Oh December, you really like to test our skin don’t you? you excite us with all your twinkly lights and festive partying, making us forget that it will all take a toll on our skin.

I do not know about you, but ideally I would like the best of both worlds; whether it’s the annual office party, an outing to one of the sparkling ice rinks, or catching up with family and friends. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy all of these events and more with skin that’s glowing? AND - skin that doesn’t need serious TLC the dreaded morning after?

YES! Luckily for you Blackabey’s has you sorted! We have everything you need to get the glow, whether you’ve got 3 weeks or 24-hours. Plus, that January dip in our skin health is not happening if we have something to do with it! Our festive skin guide will see you through to the new year with extra glow. Plus its a great way of getting ahead of the game of our launch in January and getting your skin in tip top shape for any treatments you have planned. You can thank us later…..
 

Your body is Your temple…..

I find at times the holiday season really stressful and this can play absolute havoc on my skin. I find myself up late at night wrapping presents or late night shopping for gifts I have forgotten to buy or attending the office party and (AHEM!) overindulging…..

Our diet also changes at this time a year from healthy nutritious meals to advent calendar chocolate for breakfast and drinking mulled wine and hot chocolate like its on tap…….or maybe that is just me…….and don’t even get me started on my couch potato status this month and the cobwebs developing in my gym locker.

So this year, why not prepare in advance to have fun but also prepare and protect your skin as much as possible to prevent the January slump? Sounds like a good idea doesn’t it!

Well first up, stick to your skincare regime, DO NOT, we repeat, DO NOT, go to bed with your makeup still on. If I find you going to bed with that smokey eyeliner you will be getting some strong words from me!

If you have not got a great routine packed with active ingredients, don’t lose hope - get yourself booked in for a video consult while there is still time and get advice from us on how to get it sorted. Keep using those great products and you will help to protect skin even if you’re sleeping less! If you have got a fantastic bespoke skincare regime tailored by us - great! Keep going and make sure you touch base with us to make sure you do not need any adjustments to get you through the bitter winter coming our way. Now let’s talk party planning……..
 

Three weeks till party time!

Fabulous! Plenty of time to get that skin glowing ready for Christmas and the New Year Party. You never know - you may even get some looks at the work office party (if you know what we mean…)! So with all that time to prep repeat after me:

• I will stick to my skincare regime like glue……..LIKE GLUE

• I will not go to bed with my make up on (yes I know I am repeating myself)

• I will drink water in between hot chocolates and mulled wines.

• i will have atleast 5 fruit and veg a day - FYI Mince Pies do not count!

• I will add a hydrating evening face mask to my skin routine like Alumier Aqua Infusion mask (ideally every night) to give my skin as much hydration as possible before the booze comes out

• I will speak to Dr Victoria about trying the Alumier Prep & Enhance kit. This kit in multiple clinical trials on all skin types has shown a 70% improvement in the appearance of brown spots, 58% improvement in the appearance of redness, 58% improvement in the appearance of pores, 54% improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and 45% improvement in the appearance of skin texture. All in the space of 4 weeks! If that does not get your skin illuminating the room I do not know what will.

• Plus - the prep and enhance kit is perfect to enhance all the skincare treatments like chemical peels and microneedling treatments you are planning on booking in January.

  
  

One Week till Santa!

A lot can happen in a week trust me - so keep your eyes on that healthy skin prize. SO!

• Keep drinking that water and eating those greens

• sleep and get as many early nights as possible. if you have time to nap on your days off even better!

• add the Alumier Bright & Clear Solution to your morning and evening routine – just swipe over skin after cleansing. The liquid formula utilises salicylic acid and lactic acid to exfoliate and brighten, while vitamin C-rich Kakadu plum helps to protect skin from damage.

24 hours and you’ll be opening your presents Christmas morning…

Do not lose focus now - you are so close to that finish line. You can hear that champagne sparkling in your glass, the smell of fresh cookies from the oven and your festive party outfit is hanging ready. So lets get our glow on!

• hydration, hydration, hydration.

• apply The Alumier MicroDerm Polish then the Alumier Enzymatic Peel – to deeply cleanse and exfoliate for an incredible glow. You won’t believe the results!

• Finish off with a mask like your life depends on it. We love the Aqua Infusion mask from Alumier to give your skin an extra hydration boost. if you are like me and prone to breakouts from all the overindulging, go for a mask like the Alumier Refining Clay Mask. It will draw out impurities, smooth and brighten the skin.

• Finish with the refreshing Alumier Eye Rescue Pads. These will help you to relax while these magic pads sort out blotchiness and even out your skin tone. Save some for the morning after too, they’re the secret to fresh eyes after a sleepless night!

Finally!

You did it! You conquered Christmas and came out of it glowing and in radiating health. But The real secret to glow is in working with a skin pro who can advise you on the best skincare for your skin’s needs, your lifestyle, and your skin goals. A skin pro is the best gift we can think of this holiday season so book yourself, your friends and family in for their skin consultations to avoid the January slump and get a head start on your New Years resolutions by booking in your treatments for the New Year. The best present you can buy yourself this year is your health and investing in your skin’s healthy future.

See you all soon!