As the saying goes, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. That said, they can be quite stressful, and this doesn’t just affect your nerves – it can also damage your skin barrier. By the time the holiday season comes around, you’re dealing with acne, lackluster skin, and fat pockets that are a direct result of your stress eating.

Luckily, there are several ways to fix that, and most have quick results. Whether you want to improve your skin quality or brush up on your features, there are multiple low-recovery, fast-effect, non-surgical treatments to help you out. This blog will offer you more insight on that matter. 

Why Does Holiday Stress Affect Your Skin?

During the holiday season, a cocktail of factors affects the quality of your skin, triggering various symptoms. For one, stress can create an imbalance in your hormones, raising cortisol levels significantly. This could cause your sebaceous glands to become hyperactive, secreting more sebum than ever and clogging your pores. This could result in inflammation of the skin, along with more frequent acne vulgaris breakouts. 

Stress also leaves you unable to sleep properly, disrupting your sleep cycle. Your skin repairs itself during sleep, so that process is significantly slowed down when you don’t get enough of it. With the natural healing cycle interrupted, the skin could become tired-looking and dull, causing irritation and dryness.

Top Treatments to Consider

When holiday stress is getting the better of you, several treatments can help address matters. Here are the most common ones:

• DiamondGlow™ 

DiamondGlow™ is an effective treatment for dehydration, dull skin, and clogged pores, as it removes the dead skin cells caused by stress. Using a diamond-tipped wand, the procedure gently exfoliates the skin, extracting impurities and leaving a clean canvas behind. 

Once the dead skin buildup has been removed, an infusion of serums will be administered to address your skin concerns. The serums are customizable based on your skin concern, and the solutions penetrate the skin much more effectively once the skin has been exfoliated.

• CUTERA® Laser Genesis

CUTERA® Laser Genesis is a 1064-nm wavelength laser that heats the dermis gently, stimulating collagen production and improving the skin barrier. This heat not only helps reduce fine lines but can also minimize your pores and reduce potential redness.

The warmth of the laser often soothes stressed skin, making it ideal for those with an irritated or sensitive skin complexion. It takes away most of the skin dullness and textural issues, leaving you refreshed and perfectly ready to take on all those events.

Schedule Your Holiday Treatment Today!

Your skin deserves to be pampered, and with the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for you to do so. You just need to find the treatment that works best for your skin and beauty concerns. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ariel Ostad to eliminate your stress-induced skincare problems!



For more information about the best skin treatments for holiday stress, contact Dr. Ariel Ostad at 212-517-7900. He can offer you all the information you need to make the right choice. Alternatively, fill out the online contact form, and we will help you set up an appointment.