Hangover: unpleasant symptoms a person experiences after drinking alcohol. Or: The movement of sea waves as they recede from the shore, especially when strong, according to the RAE... In any case, we are talking about the effects after phenomena that shake us and test our resistance, both physical and epidermal. Especially during the Christmas holidays. Let's face it. We really wanted to celebrate, but we weren't aware of the consequences for our skin.
That extra drink, an overdose of fats and sugars, and extra hours of wakefulness leave their indelible mark on the skin. That skin that reveals everything and gives everything away. When things go well, but also when they go wrong. The salt from appetizers causes fluid retention, which results in puffy faces and under-eye bags. A glass of champagne tastes like heaven when there's something to celebrate, but it leaves its trace in epidermal furrows that appear thirsty and craving hydration.
Intox/Detox, the magic formula for unscathed survival
There is only one remedy that works when we overdo it: detoxification. That extra boost of toxins generated by excessive alcohol, sugars, or fats must be eliminated from the body if we want to have good skin. And for that, there is an ingredient that sweeps away everything superfluous and dirty: activated charcoal, an unparalleled magnet for toxins that comforts us with the promise of deep cleansing.
Charcoal Peace Calming Cleanser is the best cure for over-saturated and congested skin. This sensory, three-phase repairing cleanser with a surprising texture (gel-to-oil-to-milk) is the best antidote to days of excess thanks to its main ingredient: plant-derived activated charcoal. Also Sucrose laurate, which provides a deep cleansing sensation without drying out the skin.
Apply a good layer upon waking to savor the sweetness of an intense yet skin-friendly cleanse. Leave on for a few minutes as a mask for a perfect result. Seal the process by removing the excess with The Hand Wand, an ultra-soft organic cotton mitt handmade by an artisan in Gata de Gorgos (Alicante).
'Frog eyes' effect, the first symptom at dawn
It is one of the most telling signs of intense nights. Bags and that sallow tone under the eyes betray sleepless evenings or those saturated with excesses. Decongesting is the key word. A concept that implies freeing from excesses by activating the lymphatic system to kick out the excess.
The best tool? Rapid Eye Treatment, one of Twelve Beauty's most requested remedies for its unique fast-acting formula, packed with botanical extracts that instantly restore a radiant look. With a host of high-level active ingredients. Among them, Ceratonia siliqua gum, a mixture of sugars obtained from carob seeds and hydrolyzed wheat gluten proteins that forms a viscoelastic film on the skin that helps to soften the appearance of expression lines.
Dehydration, the great enemy to combat
But if there is one sign that most confirms all kinds of excesses, it is dehydration. The depletion of necessary fluids in our body leaves its mark on the skin. Providing topical water, in addition to a good internal dose, seems to be a successful strategy for maintaining one's appearance.
And there is no better "topical water" than the hyaluronic acid in Ideal Moisture Level Serum. It is capable of maintaining optimal skin moisture by creating an invisible barrier thanks to its high concentration of active ingredients. It also contains mallow extract, which is soothing and moisturizing, and panthenol, an excellent moisturizing agent that also stimulates epithelialization, aiding in wound healing.
A bonus dose of good vibes? Spray Ultra Revitalising Elixir generously, and let its high concentration of hydrating and antioxidant active ingredients deeply nourish and moisturize the skin to restore its genuine glow.