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5 Ways to Get Holiday-Ready Skin

From lasers to hydration tips, these science-backed treatments and skincare strategies will help you glow through every celebration

Elizabeth Demellier, Neighbor
A soft, radiant complexion starts with thoughtful seasonal care—treatments that brighten, smooth, and hydrate now help your skin look luminous and confident for every holiday moment.
A soft, radiant complexion starts with thoughtful seasonal care—treatments that brighten, smooth, and hydrate now help your skin look luminous and confident for every holiday moment. (Photo by Jessica Felicio on Unsplash)

With the holidays fast approaching, Dr. Elaine Suderio, Co-founder and Medical Director at Vivash Med Spa, shares five expert-approved treatments and skincare tips to help your skin and body look their best in time for the season’s celebrations.

“Our goal at Vivash is to help clients feel radiant and refreshed all year, but especially when the holiday season arrives,” says Suderio. “Planning treatments ahead allows for the best results, especially for services that build gradually, like lasers, peels, and body sculpting.”

1. Start Lasers and Peels Now for a Radiant GlowPhoto by karelys Ruiz on Unsplash

Targeted treatments help refine texture and boost radiance—an ideal first step for achieving smooth, glowing skin ahead of the holiday season

Treatments like Clear + Brilliant™ and SkinMedica Peels take a few sessions to reveal their full effect, making fall the perfect time to start.

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  • Clear + Brilliant™ improves tone, texture, and fine lines with minimal downtime.
  • Vitalize and Rejuvenize Peels refine skin texture and boost cell turnover for a healthy, refreshed glow.

2. Brighten and Balance with IPL PhotofacialsPhoto by Farhad Ibrahimzade on Unsplash
Laser treatments help smooth, refine, and rejuvenate skin tone—making now the ideal time to prep for sleek, glowing legs ahead of the holiday season.

Lumeca by InMode targets pigmentation, redness, and sun damage for a more even complexion. It is gentle on the skin and has virtually no downtime, which makes it ideal for busy holiday schedules.

3. Sculpt and Tone for Sleek, Confident Style

Body sculpting treatments such as CoolSculpt Elite™ and Evolve™ deliver visible results in time for party season.

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  • CoolSculpt Elite™ eliminates up to 50 percent of treated fat cells in two sessions.
  • Evolve™ tones skin and muscles using EMS and RF technology, producing the results of 30,000 sit-ups in just 30 minutes.

4. Upgrade Your Skincare RoutineWinter is the best time to add retinol and hyaluronic acid into your regimen.

Photo by Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi for Unsplash
Nourishing facial treatments help restore hydration and glow—leaving skin soft, radiant, and holiday-ready after a season of stress and colder weather.
  • Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates and plumps skin within days.
  • Retinol, like Vivash’s medical-grade formula by Topix Pharmaceuticals, improves skin texture in four weeks.

Morning Routine:

  1. Cleanse
  2. Apply hyaluronic acid on damp skin
  3. Moisturize

Evening Routine:

  1. Cleanse and dry
  2. Apply retinol two to three nights per week, then increase as tolerated
  3. Finish with moisturizer

5. Protect and Hydrate Through the Season

Photo by Laura Jaeger on Unsplash
Holiday-ready skin starts with targeted treatments and at-home care—a hydrating sheet mask like this one helps boost moisture and glow between visits to Vivash Med Spa

Cold weather and indoor heat can deplete moisture. Use fragrance-free, lipid-rich moisturizers to maintain your skin barrier and keep your complexion supple all winter long.

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