How to Keep Your Skin Glowing During the Holiday Season

Arianne Dion
Dec 23, 2025
2 min read

Why Your Skin Needs Extra Care During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for celebration, indulgence, and travel - but all that fun can take a toll on your skin. Busy schedules, late nights, heavier meals, alcohol, and seasonal changes can leave skin looking dull, dehydrated, or stressed.

At Totally RAD Beauty, we believe that healthy, radiant skin doesn’t take a break, even when life gets festive. With a few intentional steps, you can maintain your glow, recover from seasonal stressors, and feel confident in every holiday photo.

1. Stick to Your Core Skincare Ritual

Even if your mornings are rushed or evenings are busy, make sure to maintain the essentials: cleanse, hydrate, treat, and protect. This doesn’t have to be complicated:

Cleanse: Remove makeup and impurities at the end of the day.
Hydrate: Use a nourishing moisturizer to combat dry winter air or travel fatigue.
Treat: Apply targeted serums for hydration, glow, or barrier support.
Protect: Sunscreen isn’t just for summer - winter sun and indoor heating can still damage skin.

Your core routine is the foundation that keeps your skin resilient, no matter how festive your schedule gets.

2. Combat Stress and Fatigue

The holiday season can be joyful but stressful, and stress shows on your skin through breakouts, sensitivity, or dullness. Add small recovery steps to your routine:

A few minutes of mindful breathing or meditation to reduce cortisol levels, which helps prevent inflammation.
Adequate hydration (water is your best glow booster!).

3. Mind What You Eat (Without Overdoing It)

Holiday meals are delicious, but sugar, alcohol, and heavy foods can trigger breakouts or puffiness. To keep skin radiant:

Balance indulgences with water, fruits, and light meals.
Include antioxidant-rich foods like berries, nuts, and leafy greens.

4. Travel-Friendly Skincare Tips

If you’re heading out of town, maintain your glow with simple, travel-ready habits:

Pack gentle cleansers, hydrating serums, and a moisturizer with SPF.
Keep your routine consistent: small, effective steps work better than sporadic overcompensation.

5. Treat Yourself to a Mini-Facial or Totally Rad Beauty Service

Sometimes, the best way to prep for holiday events or recover from indulgence is a professional touch. Consider:

A hydrating or brightening facial at Totally RAD Beauty to reset skin.
Adding red light therapy or other TRB treatments to enhance glow and reduce inflammation.

Professional treatments combined with daily care create the ultimate holiday glow.