The last weeks of the year the agenda is an impossible mix of appointments, events and pending issues waiting for the crossed-out dream that indicates that we can finally turn the page. Close the balance of the year. Check. Deliver that pending issue. Check. Schedule vacation shifts. Check. Organize if we are going to spend a few days outside. Check. Organize the Christmas menu. Check. Think and buy gifts. Double check.
Between one thing and another, it's easy to get caught up in the typical reunion parties, the ones where you meet everyone with more or less enthusiasm, with a look of exhaustion, stress through the roof (cholesterol will rise later) and hair with the threat of having several bad days in a row. There is no longer time for good resolutions and long-term planning, but luckily there are shortcuts and cabin treatments that make the Christmas facial and hair MOT a real highway.
“Changing your care routine before a special appointment is not a good idea because the skin can react and changes such as pimples, redness or dryness appear,” says Silvia Oliete, head of the Blauceldona centers. She is also not in favor of using products such as flash ampoules or illuminating masks for the first time on the same day of an event: “It is best to use it for at least a couple of weeks, to see if it goes well and avoid unforeseen events or unwanted reactions,” she advises.
Objective: reduce expression lines, restore volumes and redefine the facial oval in mature skin. Sapphire, an antioxidant and detox, forms a protective shield and combines with biomimetic peptides, black rose and white truffle to achieve a radiant appearance. To enhance the cosmetic action, Capacitive Diathermy is applied, a tool that, with the emission of currents of electromagnetic energy, helps the penetration of active ingredients. Oxigen Sapphire, 90 minutes, 155 euros. Oxigenbellesa.com
In 30 minutes. For those who have very little time, Patricia Cuenca, technical director of Oxígen, recommends a revitalizing peel that can be done the day before the commitment and leaves the skin rejuvenated and juicy. 135 euros.
Shock waves, in their different facets, have earned a good reputation both in injury rehabilitation and in loss of body volume. They are now incorporated into a facial ritual to boost collagen and elastin production and improve skin texture. First, the well-aging BeautyGen Diamond treatment nourishes it with snow algae, peptides – the ingredient that creams and treatments without fail ask for from the Kings – marine saccharides and wild rose oil.
Next, Storz Medical ultrawave technology, with precise and focused waves that act as a cellular alarm clock, enhances its benefits. BeautyGen Diamond Ultrawaves. In Maria Padilla centers (mariapadilla.es). 60 minutes, 175 euros.
The cosmeceutical treatment “New Facial Skin by Nescens” arrives at the TBC Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid. It promotes tissue renewal, rejuvenates the skin and achieves the flash effect so sought after before parties. It stands out for the brand's exclusive massage and its multimask, which applies specific masks to the face, eye area and the delicate lip area. 90 minutes, 400 euros. thebeautyconcept.com
Experts agree that for both botulinum toxin treatments and fillers, the ideal is to leave a margin of 3-4 weeks to avoid any possible bruising or swelling. Yes, there is time for other aesthetic medicine resources. “Until the week before Christmas, you can resort to non-invasive treatments such as Emface, medical radiofrequency or deep medical-aesthetic hygiene such as Hydrafacial so that our skin looks brighter and juicier,” says Dr. Dagné Pupo, who consults at the eponymous clinic in Palma and Madrid. (Pulcher.es)
Bags and dark circles are synonymous with a bad night. “For dark circles the only alternative for the same day is makeup. Instead of trying to cover them with a thick layer of concealer or foundation, it is better to use a salmon-colored pre-concealer to help counteract their violet tone. Thus, less product will be needed later and the result will be more natural and flattering,” advises Patricia Cuenca, from Oxígen.
For the bags, he proposes a draining massage: “With your index finger, make a few pulsations on the bag, from the outermost area of the eye towards the tear duct, simulating the undulation of the waves of the sea. Repeat five times under each eye,” he explains. Another option is to do the massage with a cold spoon if there are no problems with rosacea or reactive or sensitive skin: “The cold helps decongest but it is important that the refrigerated object does not stop on the skin and that the massage does not last more than two minutes,” warns the expert.
“If you have to get the color done, it is best to go 5 or 7 days before to avoid last-minute rush and make sure it is impeccable,” says Carme Poveda, stylist at Alberto Cerdán Space. As a complement to the color, he recommends Origin, from Gossyp Hair, a vegan treatment that controls frizz and multiplies shine. Detoxifying and repairing, it includes essential oils and rebuilds 100% of the sulfur bridges naturally, providing deep nutrition and hydration. “It can be done at any time, even on the day of the celebration, and the results last a month,” says the stylist. Origin. From 80 euros. In Alberto Cerdán Space. Alurabeauty.com
Hair spas make their way as an experience and concept, analyzing, exfoliating, soothing and pampering the scalp, which we sometimes forget is also skin. Then, the challenge is to control the hair to show off shine and well-groomed hair. And here the help of technology is welcome. Kemon relies on the Spa Mist ritual for the pre-Christmas tune-up. What does it consist of? It is a device with an ultrasonic transducer that, when heated, generates nanoparticles in the form of mist to open the cuticle and facilitate the penetration of the active ingredients in hair products. Recovers damaged, sensitized and dull hair. In salons throughout Spain. 60 euros. Kemon.es
Wrapping your hair in a fabric scrunchie or socks before going to sleep helps you wake up with very natural waves that don't need straighteners or curlers. Tik Tok is full of tutorials that even some hairdressers share. Search the hashtag
