How to look after your body post-holiday
There’s nothing quite like a holiday, am I right? The anticipation in the lead-up, the excitement of discovering a new destination, and the satisfaction of knowing how jealous all your friends and workmates will be – it’s all pretty fab! On the flip side though is the post-holiday comedown. I’ve just arrived back from a month in Europe and while it was an amazing trip, my skin, hair and body are paying for it! From loads of time in the sun to endless swims in saltwater and very little in the way of exercise, my holiday has well and truly caught up with me. Luckily, I’ve got some beauty know-how up my sleeve to get it all back on track. Here’s my guide to a post-holiday body overhaul…
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Hair
It would have been a great idea to use a hair treatment to refresh and restore my locks while I was away but alas, I didn’t have the foresight! Whether you’ve just returned from a tropical getaway or a trip to the slopes, the changes in climate can wreak havoc on your hair. Plus, it’s likely you didn’t wash it as often as usual or use your regular arsenal of products while on holiday. First things first, use a super hydrating treatment to deliver all the moisture and goodness back into your locks. For the weeks after your trip, apply a nourishing oil after each wash to ensure your tendrils remain in tiptop shape!
We love: A’kin by Al’chemy Ginkgo & Jojoba Intense Moisture Masque, Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, Lady Jayne TanglePro, Natura Siberica Oblepikha Oil Complex For Damaged Hair
Skin
Changing from one climate to another can also have an adverse effect on your skin. While I was away, I used a Dermalogica Skin Kit which was super convenient and helped to keep my skin in check. However, if you neglected your usual skin care regimen on your trip, it’s likely your skin is looking dull, dry and in need of a little TLC. Luckily, it’s nothing a face mask can’t fix. I recommend a detoxifying mask to get rid of any unwanted build-up followed by a hydrating mask to reinvigorate your complexion.
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Try these: 7th Heaven Green Tea Peel-Off Masque, Swisspers Cucumber Facial Cleansing Wipes, Swisse Manuka Honey Detoxifying Facial Mask, Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST Mask
Body
No matter where you went on your trip, it’s likely that the weather, daily activities and other factors (like sleeping in different beds and sheets and spending hours on planes) have caused some unwanted changes in the skin on your body. I’m much more tanned than I was before my holiday but my skin is also a whole lot drier and flakier! I’ve been piling on the moisturiser and making sure I exfoliate at least once a week to get rid of those dead, flaky skin cells while keeping my holiday glow looking fresh. Here are a few of my favourites for getting the job done:
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Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser Advanced Strength, Manicare Exfoliating Gloves, Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub, NIVEA Body Rich Nourishing Body Moisturiser
Feet
I don’t know about you but my feet need weekly TLC in my daily life, let alone when I’ve been gallivanting overseas. On top of the regular stresses your feet go through, a different climate, a heap of walking and most likely less care than usual – and they’re in pretty dire straits upon your return. You can head to the nail salon and get a professional pedicure to bring them back to life, or you can DIY from the comfort of your own home. If you pick the latter, here are a few tools you need in your kit:
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Manicare Pedicure File - Stainless Steel, Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File, Milky Foot Active, QV Skincare QV Feet Heel Balm
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47 Member Comments
Holidays are lovely and peaceful for mind but talking about our skin it doesn't react the same way. Due to change in surrounding (depending on place you go) your skin can react differently. Recent visit to UK lead pimples on my face due to change of water. Hence one should carry medicines with the products.
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Yes always, load up mask treatment on hair!
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I'm about to invest in the Milky Foot product, and the green tea facial product sounds amazing too - 7th heaven indeed!
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I cant go more thana few days without exfoliating
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Great article. some good tips here
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I love the feeling of getting back into my own bed after being away. That's a bit of beauty treatment in itself really!
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Been away for 2 weeks,....and definitely needed the whole overhaul! Wow how much things can change in just 2 weeks =/
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I just got back from 6 weeks in Europe and The USA, and even though I did a ton of walking I somehow picked up 5kg. I also found that I always feel a little sad and lonely after a holdiay with my daughters, who live so far away. A little bit of self-care might help that! I did use those swisspers wipes while travelling and they were awesome.. My skin has been very dry since I got back and while I have been using moisturizer I have not been exfoliating - thanks for the reminder.
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i tend to just use cleanser sunscreen and gradual lotion on holidays. .. i love that. ..but when i get back i need tlc!!
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Such a good read, Moroccan oil is the best
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Treat your body as if you are going on a holiday every day. You and your skin will thank you for it.
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I've just returned from the US, and my feet definitely needed some TLC after all the walking and blisters!
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My feet really suffer on holiday - I make them work hard! Milky foot is a good post-holiday treat.
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I have not been on a holiday in ages. When I go on holidays I come back refreshed.
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I just came back from 2 months in Europe and whilst there, the skin on my feet completely peeled off. At the beach it would get really dry and hard but it was peeling before the beach days started. I go every year and this has never happened before. Here at home it's never happened quite like this in Summer. Now that I'm back, the skin is fine. Seriously weird.
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I dont feel I need anything extra after a holiday because my skin just glows!!!
And i really need another holiday!
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I try to take minis of my important products away with me! Or put them into travel bottles- but I don't like that as much because I never use as much as I think!
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Oh, the whole month in Europe! Amazing holiday for sure ! It is my fave travel destination in the world ^^
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Oh, can not wait to get the Natura Siberica Oblepikha Oil Complex For Damaged Hair from the Beautorium event...ah my hair needs it
Holidays or not, my situation is always the same
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I grab every beauty sample that I have and put it in my beauty case ( which I can hardly close by the time I put everything in there). I find it so relaxing to hotel spa every night and sometimes we all join in and the kids love it.
I always jag a nail when I am away and I found Quick Fix purse pack nail files by Annabel Trends at my chemist. 12 mini files that are disposable and they take up next to no room. Love them!
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I pack and take with me smaller size products for my hair, skin and body, and it does help me avoid these issues
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I like to take a few pampering products with me when I go on holiday - because I have more time to do that kind of thing whilst away.
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I always need a bit of beauty overhaul after a holiday, I think its because I am so busy outdoors - getting a bit of sun etc means my skin and hair ends up dehydrated.
I love the spray moisturizer for holidays - its so quick and easy to use.
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I always feel and look incredible After holidays I try to keep it up try.,
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