Holiday 2012: Holiday Skincare Survival Guide.

The holidays are not just bad for the diet (hello Christmas cookies and endless parties), but the season is stressful on your skin too. There are so many hidden triggers that can aggravate skin sensitivities. I'm talking stress, cold temperatures and traveling.

Simple® skincare dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Segal gave me some info on the season's top sensitive skin triggers. Of course she depends on Simple skincare products to correct the sensitivities, so that we can have healthy looking skin well into the new year.

Cold Temperatures
Exposure to cold weather and whipping winds can throw off skin's moistures balance, resulting in chapped, scaling skin.

Dr. Segal says, "Irritated winter skin does not mean abandoning a regular routine. To bring back a healthy glow, seek products that are formulated to gently cleanser and nourish skin. Use a 100% soap-free cleanser like Simple® Moisturizing Facial Wash. It is perfect even for sensitive skin because like all Simple® products, it is free of harsh irritants, dyes or artificial perfumes."

Stress
Somewhere between marathon shopping sprees, gearing up for guests and staying out late, stress starts to take over.

Dr. Segal says, "To quickly fix under eye circles, I recommend the Simple® Revitalizing Eye Roll-On. Skin irregularities strike when defenses are down. The secret weapon wakes up tired eyes by instantly cooling and gently massaging the eye area to remove puffiness."

Travel
Whether flying first class or coach this season, one thing is always the same - dry recirculated cabin air can deplete skin's natural moisture.

Dr. Segal says, " To make the most of a bade beauty situation and ward off dull, dehydrated skin, get ahead of the game by liberally applying an intense moisturizer before flying and again after landing. Simple® Replenishing Rich Moisturizer keeps skin moisturized for 12 hours and contains skin loving ingredients like glycerin to replenish lost hydration."

Simple® skin care product are available at mass retailers and select drugstores nationwide. For more information an product details, visit simpleskincare.com.

Benefit Fine One One Sheer Brightening Color for Cheeks & Lips.

When looking to add a little pop of color to both cheeks and lips, turn to the new Benefit Cosmetics Fine One One. Fine One One is an all in one Sheer Brightening Color for Cheeks & Lips that will not just get you through the holiday party season, but all year long.

This sheer brightening cheek & lip trio gives your look an instant pop of color, no matter how soft or bright you want it. The dial up stick (that looks like deodorant) contains three shades that make the perfectly natural looking coral/pink flush. Pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral glide onto cheeks easily and just make them look bright and healthy.

The color actually applies in stripes as it looks in the container, but just blend with fingers to get the perfect pop of pretty color. The color is really gorgeous and it does brighten cheeks. It is also made for lips and can be applied by swiping a finger or brush on top of the stick, but I'm saving this one just for my cheeks.

Fine One One is available at benefitcosmetics.com and at Sephora for $30.00.

Introducing Imedeen Time Perfection®.

It's funny.  When I was a teenager, I couldn't wait to grow up. Now, I just want to turn back the clock and look as young as I can. I try every anti-aging product I can get my hands on; moisturizers, peels, masks, retinols, LED lights, lasers. I exercise, eat well, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. I just may be a little obsessed with anti-aging. I am always wondering if I am doing all I can to look younger than I am. It turns out I am not. Have you ever heard of anti-aging supplements? Until very recently, I had not. But these "aging vitamins" do exist, and I am going to give some a try. I am about to start a 90 day trial with Imedeen Time Perfection®.

Imedeen® has been a pioneering skincare product since 1991. A true innovation in anti-aging skincare, Imedeen Time Perfection® is a daily tablet that works from the inside out. The tablet contains a marine complex that provides elements important for skin’s structure and moisture. In fact, it is very similar to those naturally found in the skin’s supporting tissue. What is really exciting is that Imedeen® has been shown to work in as little as 90 days by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin quality and moisture balance, and protecting collagen and elastin fibers against oxidative damage.  

I am a perfect age to start using Imedeen Time Perfection® too. It was specially created for women over 40 to get deep into the dermal layer where the process of skin aging begins. Unlike skincare creams that only reach the top layer, Imedeen® works as part of a daily skincare routine to help make skin on not just the face, but on the entire body, feel softer, smoother and more supple.

I am hoping that Imedeen Time Perfection® is going to help boost my anti-aging efforts. I am looking for my skin to look smoother and plumper, with less fines lines and wrinkles.  I will be reporting back as I take Imedeen® over the next three months, and I will let you know if and when I notice anything in my skin. I am really excited to see how a skin care supplement works for me.

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This post is part of a sponsored campaign hosted by the makers of Imedeen®. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Imedeen® as a product or its effectiveness. I received compensation and a 90-day supply of Imedeen Time Perfection®  for this post.

Update on 2013-01-02 13:30 by Teri Cosenzi, Editor

Congratulations to commenter #3, Lori S. who was randomly chosen as the winner in this sweepstakes.