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Written by OSEA Staff | Published December 10, 2024
Nothing says the holidays like braving big airport crowds, gathering with loved ones, or sipping on our festive Golden Sea Mocktail on repeat. It may be the merriest of seasons, but the flurry of holiday parties, travel, and social engagements filling your calendar can—and probably will—send your stress into overdrive and wreak havoc on your skin in the form of dryness, fine lines, and dark circles. The good news is that with the right skincare routine, you can ease holiday stress and look and feel your best during the festivities. Ahead, three ways to build your zen holiday routine.
3 Steps to Reduce Stress During the Holidays
1. Try a Digital Detox
As a society, we’ve never been more connected. We’re constantly scrolling, constantly distracted by the steady lighting up of our phones with a never-ending barrage of news. Set aside one day during the holidays to completely unplug and reconnect with friends, family or just yourself. Experience the freedom of putting your phone away, and enjoy the extra time you have on your hands – it may improve your sleep, mental health and stress levels.
2. Upgrade Your Facial Care & Wellness Essentials
Now that you’re in a state of serenity, you can move on to your feel-good skincare routine. To soothe parched, tired skin, treat yourself to a relaxing facial massage. After cleansing and applying a serum, massage our lavender-scented Dream Night Cream into your face and neck before bedtime. Enriched with bio-retinol, king of bitters and five vital hydrators, this luxurious overnight cream smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and visibly firms skin.
Next, smooth on 2-3 pumps of our Dayglow Face Oil® for an immediate, dewy look. This golden elixir has a silky, lightweight texture that melts into skin, leaving it glazed and as healthy-looking as can be. It’s loaded with mineral-rich Undaria seaweed, organic cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil and grapeseed oil to support the skin’s own moisture barrier. Starting at the neck, glide our Gua Sha Sculptor (made from an exceptionally lovely jade stone) upward in long, gentle strokes, moving on to the jawline, cheeks, eye area, and forehead. Pro tip: Store your tool in the fridge for an extra-cooling, depuffing effect that feels fantastic against skin.
If you’re on the go for the holidays, bring along our Vagus Nerve Travel Set. This 3-piece wellness kit includes our Vagus Nerve Oil, Vagus Nerve Bath Oil, and Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist to prepare you for a blissful night’s sleep. Use our guide to giving yourself a vagus nerve massage to create a zen travel routine that’ll promote a state of well-being, even away from home.
Finish your routine with our Hyaluronic Lip Oil Booster. This rich yet lusciously lightweight, non-sticky lip oil delivers the high shine of a gloss with the nourishment of a balm for a softer, plumper-looking pout. A combination of hyaluronic acid and sea fern (nutrient-rich seaweed) promotes visibly plumper, fuller-looking lips, while castor and meadowfoam seed oils nourish and condition. The texture glides on like a dream, courtesy of the ultra-plush doe-foot applicator that hugs lips and delivers just the right amount of shine. And the deliciously sweet mango-mandarin scent smells like a juicy, decadent treat.
3. Focus on Body Care
Transform your daily shower into a serene, spa-worthy ritual. Before stepping under the water, take a moment to slow down and reset. Use our Plant-Based Body Brush to gently exfoliate and sweep away dullness. The vegan sisal fibers smooth and energize skin, preparing your body (and mind) for the rejuvenating treatments to follow.
In the shower or bath, lather up and wash away impurities using our Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. This ultra-hydrating blend of mineralizing seaweed, moisturizing glycerin and nourishing oils makes skin feel soft, hydrated and revitalized.
After your shower, massage in your favorite OSEA moisturizer — Undaria Algae Body Oil, Anti-Aging Body Balm, Undaria Algae Body Butter or Undaria Algae Body Lotion— into damp skin to restore suppleness, boost elasticity and drench the skin in lasting hydration. Think of it as a quiet luxury that leaves you luminous, centered, and ready to face the season feeling calm and renewed.
