A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO HOLIDAY SKIN STRESS
Holiday skin stress is a real thing. Too many nights out, stress from traffic, stress from shopping, and too much makeup all contribute to the greater problem that is stressed-out skin. I’ve only recently discovered the benefits of using sheet masks as a daily ritual, not just a treat that you give your skin once a week. Wearing a sheet mask, whether before going out or right before going to bed, not only preps the skin for skincare, it’s also the best way to wind down and tell your body that it’s time to relax.
UK brand Simple dominates my new skincare regimen, which I had to adjust because of breakouts — blame it on holiday stress. Simple has an entire line of cleansing and nourishing products that remove all traces of dirt and makeup from the face, and now, the brand also has face masks that address symptoms of skin sensitivity. Dehydration, redness, breakouts and blemishes are the skin’s way of telling us that it needs extra TLC. Simple comes to the rescue with triple purified water, pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin B3, as well as prevents further irritation with formulas that are free of artificial perfume, artificial color, alcohol, and harsh chemicals. As its hashtag says, Simple has #NoBaddiesJustTheGoodies.
Simple’s range of products include the Simple Micellar Cleansing Water, Simple Micellar Cleansing Facial Wipes, Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash, Simple DualEffect Eye-Makeup Remover, and Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer. The latest is its trio of face masks that are perfect for combating holiday stress: Simple Kind to Skin Rich Moisture Sheet Mask, Simple Kind to Skin De-Stress Sheet Mask, and Simple Kind to Skin Pollution Protect Sheet Mask.
With the stress of the holidays, it’s time to practice a new and Simple skincare habit: make yourself some tea or hot lemon water, put on your favorite record (may I suggest Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” for some melancholic chill), and for 15 minutes, put on a Simple sheet mask. You can also share your new habit with your best friends. Simple’s sheet masks are also available in sets of three.
Simple Skincare is exclusively available at select department stores, drug stores and supermarkets.