Christmas parties, an endless supply of mince pies and all the Baileys you can drink; sound familiar? If every year you try to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest but end up feeling tired and bloated, then your body might need some extra support. No need to stop partying, just make sure to show up equipped!
Set up a hydration station
As someone who is extremely tired of hearing that drinking water is going to cure all my troubles, I should probably stop giving this advice. But you can't deny that a bottle of water a day keeps the hangover away! My advice is to keep 2 bottles full of water by your bedside, one to drink after coming home from a night out and one to drink as soon as you wake up. Don't knock it until you try it, you'd be surprised at how well this simple trick works.
Be good to your gut
I'm 99% sure that my stomach used to see me as public enemy number 1 during the holidays. That was before I learned about probiotics and how essential they are for maintaining the natural balance of good bacteria in your gut. I've started implementing Optibac Every Day Probiotics into my daily supplement regime, but during the holidays I amp it up with Optibac One Week Flat. This is a seven-day course of probiotics which is formulated to support the digestive system and is a miracle worker when it comes to bloating! Start taking them now to be in the best shape possible to start the new year.
Makeup removal is a must
This isn't the first time I've told you to remove your makeup before bed and it definitely won't be the last. While it may not feel like it in the moment, taking off your makeup will help you get the best rest possible, and we all know how essential sleep is to feel your best. And how are you meant to sleep through the night if you wake up at 4 am to find that you've smeared mascara all over your pillowcase? No one needs that stress. I have been using ISDIN Essential Cleansing for weeks now and I'll continue to rave about how efficiently and quickly it takes off makeup, but I'm also loving a new combination I've been trying. Apivita Cleansing Micellar Water removes makeup in a quick swipe and is a feast for the senses! It leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated thanks to Greek thyme honey and rose fruit extract while smelling like a rose garden. I follow that with the Apivita Black Detox Cleansing Jelly, which draws impurities to the surface like a magnet thanks to the activated charcoal in the gentle formula. My skin always looks amazing the next morning when I use this combination of cleansers.
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