The festive season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I also see the toll it takes on my patients’ skin every single time. Late nights, stress, and endless sweets, while all part of the celebrations, often show up as dullness, breakouts, puffiness, or those dreaded dark circles. When we don’t rest enough, stress hormones like cortisol increase, making skin more oily, inflamed, and tired-looking. Add constant makeup and it becomes a recipe for an unhappy skin barrier.
My advice is simple: don’t chase perfection, just add small habits. Drink plenty of water between those mithai breaks and never sleep with makeup on, no matter how late it gets. Even a basic cleanse and a nourishing moisturizer can go a long way. If you can, sneak in a vitamin C serum in the morning as it helps brighten skin that looks fatigued. For quick rescue, I personally love cooling eye patches or a hydrating sheet mask before stepping out.
And if you really want that festive glow, gentle clinic treatments can make a visible difference:
– Hydrafacial – a multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin for an instant glow.
– Laser Toning – helps improve skin texture, reduces pigmentation, and refreshes dull skin.
– IV Therapy – delivers vitamins, antioxidants, and hydration directly into the bloodstream, helping combat fatigue, stress, and dullness from within.
The season is for you to enjoy- your skin just needs a little extra care to celebrate along with you.
Shared By : Dr. Rupika Singh,
Founder – Akiya Aesthetics
