Essential skincare tips for a glowing festive season

As the festive season approaches, your skin deserves as much attention as your wardrobe. Between late nights, heavy makeup, and indulgent food, your skin can take a toll. Here’s how to prep and protect it—straight from the expert desk at Arisia Clinic.1. Start Early with Hydration & ExfoliationA well-hydrated skin barrier is your best defence. Begin using a hyaluronic acid serum and a gentle exfoliator (like lactic acid or enzyme-based scrubs) twice a week to slough off dead skin and prep for better product absorption.

2. Schedule a Glow TreatmentConsider a medical facial like Hydrafacial, MIRAPeel, or Glutathione IV drips 1–2 weeks before the celebrations begin.

These enhance skin tone, reduce dullness, and make your makeup sit beautifully.3. Never Skip SunscreenEven in cooler weather or indoors during poojas, UVA rays can cause pigmentation and premature aging. Opt for a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily.4. Detox Post-CelebrationOnce the festivities are over, give your skin time to breathe. Book a Carbon Laser Peel or LED Light Therapy to calm inflammation and clear build-up from makeup and pollution.

5. Keep it Simple at HomeUse a gel-based cleanser, a vitamin C serum in the morning, and niacinamide or ceramides at night. Avoid trying new products close to an event.

This festive season, let your skin glow as brightly as your celebrations. A little expert care now will keep the radiance going long after the lights go out.Inputs by Dr. Gagan Raina, Medical & Clinical Director, Cosmetologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist at Arisia Skin Clinic