From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, the winter months are filled with photo ops with friends and family. Therefore, you’ll want to put your best face forward for the festivities. If your complexion is looking dull or dehydrated, use these three skin care tips for a picture-perfect holiday season.

3 Ways to Enhance Your Skin for the Holidays

1. Stay Hydrated

Whether you’re downing delicious pumpkin spice lattes or fancy cranberry cocktails, many holiday treats can remove moisture from the body. When consuming alcohol or caffeine, increase your water intake. If you’re on the go, pack a large water bottle, and set reminders on your phone to drink up. When your body is adequately hydrated, your skin will appear more supple.

2. Always Remove Your Makeup

After a busy day of shopping for gifts or crunching the year-end numbers at work, you might be tempted to waste no time climbing into bed. However, leaving makeup or sunscreen on your skin can prevent it from breathing and recuperating while you sleep, leading to breakouts. To thoroughly clean off makeup and lotions without stripping the natural oils from your complexion, use a gentle, oil-based cleanser before bed.

3. Make Skin Care Your Gift

Once you’ve decided on gifts for your loved ones, don’t hesitate to treat yourself to a holiday present. Opt for a hydrating facial to remove blackheads and brighten your complexion, or schedule a microdermabrasion treatment to remove the topmost layers of dead, dull skin. Your face will look radiant and refreshed for your holiday festivities.

To schedule your next skin care treatment in preparation for the holidays, reach out to David K. Hiranaka, MD, DMD. This Kailua-Kona, HI-based plastic surgeon offers a variety of procedures and treatments to refresh tired complexions. Whether you’re interested in something quick and noninvasive like microdermabrasion or a full face-lift, you can trust this Harvard-trained doctor to provide flawless results. Learn more about his offerings online, or call (808) 326-2040 to schedule an appointment.