cookies, stress, and skipping your usual routine, your skin’s like, “Excuse me?”Elevated cortisol and sugar lead to:

• Redness and irritation

• Jawline breakouts (hello, hormonal flare-ups)

• Rosacea or eczema acting up

💧 The Dehydration Drop

Cold air + heaters + less water = your skin losing its natural moisture. You’ll notice:

• Dull, tired skin that just won’t glow

• Fine lines looking more visible

• Makeup clinging to dry spots

🥂 The Overindulgence Aftermath

Cocktails, salty snacks, and late nights? They show up right on your face with:

• Puffiness and bloating

• Clogged pores and breakouts

• Dry, uneven texture

Your Holiday Skin Survival Habits

A few small tweaks make a big difference:

💧 Hydrate more than you think. One glass of water for every drink, minimum. Your skin will thank you.💤 Sleep is skincare. 7+ hours means your skin gets time to repair.🚫 Let your skin breathe. Take makeup-free days between events.🌬️ Calm your mind = calm your skin. A few deep breaths drop your cortisol fast.🧴 Hydrate, don’t exfoliate. If your skin feels dry, skip the scrubs and focus on moisture and barrier repair.

How We Fix It: Your Glow Restored at The Beauty Plug

If your skin’s showing signs of stress, dehydration, or post-party dullness, this is where The Beauty Plug comes in.

Our Customized Facials are designed to reset, rebalance, and revive your skin barrier — giving you that radiant, “I-woke-up-like-this” glow again.

60-Minute Holiday Rescue Facial

Perfect for busy schedules and instant results.

✨ Carboxy Therapy — boosts oxygen, detoxifies pores, and brightens dull, tired skin.

⚡ High Frequency — zaps bacteria, reduces inflammation, and clears congestion.

❄️ 10-Minute Glacial Glide — chills, de-puffs, and instantly soothes irritation.

🌊 Microcurrent — tones, lifts, and provides gentle lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and define contours.

This treatment delivers hydration, balance, and radiance — the perfect skin reset before (or after) all your holiday festivities.

90-Minute Glow Rejuvenation Facial

The ultimate self-care escape for skin that needs everything.

💦 Includes everything from the 60-minute facial

➕ Extended massage and microcurrent sculpting for deeper lymphatic drainage and contouring

➕ LED therapy or targeted serum infusion to rebuild and strengthen your barrier

This is the facial that brings your skin back to life — hydrated, lifted, and luminous.

Your Glow Game Plan

✅ Stay consistent with your skincare — even when life gets crazy

✅ Hydrate, rest, and protect your barrier

✅ Book your December or January facial reset now at The Beauty Plug in Valley Village

Because while the holidays might test your skin, with the right care, you’ll step into the new year glowing, confident, and calm.

✨ Take care of yourself (and your skin).— The Beauty Plug