You know that post-vacation glow—the one that leaves you with a radiant, vibrant complexion paired with a sense of calm that only seems to appear after a relaxing vacation.
People often return from trips with glowing skin, eyes sparkling, and their whole demeanor refreshed.
Great, but what if you don’t have vacation plans for a while?
You can still get that post-vacation glow without packing your suitcase. Here’s how.
How to Get that Post-Vacation Glow Now
1. Take Time Off Work—Even Without a Trip
Often, the reason people get a post-vacation glow has nothing to do with their destination and everything to do with getting a break from work and stress. Chronic stress takes a toll on your body, including your skin, leading to dryness, dullness, and premature aging. It can also lead to eczema, rosacea, and acne breakouts.
To mimic the effects of a getaway, consider taking a few days off from work, even if you’re staying home. Use the time to disconnect, relax, and engage in activities that make you happy. Read those books that have been stacking up by your bed, enjoy some time in the fresh air, and take some time to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Giving your mind and body a break will help your skin look naturally refreshed.
2. Take a Digital Detox
Screens are an inescapable part of modern life, but they come with hidden costs for your skin. The blue light emitted by phones, tablets, and laptops can contribute to hyperpigmentation, dryness, and premature aging. Plus, all that scrolling can increase stress, further impacting your skin’s health.
To replicate that post-vacation glow, carve out some time for a digital detox. Step away from the screens for an afternoon, a full day, or even a weekend. Spend time outdoors, cook up a new recipe, or dedicate some extra time to your yoga routine.
Meanwhile, use our CV Skinlabs products, which are full of antioxidants that can counteract the damaging effects of digital exposure on the skin.
3. Meditate for a Mind-Body Reset
Vacations often come with the luxury of slowing down. Meditation is a powerful way to replicate that feeling.
Stress affects your body by increasing levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can lead to more inflammation, breakouts, and dullness. A daily meditation practice reduces stress, improves your sleep, and can create a noticeable change in your skin’s appearance.
Try setting aside 5-15 minutes daily for a guided meditation. Close your eyes, focus on your breath, and allow your body to relax. Over time, if you stick with it, you’ll notice a calmer mind and a clearer, more radiant complexion.
4. Pamper your skin for a radiant glow.
If you’re like me, self-care has gone out the window with this holiday bustle! Add the stress of eczema, rosacea, or acne breakouts—or just dry, lackluster-looking skin—and you know it’s time to de-stress.
Skincare plays a major role in achieving that vacation-like radiance. Take a little extra time to pamper your skin as if you were at a luxury spa. Start with a gentle cleanse, then tone with our Rescue + Relief Spray to calm the skin and prepare it for the next steps.
Then, consider either an exfoliating or hydrating mask. A gentle exfoliator will help slough off dead skin cells to reveal a fresher complexion underneath. You can also use a hydrating or brightening mask to help rejuvenate dry, dull skin.
Finish with a nourishing moisturizer like our Calming Moisture to soothe irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, and leave your skin with a dewy finish.
5. Embrace Inner Wellness for Outer Radiance
The true glow comes from within. Vacations often encourage healthier habits like eating fresh foods, drinking more water, and getting plenty of sleep, all of which contribute to that luminous look. Focus on your overall wellness to create the same effects at home.
Drink at least eight glasses of water per day, eat more fresh fruits and veggies, and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
6. Bring the vacation vibes home.
One of the reasons vacations leave you glowing is they lift your mood. Replicate those good vibes at home by doing the following:
- Engage in hobbies you enjoy: Playing music, knitting, painting, woodworking, crafting—whatever makes you happy, pick it up again.
- Set the mood: Light scented candles, play calming music, and diffuse your favorite essential oils to improve your home atmosphere.
- Get outside: Spending time in nature is a great way to lift your mood. Take a walk in the park, read on your patio, or head out to get some great photographs.
7. Exercise for a natural flush.
Physical activity increases blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to your skin, giving it a natural, healthy-looking flush. Try to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. That could be as simple as going for a nice walk, dancing to your favorite music, engaging in a yoga routine, taking a bike ride, or going sledding or skiing.
Exercise naturally reduces stress, improves sleep, and gives your brain a healthy dose of feel-good neurotransmitters—all factors that give you a more radiant complexion.
Post-Vacation Glow Anytime?
Though taking a few days off can make it easier to focus on taking care of yourself, it’s even better to work self-care into your daily routine. Concentrating on rest, a healthy diet, regular exercise, meditation, and daily skincare gives you the foundation that healthy skin requires. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy the glow that comes naturally—no passport required.
Have you experienced that post-vacation glow?
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