Holiday Skin Tips
As seen in the November 2022 issue of Cincinnati Magazine.
The holidays are coming up fast. With all the festive parties and get-togethers on your calendar, you want your skin looking its best. However, the dry winter air can make it difficult to keep your face hydrated and all that running around gift shopping doesn’t leave you with much time for skincare. The providers at Mona Dermatology share their holiday skin tips for feeling your best during the holiday season so you can make the most of time with family and friends.
Megan, PA-C
“Leading up to a special event, I ideally plan botox about 1 month prior and I love a medical grade chemical peel about 2 weeks prior. In addition, drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep should not be overlooked. My favorite products to keep up with include TNS A+ and Latisse eyelash serum. If I am planning a tropical holiday getaway, I also try to schedule a few Emsculpt Neo treatments to help tone and feel confident!”
Taylor, CNP
“The fall and winter are my favorite times to address unwanted pigmentation. It’s the perfect time for an IPL or Fraxel laser to address all the stubborn pigment that popped up in the summertime. Don’t forget to pair these treatments with Lytera and TNS A+ to keep those great results long term! As always, don’t forget your daily SPF, even in the cold winter months.”
Anna, CNP
“As the cold and dry weather approaches, make sure to have a high quality moisturizer to hydrate your skin! My favorite is SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer. You can also boost your skin’s own moisture by pairing it with a Hyaluronic Acid serum such as SkinMedica’s HA5! Also, always remember to target the face, neck and chest.”
Jessica, PA-C
“If I only have a little time to prep for holiday parties or gatherings, my favorite options with essentially no downtime are a sprinkle of Botox, IPL to reduce brown spots, and an Aquagold facial or Diamond Glow facial to cap it off. Plus, these can even be done on the same day!”
Mona, M.D. MHS FAAD
“Before the holidays I love to do either a Diamond Glow or an Intraceutical Oxygen facial to freshen up my skin with no downtime. To soften lines and give yourself a pick me up, who doesn’t love a little Botox? Finally, to look yourself by the New Year with no down time, why not try a newer no down time procedure such as Emface to lift and tighten, or Glacial Rx to decrease redness and brown spots.”
