Radiant for the Holidays: 4 Expert Tips to Make Your Skin Glow

As the Christmas party season approaches, it’s the perfect time to give your readers the ultimate  guide to radiant, party-season skin. Dr Sonal Chavda-Sitaram, founder of skincare brand Complete by Dr SCS, is on a mission to give skin a radiant, healthy glow, from your first festive selfie straight into the new year.

Below you’ll find Dr Sonal’s expert tips on how to perfect your glow ahead of the festive season and details on Complete by Dr SCS’s NEW hero systems:

1. Keep It Simple
“The biggest mistake I see is people overhauling their skincare right before an event,” says Dr Sonal. “Stick to gentle cleansing, a stable Vitamin C such as the Complete by Dr SCS Radiance Serum (from £31.45, completebydrscs.com), a light moisturiser and SPF 30–50. In the evening, repeat without SPF. Stability and simplicity are your best glow weapons.”

2. Eat for Glow
“What you eat becomes your skin,” explains Dr Sonal. “Focus on protein, colourful vegetables and healthy fats like salmon, avocado, berries, olive oil and leafy greens. This is why our systems include targeted nutritional supplements, to ensure your skin gets exactly what it needs to build collagen, fight inflammation, and radiate from within. Cut back on alcohol and heavily processed foods for a few days and your skin will thank you.”

3. Hydrate and Move
“Hydration is one of the most overlooked aspects of skin health,” says Dr Sonal. “Recent research shows that adequate water intake around two litres daily significantly improves skin barrier function. But here’s what most people miss: your skin needs the right ingredients to actually capture and retain that hydration.”. Add some gentle movement such as walking, yoga or stretching to boost circulation and deliver nutrients to your skin. Water, movement and oxygen are the ultimate glow trio.”

4. Rest and Reset
“Sleep is your skin’s built-in repair tool,” she adds. “During deep sleep, your body repairs collagen and elastin, and this is when the internal supplements in our systems work their magic, supporting these natural repair processes from within. Aim for seven to eight hours a night, switch off screens an hour before bed and finish your routine with a light facial massage. You can’t fake a rested glow.”

Complete by Dr SCS’s NEW hero systems

• Radiance (RRP: £95.04 Available at completebydrscs.com): brightens, evens tone and boosts glow with advanced vegan collagen and antioxidant power
• Protect (RRP: £58.32 Available at completebydrscs.com): restores firmness, smooths fine lines and shields skin from future signs of ageing
• Clarify (RRP: £58.32 Available at completebydrscs.com): balances and clears, targeting blemishes while promoting a healthy, luminous complexion

These dual-action systems support your skin both topically and from within. Unlike traditional skincare, Complete uses an inside-out approach to really target the skin and provide visible, lasting results.

With these systems in your corner, getting party-ready skin has never been easier. Dr Sonal has four simple, foolproof tips to make your readers’ skin shine..

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