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How to Survive the Holidays?

Your ABC Skincare Guide...

The holiday season is the most magical (okay, also the most chaotic) time of the year: lights everywhere, endless dinners, surprise relatives showing up at the door, and Secret Santas that feel truly never-ending. And between bolder makeup looks, sudden temperature changes, unbalanced meals and far-too-few hours of sleep, your skin can quickly lose its radiance and start looking tired, dull, or irritated.

If you’re also wondering, “How do I survive the holidays without ending up with post-marathon skin?” take a breath - we’ve got you covered. Here you’ll find the ultimate Holiday Skincare Survival ABC: 3 simple, practical, easy-to-remember commandments designed to get you to Epiphany with your glow fully intact.

“A” is for “Ask your skin what it needs.”

Because trust us - it does speak. This is not the moment for drastic changes or 10-step skincare experiments. During the holidays, your skin can shift from one day to the next, reacting instantly to cold weather, stress, heavier makeup and (okay, maybe more than a few) indulgences at the table. Listening to it is the first step to keeping it happy, healthy and glowing. So, what should you do?

• Choose comforting, soothing textures, like LeniCream, Rhea’s face cream that deeply calms and replenishes the skin, giving immediate relief.
• Add targeted boosters whenever your skin feels “tight”: a few drops of B-Dose III Moisturizer or B-Dose IV Soothing mixed into your cream can work wonders.
• Avoid aggressive combinations of actives, like exfoliating acids or scrubs - especially when your skin is already under holiday stress.

When you truly listen, your skin rewards you: softer, brighter, visibly healthier - for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

“B” is for “Build up your barrier.”

Protect your skin with the same determination you’d use to guard the last slice of panettone. Your skin barrier is the real holiday hero, and it deserves all the support it can get: it’s there to shield you from cold weather, dry indoor air, cranked-up heating and… a few too many festive indulgences. Your mantra? Protection. Always.

Even if you’re planning to spend hours around the family table, never leave the house without your BBShield SPF 15: half skincare, half makeup. Lightweight, buildable and suitable for any skin tone, it delivers that natural, luminous “no-makeup makeup” effect. What can it do for you? Honestly, almost more than Santa: it protects against UV and blue light damage while hydrating and brightening the skin, softening fine lines, refining texture and evening out the complexion.

A truly precious holiday gift for your skin: protection, radiance and nourishment in one simple daily step. Perfect for keeping your glow intact all season long!

“C” is for “Calm down and take your time.”

Or simply: “Chill.” Because in the middle of the holiday madness, your skincare needs to stay zen. Your skin doesn’t love sudden changes - it prefers small, steady rituals over occasional beauty marathons. Even if you get home late, even if your shoes are already off in the hallway… give your skin those two minutes that truly make a difference.

• After the most intense nights out, apply an overnight mask once or twice a week. PhytoNight is your go-to if you’re craving deep, global regeneration while you sleep.

• Close the bathroom door, leave the world outside, and take your time - don’t skip any step of your ritual: cleanse, hydrate, protect. No excuses!

• If a blemish pops up, call in AcneWarrior: it targets imperfections, redness and acne-prone areas while soothing the skin and balancing sebum production.

Small gestures, big payoff. That’s how you keep your skin happy: even between toasts, twinkling lights and festive chaos.

Skincare Survival Mission: accomplished.

The Holiday ABC isn’t just a cute reminder - it’s your real beauty ally. And it’s exactly during the busiest days, when time disappears faster than panettone at the table, that your skin needs balance and a little extra love. Listen to it. Protect it. Keep it calm.

Do that, and from Christmas to Epiphany your glow will be unstoppable. Now go on: shine without moderation!

P.S. Want to glow even more? Find your nearest Rhea accredited beauty salons: customized advice and ultra-effective, sensorial face & body treatments are waiting for you.